Game number two in the Cosmo Darts Premier Division of the UKDA National League saw Lancashire hold on to their number one spot and increase their lead from five to twelve points as they added their latest victory, a 23-13 win away to Warwickshire to their account. As a result of their 20-16 defeat away to Hampshire, Cornwall lost their second place and drop to fourth with Glamorgan moving up four places to replace them after they beat Staffordshire 23-13. Hampshire’s win saw them go from fifth to third on forty points some fourteen off the top.
On the individual scene Dorset’s Ricky King had the top men’s ‘A’ average of 34.55 for his straight 4-0 win over Lincolnshire’s Shane Lowe while Lincolnshire’s Steve Giddings took the men’s ‘B’ award for his 32.87 average in a 4-1 win over James Green. In the ladies games Stacey Ellis (Essex) lifted her ‘A’ team’s trophy for her 3-0 win and 27.33 average over Sara Mortimer while Dorset’s Sarah Chick won the ladies ‘B’ award for her 23.10 average and 3-1 success against Dawn Armstrong.
In the Andy Wheeler Fisheries Championship Division a 20-16 win away to Hertfordshire keeps London top of the division and sees them extend their lead by two to five points. Northamptonshire lost 20-16 at Kent and drop one place to third with their hosts taking over from them in the number two spot on forty-five points, five more than Kent.
Match award winners for the Championship Division went to Northamptonshire’s Ricky Evans for the men’s ‘A’, his 4-1 win over David Saint giving him a 31.30 average. London took the Men’s ‘B’ and ladies A’ awards with Bhav Patel beating Luke Arber 4-2 with a 27.24 average and Felicia Blay winning 3-0 against Kirsty Bond to win the ladies ‘A’ award for her super 27.33 average. The ladies ‘B’ award went to Cheshire’s Andrea Davis who won 3-0 against West Midlands Kelly Doleman and averaged 20.88.
Its all-change at the top of the L-Style Division One with Gwynedd losing the top spot after going down 23-13 at Gwent, they drop to fifth place on thirty-six points some twelve short of new leaders Black Country who won their game at Suffolk 22-14. Gwent’s win made them the rounds biggest climbers as they leapt up from ninth to second on forty-two points just six behind Black Country and one ahead of third placed Somerset who won 19-17 at Tyne and Wear to see them move up four places in the table.
Top players for game number two in division one saw Suffolk scoop the men’s ‘B and ladies ‘A’ awards as Ashley Coleman with a 29.30 average and 3-2 win over Carl Sparrow won the men’s ‘B’ and Jo Locke with a magnificent 30.06 average defeated Amy-Leigh Tolley 3-0. The men’s ‘A’ award went to Berkshire’s Archie Self who had a 4-1 win over Leicestershire’s Ben Quenby and averaged 31.86 and for the ladies ‘B’ it was Abbie Brewster whose 3-0 success against Sharon Mitchell earned her the award together with her 18.56 average.
Division two has a new team in pole position after former leaders Surrey lost 20-16 away to Norfolk, they are replaced by newly promoted Salopian who won their away game against West of England 21-15 to put them on forty-seven points. Worcestershire were unable to hold on to second place as they drop to third in the table with forty-three points after being held to an 18-18 draw at Middlesex and taking over in the number two spot is Wiltshire who move up two places in the table following their 22-14 win at County Durham which takes their points tally to forty-four, three fewer than Salopian.
Both of the ‘A’ match awards went to Middlesex players, Cam Crabtree taking the men’s award for his 4-1 win and 30.30 average against Andy Pullen while for the ladies ‘A’ it was Vickie Kiely who defeated Zoe Jones 3-2 and averaged 21.94. Stephen Annan (County Durham) won the men’s ‘B’ award for his 3-0 win over Richard Smith and 29.47 average while Worcestershire’s Kim Jones was the ladies ‘B’ winner with a 20.59 average in her 3-0 win over Hayleigh Shaw
In division three Breconshire with a 20-16 win at Gloucestershire have extended their lead at the top of the division from two to five points. After game one Cumbria were second in the division but a 24-12 defeat at Wirral has seen them drop down to fifth on thirty-six points, thirteen behind Breconshire. Shropshire, who were third also lost, their 25-11 loss at Northumberland seeing them drop to seventh place with thirty-three points. Wirral’s win has taken them up into second place, their forty-four points five short of the leaders and just one more than Northumberland who have taken over at number three.
