JAMES Dean fired a treble with a cause against Lache Athletic in Section A.

His hat-trick resulted in a 3-0 win for home side FC Blacon.

Lock Vault edged a free-scoring game 5-4 against visiting Tarvin Rex. Doubles from John Gamon-Jones and Martin Williams plus a Colin Stevenson goal earned Vaults the points.

A Gary Ellams goal offered no salvation for St Theresa's as they fell 4-1 at home to Dee Miller.

Vicars Cross lost at home 6-1 to Castrol Swan, while Bouverie Orient's game against Boughton was postponed.

Royal Oak were the pick of a goal-rich Section B as they beat hosts St Werburgh's 9-3. Kevin Lloyd, Luke Griffiths and Ryan Lloyd scored for Saints.

Waverton were not far behind with a 7-0 thrashing of Bulls Head. John Farrell hit the net four times, with Mario Hinkson, Tim Speed and Danny Wynne also on targ et.

Paul Hulmes (3) and Rod Baker (2) sealed Bear's Paw's 5-3 win at home to Upton YC.

Corner Pin also registered five in their 5-1 victory over Highfield. Lee Woodworth kicked things off with a penalty before Gaz Holmes added a hat-trick and Luke Newhall registered the fifth.

Saltney Ferry came back from 3-2 down to beat visitors The Oak 4-3. James Thompson (2) and Jordan Smith gave Oak the lead, but Ferry won with goals from Ryan Butcher (2) and Warren Kelly (2).

Greyhound and Red Lion played out a draw after both sides held the lead in the match. Lee Howell put away side Greyhound in front only for Greig Dudley to bag a brace and swing the lead back to Lion. But Mike Bryant had the last word as it ended 2-2.

MBNA deposited three goals and withdrew the points when they travelled to Custom House. Dale Harris scored for the hosts but Ben Carrigan's hat-trick proved decisive.

Ring O'Bells were chiming after Andy Austin and Andy Lightfoot each scored twice in their 4-1 home win over Grosvenor Celtic.

Tattenhall went to Inter Barrow and won 2-0.