BEN Jordan, of Dilligaf, has hit the first 180 of the season in the Wellington Summer Darts League.

But despite three merit scores, Jordan finished on the losing side as Dilligaf lost 5-4 to Team Squirrel. Paul Baker, Ricky Baker and Caroline Ridgeway were all in good form for the winners.

Arrows, of The Vic, are the early leaders of the division - by three points - after winning 8-1 against Dartists with Shane House (123 and 140) and Steve Jacks (140) hitting merit scores.

Seven teams are competing in the division which got underway on Wednesday, May 8 and continues until the end of August.

Results on the opening night: Arrows 8, Dartists 1; Team Squirrel 5, Dilligaf 4; Football Club 4, Double Vision 5.

Merit scores: Shane House (Arrows) 123, 140; Chris Porter (Football Club) 117, 177; Polly (Football Club) 121; Ben Jordan (Dilligaf) 140, 125, 189; Steve Jacks (Arrows) 140; Paul Baker (Team Squirrel) 120, 120; Ricky Baker (Team Squirrel) 140; Caroline Ridgeway (Team Squirrel) 140; Angus (Football Club) 126, 140); Macca Campbell (Dartists) 140, 121, 120 away; Mark Bowen (Dartists) 140, 120; Leah (Double Vision) 120; Lee Baker (Team Squirrel) 135.