Top players on the day for division three were Ben Hazel who beat Pembrokeshire’s Steve Alker 4-0 and averaged 33.97 to win the men’s ‘A’ award, the men’s ‘B’ accolade going to Paul Richardson (Northumberland) who won 3-1 against Shropshire’s Andre Knox with a 29.91 average. For the ladies it was Cumbria’s Crissy Manley who topped the ladies ‘A’ charts with her 3-0 win over Wirral’s Pam Courts and 21.47 average, while a similar 3-0 win for Breconshire’s Natalie Evans over Gloucestershire’s Christine Marsh earned her the ladies ‘B’ award for her 20.59 average.
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Full Results:National League 2022-2023:Match No:2
Cosmo Darts Premier Division:-
Humberside have a bye
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Dorset 19 Lincolnshire 17:Dorset MA 6-6 Lincolnshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Robbie Martin 2 Nick Fullwell 4, Jordan Sharpe 4 Scott Boryszczuk 1, Tommy Morris 0 James Beeton 4, Steve Earley 2 Lloyd Pennell 4, Owen Emmett-Bowden 4 Thomas Atkinson 3, Mark Grimes 0 Kev Leadenham 4, Dale Masterman 3 Kev Clark 4, Rob Channing 4 Antony Allen 1, Ryan Gowans 1 Tom Martin 4, Dan Perry 4 Steve Giddings 2, Kevin Smith 4 Andy Houghton 2, Ricky King 4 Shane Lowe 0, Dorset MB 6-6 Lincolnshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Richard Perry 3 Jon Bywater 4, Liam Blakeley 4 Michael Machin 2, Carl Beattie 4 Danny Goddard 1, Matt Read 4 Martin Giddings 1, Nigel Lamb 4 Dean Coe 1, Matt Yarrow 2 Richard Hubbard 4, James Green 1 Steve Giddings 4, Matt Goodier 3 Glenn West 4, Richard Wright 4 Richard Selby 1, Richie Gomm 2 Scott Boryszczuk 4, Mark Porter 4 Darren Phillips 2, George Grant 1 Shane Passey 4, Dorset WA 3-3 Lincolnshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Macie Woodrow 1 Mandy Smith 3, Sam Kirton 3 Dawn Armstrong 2, Suzy Trickett 1 Trina Gulliver 3, Cathy Campbell 0 Paula Jacklin 3, Julie Boggust 3 Hayley Reeson 2, Sally Old 3 Heather Draper 0, Dorset WB 4-2 Lincolnshire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Bev Scarff 1 Amy Evans 3, Sarah Chick 3 Dawn Armstrong 1, Peri-May Yarrow 3 Lee Bingham 1, Donna Mabbatt 1 Kelly Haverson 3, Trina Perry 3 Heather Lodge 2, Lorraine Woodrow 3 Heidi Garrard 1.
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Glamorgan 23 Staffordshire 13:Glamorgan MA 9-3 Staffordshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Hywel Manuel 4 Martin Plant 2, James Richards 4 John Burgess 2, Sean Fisher 4 Joshua Carter 0, Dan Thompson 4 Andy Beardmore 0, Mark Challenger 4 Kev Johnson 0, Tim Jones 4 Shane Beckett 0, Adam Serpell 2 Dave Sumner 4, Dale Hughes 3 Steve Moss 4, John Cook 4 Rob Galloway 1, Dai Caller 4 Matt Carr 0, Neil Parry 1 Callum Matthews 4, David Rogers 4 Mark Jodrill 0, Glamorgan MB 9-3 Staffordshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Ashley Pascoe 4 Karl Merchant 2, Gavin Sterio 4 Nick Walton 0, Daniel Beynon 4 Dave Richards 0, Keirion Carter 4 Steve Bayley 3, Richie Edwards 4 Martyn Walters 0, Adrian Jones 0 Shane Beckett 4, Neil Lewis 2 Dave Moors 4, Lee O’Neill 4 Robert Lightfoot 1, Gareth Hurton 2 Trevor Carter 4, Liam Meek 4 Drew Tyler 0, Bleddyn Lyons 4 Michael Cooper 0, Colin Powell 4 Steve Kirkham 0, Glamorgan WA 3-3 Staffordshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Jen Taylor 2 Danielle Pearce 3, Rhian O’Sullivan 3 Susan Sherratt 1, Joanne Pugh 1 Rowena Sidley 3, Michelle Jones 0 Emma Pearce 3, Alannah Waters-Evans 3 Anne Allsop 0, Eve Watson 3 Sarah Cope 1, Glamorgan WB 2-4 Staffordshire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Jenny Taylor 1 Jenny West 3, Claire Crocombe 3 Michelle Colclough 2, Paula Randall 1 Stephanie Ryan 3, Sue Hall 0 Erin Wilson 3, Sandra Quinn 3 Sarah Triner 1, Sarah Teesdale 2 Colette Duffield 3.
