Cospicua Rangers A and Qormi Pinto A played out a thrilling 10-10 draw in the headline match of the week as the seventh round of the National Blackball Championship took place. It was a balanced encounter, with both teams pushing hard for victory, but ultimately settling for a point each.

Elsewhere in the National League, Hamrun 147 A secured an 11-6 win over Mriehel Billiard House to move above them in the standings.

Regional League Section A saw leaders Qormi Pinto B record an 11-6 victory against Hamrun 147 C. Zebbug St Joseph A claimed a comfortable 11-1 win over Domus Kids Zejtun A, while Valletta Fossa Boys picked up their second win of the season with an 11-7 triumph over San Gwann Tiki Taka Boys.

In Regional League Section B, Hamrun 147 B remain top after defeating Birkirkara Youngsters 11-3. Selmun Sports Club A and San Gwann Tiki Taka Spartans also notched wins, beating Siggiewi MonteKristo A (11-8) and PL Balzan A (11-4) respectively.

In the Community League Section A, Cospicua Rangers B and PL Floriana continue to occupy the top two positions. The Bormliżi triumphed 11-3 over the Floriana side to take the lead. Hamrun 1889 Bar and Mriehel Billiard House B drew 10-10, while Zebbug St Joseph B and Selmun Sports Club C earned vital wins against Birzebbuga St Peter’s B (11-4) and Siggiewi MonteKristo C (11-7) respectively.

Finally, in Community League Section B, Hamrun 147 D maintained their perfect record, winning all nine games played so far. Their nearest rivals, Birkirkara Bocci, kept pace with an 11-4 win over Siggiewi MonteKristo. Qormi Anici and Selmun Sports Club B played out a 10-10 draw, while Birzebbuga St Peter’s A defeated Zebbug St Joseph C 11-9. San Gwann Tiki Taka Buddies collected three points with an 11-7 victory over PL Balzan B.

Standings – National League
Cospicua Rangers A 14, Qormi Pinto A 13, Hamrun 147 A 7, Mriehel Billiard House A 6

Regional League – Section A
Qormi Pinto B 13, Hamrun 147 C 12, San Gwann Tiki Taka Boys 7, Zebbug St Joseph A 6, Valletta Fossa Boys 6, Domus Kids Zejtun A 0

Regional League – Section B
Hamrun 147 B 15, Birkirkara Youngsters 12, San Gwann Tiki Taka Spartans 9, Selmun Sports Club A 4, Siggiewi MonteKristo A 3, PL Balzan A 1

Community League – Section A
Cospicua Rangers B 24, PL Floriana 22, Hamrun 1889 Bar 17, Birkirkara Juve 15, Birzebbuga St Peter’s B 13, Zebbug St Joseph B 11, Selmun Sports Club C 10, Mriehel Billiard House B 7, Siggiewi MonteKristo C 6

Community League – Section B
Hamrun 147 D 27, Birkirkara Bocci 21, Siggiewi MonteKristo B 18, San Gwann Tiki Taka Buddies 18, Selmun Sports Club B 16, Qormi Anici 13, Birzebbuga St Peter’s A 12, Zebbug St Joseph C 4, PL Balzan B 1