BLOSSOM Way OB and Springfield Ibwest's top-of-the-table clash in Division One of the John Pettit Grimsby and District Cricket League ended in a disappointing draw thanks to the wet weather.

Week 10 of the league saw monsoon season arrive in North East Lincs with many of the Tuesday and Wednesday night games affected by the stormy weather.

And the biggest disappointment of the week was at Blossom Way, where proceedings were abandoned at the halfway point with no positive outcome.

In a game that will have a huge bearing on the destination of the champions trophy, the point a-piece suits Springfield.

Although they are a point behind leaders BWOB, they have a game in hand and they are now in charge of their own destiny.

Before the abandonment, Springfield had made a below par 66 for seven from 16 overs with Hollamby top scoring with 22 runs and Garry Tillison returning figures of 4-1-9-3, which included a triple wicket maiden.

BWOB were keen to make the most of their strong position but Springfield considered the conditions to have deteriorated too far and the match was abandoned.

Waltham Millers v Holton le Clay Exiles was also a victim of the weather.

In division two, a couple of games survived including the game between big-hitting sides Phoenix and Willy's on the small hospital pitch which always looked likely to provide an avalanche of runs.

So it proved as Willys scored 189 for two from only 16 overs but were unable to defend their huge total.

Wragg, Cowlam and Butterfield all made good contributions for Willy's. Jaffri trumped them all though with 110 not out, including 10 maximums as Phoenix secured a nine-wicket win.

The other winner over the elements was at Healing where Wilkin Chapman BWT entertained One Medical 1.

The visitors chose to bat but were soon in trouble as three wickets fell in the first four overs.

Chris Laister produced a particularly impressive spell of 5-0-14-2 and was well backed up in the field with Dave Laister bagging a couple of catches at short mid on.

Number six M Thompson wrestled the initiative back with 45 before becoming one of Eddie Carlton's three victims, and One Medical closed on 109 for eight.

With both teams anxious for a result, the game continued through persistent rain. Carlton then continued his fabulous form of late. He dominated the bowlers and carried his bat for a match winning 77no.

No other batsman managed (or indeed needed) to reach double figures but the great support provided by Ottley (nine) and James (nine) is not reflected by the numbers in the scorebook.

BWT reached their target with three balls and six wickets in hand.

In division three, Punjab Lions lost their 100 per cent record – but only thanks to the weather. They had reduced Rovers to 50 for five after 13 overs when the rains came and so the points were shared.

The one game that was completed was at Barretts where Bradley OB overcame HLC Badgers. Bradley batted first and set a respectable total of 94 for three from 16 overs.

Howard (two for 13) dismissed both openers but Pearson (49) held the innings together before falling one short of his half century.

Hewson (34) and Clark (18) gave the Badgers a solid start but the introduction of change bowlers Clarke (two for 21) and Donoghue (three for 19) saw wickets start to tumble and the Badgers closed eight runs short on 86 for six.

Westlands' experienced bowling attack showed their prowess to gain a 22-run victory over North Thoresby in division four.

Westlands reached 78 for seven after their 16 overs thanks to the top-three of Powell (23), Ken Meech (13) and M Keal (11). The home side lost their way when Thoresby's change bowlers came on and Chris Padley (4-0-19-3) and Andy Webster (4-0-23-4) began to take wickets at regular intervals.

Mick Osbourne bowled a frugal opening spell of 4-1-6-1, while fellow Westlands opening bowler Powell took two for 23 from four overs. Thoresby lost their top-scorers Shreeve (21) and Bedlow (15) to Meech (4-1-5-3) and Pete Manarin (4-0-21-3) respectively, and were held to 56 for nine after 16 overs.

The Tuesday night game between Tetney and Novartis 1sts was rained off after 13 overs, with Tetney on 92 for two, Dean Jacklin and Ant George unbeaten on 42 and 33 respectively.

Dan Tolson scored his maiden midweek century, becoming the first Clee Vagabond player to achieve the milestone when his side defeated division five rivals Norfolk Line by 87 runs.

Tolson was well supported by Mick Axcell (15) and Paul Coultas (26 not out) as the Vagabonds closed on 154 for one. Tolson reached his ton with his second six and his unbeaten 103 also included 13 fours.

Robert Brice (5-0-27-2) dismissed Norfolk Line's openers Steve Griffiths (15) and N Arundel (14), while Phil Rogers (5-0-12-1) and Simon Taylor (5-1-13-2) enforced the home side's superiority.

Mike Harness (4.2-1-15-3) removed Cranston for 15 as Norfolk Line were limited to 67 for eight.

Post Office Milan 2nds claimed the division six championship when they defeated Crows Nest 2nds by eight wickets.

Good bowling throughout held Crows Nest to 61 for eight off 16 overs. The Posties' new-ball duo of Chris Sylvester (4-0-20-2) and Andy Currie (4-1-10-2) put the pressure on with early wickets.

The only batsman to break free from their stranglehold was Dave Winslow, who made 34 before he was stumped by Wayne Hanson – one of four victims for the keeper – off skipper Ian Bontoft (4-0-18-3).

Glyn Benbow (27) and Nathan Stannard (nine) gave the Posties a solid start before Nev Stone (17 not out) saw his side home in the 13th over.

The two team's battling for the runners-up spot met at the hospital ground where Phoenix 2nds played host to One Medical 2nds.

Tim Tait was again in splendid form, scoring 60 for the home side. Phoenix lost openers Kev Harris (13) and Gareth Cook (12) to King (5-0-24-2), while Tim Gillott added 14 as Phoenix posted a 20-over total of 140 for seven, with Hawkins chipping in with two for 22 off three overs.

After losing three early wickets, to Andy Dulieu (5-0-24-3), One Medical enjoyed a 40-run partnership between Moore (31) and Hawkins (31) before a good catch by David Pears ended it.

Gillott (5-0-2-9-3) dismissed King (13), Offiler (18) and Chris Horsfall (10), and with Craig Dickson (4.2-0-24-2) taking the final wicket with the One Medical score on 115, Phoenix won by 25 runs.

In division seven, Clee Academy defeated leaders 3Q and Whitgift beat Huntsman Hotspurs.