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Hampshire 20 Cornwall 16:Hampshire MA 6-6 Cornwall MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Chas Barstow 1 Scott Cook 4, Steve Musson 3 John Mann 4, Mike Symes 2 Robert Ruberry 4, Sam Dyke 1 Matt Knowles 4, Aaron Turner 4 Dennis Bryant 1, Sam Rooney 4 Simon Rees 1, Justin Bradshaw 1 Gareth Griffiths 4, Luke Getty 4 Kevin Dunstan 3, Kev Woodward 2 Simon Knowles 4, Andy Jurd 4 Neil Meneer 1, Scott Walters 4 Jez Campe 2, Paul Walker 4 Michael Jones 3, Hampshire MB 6-6 Cornwall MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Alan Casey 4 Aaron Rowe 3, James Nicholson 2 Lee Hellings 4, Dave Bonnett 1 Tex Thomas 4, Ryan Groves 4 Jamie Kay 2, Richard North 4 Lee Agar 1, Mike Gillet 4 Mike Pascoe 1, Dan Coates 3 Scott Wapshott 4, John Madgwick 4 Conor Bastable 1, Graham Chalk 2 Carl Jeffery 4, Lee Ward 2 Fred Goldsmith 4, Adrian Wright 0 Greg Hambly 4, Adam Lipscombe 4 Andrew Cook 3, Hampshire WA 4-2 Cornwall WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Jo Rolls 3 Tracey Hancock 1, Joanne Senior 0 Nikki Furse 3, Sue Lowther 3 Tyrian Jesse 1, Tracy North 2 Teresa Brookshaw 3, Laura Turner 3 Maria O’Brien 1, Jane Monaghan 3 Sarah Brown 1, Hampshire WB 4-2 Cornwall WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Abi Jurd 3 Laura Shepherd 2, Karen Webber 3 Claire Irons 0, Susan Power 2 Emma Dow 3, Becca Edwards 3 Jacqui Champion 2, Pennie Lewis 1 Jo-Ann Symons 3, Dawn Simmonds 3 Debbie Crocker 1.
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Warwickshire 13 Lancashire 23:Warwickshire MA 5-7 Lancashire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Nigel Heydon 2 Tom Cromwell 4, Dave Hill 0 Lee Shewan 4, Jamie Atkins 4 Pete Day jnr 3, Jamie Hughes 2 Stu Wilson 4, Gareth Braham 4 Rob Rickwood 2, Noel Grant 4 Nathan Care 0, Wayne Mynard 4 Gary Davey 1, Prakash Jiwa 4 Gary Jackson 2, Steve Hine 2 Sam Cromwell 4, Matty Washbrooke 3 David Airey 4, Carl Green 1 Jordan Brooks 4, Kevin Dowling 1 David Evans 4, Warwickshire MB 4-8 Lancashire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Samuel Price 3 Mark Roberts 4, Mark Carter 2 Gary Davey 4, Dave Redding 1 James Lawson 4, Sam Whittaker 2 Martin Lomas 4, Will Naylor 4 Ryan Robinson 3, Martin Tonks 2 Andy Cass 4, Peter Hughes 3 Andy Chase 4, Scott Hope 4 Kevin Garcia 3, Karl Reynolds 2 Pete Day jnr 4, Mark Martin 3 Michael Sexton 4, Adam Hancock 4 Lee Wilson 3, Lee Miller 4 Jason Longmate 3, Warwickshire WA 3-3 Lancashire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Donna Pinch 3 Ally Smith 1, Natalie Gilbert 3 Jo Clements 2, Hannah Meek 3 Ellen Fletcher 0, Lucy Keyte 0 Dawn Shaw 3, Courtney Hine 1 Jenny Nuttall 3, Marian Conway 2 Gina Jones 3, Warwickshire WB 1-5 Lancashire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Chloe McKivett-Saunders 3 Audrey Underwood 2, Denise Keyte 0 Ellen Fletcher 3, Kris Meek 0 Tracey Cunningham 3, Nina Bolt 1 Sue Cusick 3, Caroline Pike 1 Anne-Marie Millership 3, Kirsty Hinchliffe 2 Jo Dean 3.
