JIM DERBY claimed the Rastrick Classic title in front of more than 250 spectators at Rastrick BC.
Derby, of Radcliffe, eventually beat Nigel Roper (Pudsey Littlemoor) 21-18 in the final.
On his way to the final he beat Mark Atkinson (Crosland Moor) 21-16, Matt Gilmore (Merseyside) 21-18 and Lee Heaton (St Josephs, Chorley) 21-15.
There were some fantastic performances by both Derby and Roper, with the former seeing out all his close games with some excellent striking at the right time.
Highest break went to Lee Heaton with a run of 12.
The hospitality and bowling complemented each other superbly. The ladies section served hot and cold food throughout while the bar staff were also kept extremely busy.
Round One – Mark Atkinson (Crosland Moor) 16 Jim Derby (Radcliffe) 21, Mark Regan (Brighouse) 10 Matt Gilmore (Merseyside) 21, Lee Heaton (St Joseph’s) 21 Marcus Hill (Penistone) 14, Neil Dolan (Warrington) 16 Jack Dyson (Netherton Con) 21, Nigel Roper (Pudsey Littlemoor) 21 Martin Griffiths (Elland WMC ) 19, Dave Fisher (Denby Grange) 18 Mark Hughes (Crossgates) 21, Dave Hallam (Sheffield) 21 Darren Griffiths (Chadderton) 14, Ashley Daykin (Netherton Con) 13 Graham Hickey (Lower Hopton) 21.
Quarter-finals – Derby 21 Gilmore 18, Heaton 21 Dyson 12, Roper 21 Hughes 1, Hallam 16 Hickey 21.
Semi-finals – Derby 21 Heaton 15, Roper 21 Hickey 11.
Final – Derby 21 Roper 18.
