ACOMB'S Heath Scaife (15), Lee Brundrett (18) and Keith Turner (21) helped their team maintain top spot in division one of The John Smith's Men's Darts League with an 8-3 win over Shepherds.

Volunteer Arms scraped a 7-4 win over Rose thanks to Paul Dixon (17) while Paul Botterill and Paul Cooper included 180s.

Crescent ace Kel Frankel (19) played well in his side's 9-2 win over Sun.

The best performance in division two came from Gordon Foster (180 for 16) and he was well supported by Pete Hearfield (21) in Flag's 7-4 victory over Dringhouses.

Holgate's best player in their 8-3 win over Slip Inn was Mark Brookes (18).

The finals and presentation night will be held next Friday, September 1, at Holgate WMC, 7.30pm.