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Yorkshire 24 Essex 12:Yorkshire MA 7-5 Essex MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Jacob Gwynne 4 Shaun Fox 1, Ash Taylor 1 Joe Russell 4, Graham Usher 4 Jamie Peetoom 1, Tony Darlow 4 Keegan Brown 3, Carl Wilkinson 4 Steve Haggerty 1, James Wilson 2 Matthew Good 4, Tom Sykes 2 Brad Halls 4, Sam Spivey 4 Craig Vickers 0, Michael Ridge 4 Darren Peetoom 2, Andy Harland 4 Scott Lawrie 1, Peter Jacques 1 Phil Halls 4, Keith Flint 1 Ben Adams 4, Yorkshire MB 9-3 Essex MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Danny Dutson 4 Darren O’Neill 2, James Robins 4 Andrew Currivan 3, Graham Elvidge 1 Stuart Wicks 4, Martin C. Atkins 4 Danny McIntyre 0, Dave Wilson 2 Rob Donat 4, Kieran Evans 4 Brandon Western 2, Alex Jacques 4 Jason Murphy 1, Paul Gannon 2 Darren Richardson 4, Jim Gordon 4 Daniel Day 1, Trevor Burkhill 4 Michael Pinnington 0, Brian Hallas 4 Phill Brewster 1, Steve Blower 4 Lennie Holmes 0, Yorkshire WA 3-3 Essex WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Marie Fitton 3 Wendy Collins 2, Linda Porter 3 Karen Williams 2, Sara Mortimer 0 Stacey Ellis 3, Emma Lockwood 3 Leanne Halls 0, Tracey Heppinstall 0 Donna Gleed 3, Jayne Conboy 2 Carol Pinfold 3, Yorkshire WB 5-1 Essex WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Ann Waslin 3 Karen Breen 1, Jane Hawtin 3 Lynn Kelly 2, Abbie Scott 1 Jade Gofford 3, Lyn Horne 3 Ann-Marie Doyle 1, Linda Moorhouse 3 Ann Farmer 0, Michelle Binns 3 Kerry Rudd 2.
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Andy Wheeler Fisheries Championship Division:-
Sussex have a bye
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Cheshire 17 West Midlands 19:Cheshire MA 7-5 West Midlands MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Matthew Shaw 2 Ian Jones 4, Keith Croxford 4 Ash Khayat 3, Brad Walker 1 Dean Simmons-Fullwood 4, Perry Davenport 4 Rob Thompson 1, Mal Barrow 2 Scott Baker 4, Shaun Wilkinson 4 Ryan O’Connor 2, Joe Rowland 4 Jon Platt 2, Andrew Green 4 Gavin Baker 1, Karl Whitfield 1 Ben Johnson 4, Craig Simpson 1 Owen Maiden 4, Anthony Conroy 4 Kevin Bambrick 2, Darren Downey 4 Darren Williams 2, Cheshire MB 2-10 West Midlands MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Karl Windisch 0 John Morris 4, Paul Goodwin 2 Glen McGrandle 4, Ash Clarke 0 Chris Stanley 4, Colin Lewis 1 Ryan Locker 4, Aaron Ayres 1 Ian Stanton 4, Aaron Russell 1 Mark Craddock 4, Rob Williams 2 Adam Teasdale 4, Michael Blaise 0 Jack Aldridge 4, Jeff Fisher 4 Karl Hughes 0, Shaun Walshe 4 Mark Maiden 2, Stuart Kellett 1 Kieran O’Mahoney 4, Peter Atkinson 3 Neil Pointon 4, Cheshire WA 4-2 West Midlands WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Alex Foulds 1 Jacqueline Maiden 3, Julie Whitehouse 3 Tara Simmons-Fullwood 2, Jane Stubbs 3 Claire Hobbs 0, Lyn Marsden 2 Gemma Barrett 3, Vicky Pruim 3 Jodie Rowlands 0, Vicky Martin 3 Katherine Jenkins 2, Cheshire WB 4-2 West Midlands WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Andrea Davis 3 Kelly Doleman 0, Sarah Goodwin 3 Jacqueline Simmons 0, Theresa Cooper 1 Crysta Wilcox 3, Liz Humphries 3 Sarah Maybury 0, Bev Martin 0 Shellbie Simmons 3, Kirstie Corbett 3 Debbie Davies 0.
