ALVANLEY'S second string chalked up a comfortable win at Mere.

Star performers with the bat were Andy Senior (82) and Ian Charles (32), then Mark Leadbetter took five wickets and Javed Qasar four to seal the win.

CHRISTLETON seconds extended their unbeaten run to 13 games with victory at Mobberley.

The visitors set 252-5dec, Andy Heyland (95) and Richard Morgan-Jones (83) top-scoring as Chris Brookes hit 27.

Mobberley were all out for 157 (Brian Wareing 3-19, Steve Jackson 2-26, Jimmy Dathan 3-41).

Christleton's third team lost to Elworth after setting 204-9 (Norman Goodwin 50).

Elworth hit 210-5 (Willy Lamb 2-45). CHESTER BOUGHTON HALL seconds drew with visitors Brooklands, who posted 236-8dec (Mark Johnson 2-62, Paul Cluderay 3-81). Chester made it to 182-8 (Callum Rigby 38).

Chester BH's thirds won away at Cheadle Hulme, who were dismissed for only 97 (Doug Ramsay 5-16, including a hat-trick).

Glen Coppack (32no) sealed a five-wicket win for Chester.

TATTENHALL seconds scored a 25-point win at Stockport.

A fantastic 50 from 15-year-old Sam Green and a hard-hitting 80 from Ian Richards contributed to a total of 217-4.

Bob Knight and Keith Owen took three wickets apiece as the home side were bowled out well short of their target.

Tattenhall thirds also won, restricting Alsager to 172 from 45 overs. The chase was never in doubt after Martin O'Neill smashed 75 and young Rob Pearson (41).