THE ladies' Late Division in the Bridgwater and District Six-a-Side Summer Skittles League began with a tremendous contest between champions Wicket Ladies and ex-winners Gobby's Lot at the Swan, North Petherton.

Wicket Ladies were one-pin winners as home team boss Jane Foster, topped the alley with 50. Her team-mate, Avril Frost, hit 52, but there were three home players with scores of 38 or less, whereas five of the six visitors scored between 42 and 49.

See this week's Mercury for full page of skittles results and reports.