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Cleveland 18 Derbyshire 18:Cleveland MA 8-4 Derbyshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Kevin Naunton 4 Nigel Daniels 2, John Watson 4 Sean Lambert 1, Ray Hutchinson 1 Paul Redfern 4, Rob Grundy 4 Robert Smith 1, Graham Palmer 1 Lee Stanley 4, Dave Hunter 0 Chris Bird 4, Barry Davies 4 Dan Ford 2, Geoffrey Burdon 4 Ben Holmes 2, Jonny Gardner 4 Mark Thompson 3, Scott Anderson 4 Michael Haynes 3, Jamie Owens 3 Michael Ryall 4, Paul Allen 4 Pete Hadfield 2, Cleveland MB 6-6 Derbyshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Derek Grazier 2 Ryan Manning 4, Simon Ashton 2 Richard Brown 4, Lewis Whitehead 4 Paul Bettney 1, Garath Hayes 0 Simon Birkett 4, Jake Harland 0 Josh Gould 4, David Coverdale 4 Mick Smith 0, Cameron Nicholson 4 Rob Needham 3, Wayne Bancroft 2 Mark Thompson 4, Chris Sheraton 4 Jamie Waterfield 3, Callum Wright 2 Paul Williams 4, Brian Henderson 4 Alan Haywood 2, Tony Liddell 4 Gavin Ratcliffe 2, Cleveland WA 3-3 Derbyshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Frances Elwick 0 Rebecca Hoyland 3, Claire Stamper 3 Jax Sweet 2, Amy Thomas 0 Rose Mort 3, Carla Boyes 3 Sammie Marshall 1, Ann Marie Potts 3 Steph Allerton 1, Tonilee Bowstead 1 Jo Oldershaw 3, Cleveland WB 1-5 Derbyshire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Dawn Winn 2 Rachel Ayres 3, Rebecca Burns 0 Emily Jones 3, Shirley Witten 0 Carol Western 3, Sam Dixon 1 Nic Fletcher 3, Jessica Fredericks 0 Rach Bird 3, Leanne Witten 3 Claire Wheeler 2.
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Hertfordshire 16 London 20:Hertfordshire MA 6-6 London MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Jack Pledger 3 Craig Watkins 4, Keith Arber 0 Nick Cocks 4, Daniel Varney 3 Christopher Holt 4, Joe Croft 4 John Walters 0, Tommy Aken 4 Tommy Sanwell 1, Liam Saxon 2 Lee Cocks 4, Mason Teese 1 Nigel Fisher 4, Rex Cole 4 Danny Brown 1, Jarred Cole 4 Graham Rackstraw 1, George Killington 4 Matt Wood 2, Lee Barrow 4 Fred Box 3, Kieran Brignell 1 David Wawrzewski 4, Hertfordshire MB 5-7 London MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Daniel Whitehead 3 Liam Hill 4, Luke Arber 2 Bhav Patel 4, Paul Squirrell 4 Peter Gallacher 2, Darren Collins 4 Tom Riding 3, Ashley Scott 0 Gene Hill 4, Hayden Appleby 2 Ben West 4, Stuart Bennett 2 Geoff Mortimer 4, Dan Wood 4 Tony Fleming 2, Jonathan Creed 1 Dean Buckland 4, Dean Holtby 4 Clive Barden 0, Ashley Smith 3 Danny Brown 4, Scott Curwen 4 Alan Reeves 0, Hertfordshire WA 1-5 London WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Grace Ferridge 3 Carly Townsend 0, Louise Pearson 1 Joanne Deamer 3, Kerry O’Connor 1 Mandy Solomons 3, Jodie Clarkson 1 Debs Watling 3, Rachel Egleton 1 Tammy Mackenzie 3, Kirsty Bond 0 Felicia Blay 3, Hertfordshire WB 4-2 London WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Debbie Jones 3 Nikki Patten 0, Laura Camp 3 Emma Little 2, Stacey Aylesbury 3 Kelly Livett 1, Vicky Rannow 3 Emma Smith 2, Jo Kitchen 2 Luci Cunningham 3, Kerry King 2 Lynne Biondini 3.
