TATTON bowed out of the Knutsford and District League’s Team Knockout after losing to lower-ranked opponents in the last 16.

They fell short by 36 points on aggregate against Division Two promotion hopefuls Wilmslow RBL.

Mobberley B did not need the benefit of a 20-point handicap head-start to beat top-flight rivals Wilmslow Cons A, while Mobberley D complete the quarter-finals line up following a convincing success at Shaw Heath’s expense.

Steve Flinders’ run of 47 was a highlight for champions Mobberley A during a whitewash of back-markers Brook Street B in Division One on Thursday.

Morley A hang on to second spot after edging Wilmslow Cons A, while Tatton’s head-to-head with Mere B was a similarly close encounter.

Elsewhere, Mobberley B hammered Brook Street A.

Morley B continue to lead the way in Division Two following a comfortable success at Mobberley E, leaving closest rivals Wilmslow RBL seven points adrift.

They won 5-2 at Mere A.

Wilmslow Cons B squeezed past Mere C on aggregate, while Mobberley D surprised Mobberley C to win for only the second time this term.

Results

Team Knockout

Last 16, Wednesday (handicap in brackets): Mobberley B (60) 358 Wilmslow Cons A (40) 272; Mobberley D (210) 521 Shaw Heath (160) 393; Wilmslow RBL (150) 403 Tatton (80) 367.

Week 10, Division One: Brook St A 1 Mobberley B 6; Mobberley A 7 Brook St B 0; Morley A 4 Wilmslow Cons A 3; Tatton 4 Mere B 3.

Division Two: Mere A 2 Wilmslow RBL 5; Mobberley D 5 Mobberley C 2; Mobberley E 1 Morley B 6; Wilmslow Cons B 4 Mere C 3.