Brian Shears secured a valuable 3-point win by walkover against Gavin Hodkinson in this Box League Division 1 fixture, reinforcing his strong second-place standing with 20 points from five matches. Despite not playing, Gavin remains fifth with 4 points and one match left, keeping a slim chance to improve his position. Both players have shown competitive spirit this season, and Brian’s consistent performance continues to highlight his strong league campaign.