Scott Pepe edged out Richard Haines in a thrilling 3-2 victory, seizing the top spot in the Haslemere Squash League with 4 points from their opening match. Despite the loss, Haines remains a strong contender in second place with 3 points. With three matches left for both players, the battle for the division lead is wide open, promising an intense race as Haines seeks to overturn his narrow head-to-head deficit against Pepe.