Norwich has taken a demanding 3-games-to-1 lead in the second round of the Niagara Jr. C West Division playoffs. The Merchants beat the Mounties 7-4 Sunday night in Paris and could wrap up the series at home Wednesday. New Hamburg is leading their series against Simcoe 3-games-to-1 as well after a 4-3 overtime victory Sunday night. Game five is Tuesday night in New Hamburg.