Hunstanton’s search for a first victory in Division Three continued as they suffered a 6-1 defeat against Lynnsport B on Saturday.

The newly-promoted side found the going tough against their hosts, who made home advantage count to secure a 74-51 aggregate success.

Lynnsport made a flying start, with Frank Howard’s rink racing into a commanding 14-0 lead after seven ends before eventually running out 22-9 winners, despite Hunstanton picking up seven shots over the final three ends.

The home side’s biggest victory came courtesy of Stu Peters, Martin Rippengill, Paul Gilbert and Richard Frowhawk, who combined for an emphatic 28-10 win.

There was a much tighter contest elsewhere, with Mick King’s rink edging Graham Keeley’s 15-14 in a match that went down to the wire.

Hunstanton’s consolation point came through Kevin Johnson’s rink, which led throughout to claim an impressive 18-9 victory.

Elsewhere in Division Three, Gallow B maintained their unbeaten record with a 6-1 (81-63) victory away at Acle C.

The result keeps Gallow firmly in second place, just 1.5 points behind leaders Lowestoft Rail A.

Gallow C also enjoyed a successful weekend in Division Four, recording a convincing 6-1 (88-50) home victory over Roundwood B.

The standout performance came from J Sterling, D Chapman, S Jones and N Mears, who produced an excellent 31-8 win to help secure the points.

Attention now turns to a potentially decisive Division Three clash between Gallow B and Lowestoft Rail A, with the division’s two unbeaten teams set to meet.

With just 1.5 points separating the sides, Gallow have the opportunity to leapfrog their rivals and move to the top of the table.

Hunstanton, meanwhile, will hope to make home advantage count when they welcome fellow strugglers Diss B, who are also searching for their first victory and sit just one point above them.

Lynnsport B face a lengthy trip to Beccles B, while Gallow C will travel to Lowestoft Rail B in Division Four.