FAMILY pride was at stake when Burgoynnes hit the Horse & Groom for six in Division Three.

It was a case of "anything you can do..." when brothers David and Michael Nicholson both recorded hat-tricks in the 6-2 win over the Groom who replied through Kevin Hoggard and John O'Neill.

Ball Alley were another team of six-hitters when they entertained the Scotch Arms.

Aaron Robinson also enjoyed a hat-trick in the 6-1 win. He was joined on the score sheet by Andrew Potter, Martrin Pritchard and Michael Finlow with Kerson Howe replying with the Scotch Arms consolation goal.

Hat & Feather did even better when winning 7-2 at Medomsley Miners with seven different scorers while the Duke of Wellington were 4-0 victors over Hamsteels. Even goalkeeper Andrew Sheekey got in on the scoring act along with Dean Elder and two-goal Mark Armstrong.

In the only Second Division match to be played, Chris Hamilton and Keith Morris goals steered Shaftoes to a 2-1 win at Smiths Arms who replied through Alan Robinson.

After successive defeats, Lintz Cricket Club enjoyed a timely return to form when they beat Witton Gilbert WMC to reach the semi-final of the Consett Charity Cup.

Gary Christie hit a hat-trick in the 5-2 win along with Mark Benson and Phil Watson with Richard Eland and Chris Lind replying.

Auckland Charity Cup

Semi-final: Shildon Railway v Tindale Crescent; Brandon Prince Bishop v Willington WMC or West Auckland Queens Head. Matches to be played on March 6.

South Durham Bowl

Semi-final: Killinghall Arms v Bishop Rugby Club; Brandon Prince Bishop or West Auckland Queens Head v Shildon Railway or Heighington. Matches to be played on March 13.