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Kent 20 Northamptonshire 16:Kent MA 9-3 Northamptonshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Keith Montgomery 1 Paul Shepherd 4, James Davison 4 Leigh Peters 3, Peter Allen 4 Darren Williamson 1, Dean Owen 4 Janek Hill 0, Terry Dunford 4 Chris Jones 2, Kevin Smith 2 Colin Gray 4, David Saint 1 Ricky Evans 4, Richard Elms 4 Luke Smith 2, Peter Mitchell 4 John Regan 0, Steve Stacey 4 Chris Shipley 3, Mike Brett 4 Liam Fox 2, Kevin Reid 4 Ben Goodger 1, Kent MB 4-8 Northamptonshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- David Heath 2 Kyran Johnson 4, Scott Artiss 4 Duane Small 2, Robbie Turner 3 Robbie Commerford 4, Ben Webster 4 Jamie Preston 1, Michael Artiss 0 Jason Lovell 4, Arron Brigden 1 Jay Hewitt 4, Scott Lackford 1 Stuart Gilmour 4,Trevor Thompson 0 Coby Swanson 4, Jack Keutenius 2 Michael Feasey 4, Lewis Venes 2 Paul Shepherd 4, Craig Connor 4 Joe Judkins 2, Phill Gibson 4 Stephen Brennan 3, Kent WA 2-4 Northamptonshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Kelly Westlake 1 Rebecca Rose 3, Jackie Holman 3 Carrie Wright 2, Ida Heravi 2 Amy Chappell 3, Nette Ralph 0 Angela Barrow 3, Emma Martin 3 Jackie White 1, Julie Handley 0 Jo Johnson 3, Kent WB 5-1 Northamptonshire WB: Women’s ‘B’:- Jess Shilling 3 Debbie Dexter 1, Rosie Artiss 3 Mel Stewart 0, Lisa Dunford 0 Taylor Johnson 3, Violet Wood 3 Faye Mason 2, Rebecca Garrett 3 Lexi Jayne Rooksby 0, Kayley Oliver 3 Nicola Coleman 0.
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L-Style Division One:-
Merseyside have a bye
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Berkshire 20 Leicestershire 16:Berkshire MA 7-5 Leicestershire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Joe Lacey 4 Jaikob Selby-Rivas 2, James Wiggins 4 Paul Ablett 3, Paul Snowsill 4 Grant Brown 2, Archie Self 4 Ben Quenby 1, Paul Self 0 Andrew Hibbert 4, Nathan Money 4 Steve Stanbridge 1, Paul Hogan 1 Anthony Sutton 4, Stephan Wood 1 Jason Lole 4, Jordan Rawlings 4 Darren Tyler 3, Paul Holloway 4 Derek Allsopp 2, Simon Purvey 3 Matthew Dickinson 4, Andy Sturton 3 Bradley Coltman 4, Berkshire MB 8-4 Leicestershire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- James Shaw 3 Dean Randle 0, Doug Harwood 3 Steve Smith 2, Callum Dorward 3 Adam Marziano 0, Andy Sturton 3 Alan Warrington 2, Josh Newton 0 Michael Hibbert 3, Ashley Upson 1 Phil Want 3, Ryan Newton 3 Leigh Peet 1, Dean Lockyer 0 David Crossland 3, Richard Stride 3 Liam Parish 1, John Chalkley 2 Dave Watson 3, Steve Watts 3 Wayne Beaumont 0, Jordan Rawlings 3 Elliot Neary 1, Berkshire WA 2-4 Leicestershire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Amy Smith 3 Angela Wright 1, Hayley Watts 0 Julie Booth 3, Debbie Shadwell 2 Liz Brunt 3, Sophie Self 3 Melanie Bell 1, Ally Judge 1 Kelly Welsh 3, Kelly Ellis 2 Shannon Reeve 3, Berkshire WB 3-3 Leicestershire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Vanessa O’Connell 0 Mem Martin 3, Kirsty Chubb 3 Lisa Deslandes 0, Nipaporn Smith 3 Nicky Cropper 1, Chris Ruffell 2 Angela Sheffield 3, Tania Burdett 3 Kristine Long 2, Rebecca Ellis 1 Kirsty White 3.
