NIGHTMARES have gained their first honours of the season as they defeated Eight Belles by thirteen pins in a tightly fought Burnham, Highbridge & District Ladies’ Skittles League 2nd Chance Shield final.

Country Girls added their second title of the season, the Knock-out Cup to the runners up title in Division 1, winning by 13 over Crown Jewels.

The season comes to a close next Thursday at the Red Cow where the division winners will fight it out for the Champion of Champions Cup.

Taking part will be Eight Belles, Bristols and Victoria Vixens.

Results: KO Cup Final (at Bristol Bridge) – Country Girls 428, Crown Jewels 415 (Carolyn Moody 64) @ Bristol Bridge Inn; 2nd Chance Shield Final (at Watchfield Inn) – Eight Belles 396, Nightmares 409 (Sally O’Regan 63).