ALAN Manuel was victorious in the inaugural Brian Wilkinson Memorial Trophy.

The King and Queen crack shot overhauled homester Dave Bennett on the Grange Sports Club green on Friday night, when the last eight played down to a winner.

Manuel ended the hopes of Rob Lawrenson 21-11 in the semi finals, while Matt Gidley fell 21-17 to Bennett.

Results:

Quarter finals: Dave Bennett 21 Ian porter 0, Matt Gatley 21 Danny Watson 14, Rob Lawrenson 21 Dave Penketh 16, Alan Manuel 21 Lee Johnstone 12.

Semi finals: Dave Bennett 21 Matt Gatley 17, Alan Manuel 21 Rob Lawrenson 8.

Final: Alan Manuel 21 Dave Bennett 11.

BOWLERS who have registered for the 2017-18 Bewsey Park Winter Bowling competition are reminded that the season starts this Sunday.

Players should sign in by 9.15am, with play set to get underway at 9.30am.

Application forms for season tickets are also available on the day.

WARRINGTON and District Seniors Bowls League results:

Section A: Bewsey A 96 Grange A 149, Eagle A 156 Grappenhall A 139, Monk Sports 145 Grange B 132, Tetley 146 Woolston A 133, Rylands A 146 Padgate 124.

Section B: Elphins A 161 Stockton Heath A 130, Grappenhall B 153 Richmonds 136, Rylands B 96 Crosfield A 172, CSC (OWM) 149 Eagle B 102.

Section C: Woolston B 118 Stockton Heath C 157, Crosfield B 173 Victoria A 110, St Albans 117 Bewsey B 152, Victoria B 146 St Elphins B 144.