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Devon 17 Buckinghamshire 19:Devon MA 8-4 Buckinghamshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Mark Shears 4 Steve Mcleod 3, Luke Cottrell 1 Mat Caste 4, Shaun Hurrell 4 Eddie Ford 1, Andy Hitchman 4 Stuart Robinson 2, Billy Evans 0 Cameron Menzies 4, Steve Boyce 4 Steve Vaughan 1, Paul Milford 4 John Ayris 0, Wayne Collings 4 Karl Deacon 1, Mike Pearce 4 Glen Young 2, Flynn Jones 1 Carl Webb 4, Darren Tilley 1 Mark Boardman 4, Mark Vellacott 4 Terry Winfield 0, Devon MB 7-5 Buckinghamshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Macauley Campbell 2 George Grinsted 3, Ian Loveridge 3 Jack Arnold 0, Ben Chamberlain 3 Jamie Jess 2, Shane House 3 Mark Boardman 2, Danny Belsten 2 Paul Tubb 3, Daniel Brazier 3 Leo Beechey 2, Jordan Gammon 1 Jamie Tyas 3, Kieran Joy 3 Josh Oldham 2, Tex Pearce 3 Colin Singleton 0, Jack Walker 2 Nigel Beaven 3, Dave Lake 3 Gary Price 2, Mike Beard 1 Steve Mcleod 3, Devon WA 1-5 Buckinghamshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Hayley Brant 2 Lisa Webb 3, Tracy Ware 3 Janet Weedon 2, Karen Matthews 0 Dawn Seaman 3, Kelly Gabriel 1 Ann Wakefield 3, Nicole Goyne 2 Barbara Legge 3, Anna Pearce 0 Fallon Sherrock 3, Devon WB 1-5 Buckinghamshire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Jodie Hawton 3 Nicolle Bidgway 0, Rhea Winsor 1 Lesley Gibbs 3, Katie Miller 2 Lorraine Bowen 3, Alison Gabriel-Wotton 1 Janet Weedon 3, Debbie Trethowan 0 Barbara Legge 3, Kayleigh Adams 2 Courtney Amos 3.
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Gwent 23 Gwynedd 13:Gwent MA 7-5 Gwynedd MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Conner Hopkins 4 Carwyn Williams 3, Paul Higgins 4 Gwyn Ap Tomos 2, Nico Ruiz-Roynon 1 Noel Coward 4, Matthew Kay 0 David Davies 4, Peter Johns 4 Barry Jones 0, Alec Small 3 Baz Tym 4, Mark Blandford 4 Stuart Butler 1, Stephen Cake 4 Phil Beach 2, Dan Morris 4 Sion Wright 2, Nick Kenny 2 Steve Green 4, Ieuan Halsall 0 Deian Roberts 4, Mike Fleet 4 Dylan Williams 1, Gwent MB 7-5 Gwynedd MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Paul Cosslett 3 Simon Thomas 0, Bryan Cook 3 Kev Bisp 0, Vince Short 0 Carwyn Williams 3, Scott Ridler 1 Don Robertson 3, Harry Williams 3 Adrian Jones 1, Geraint Harbon 3 Ian Walters 0, Gethyn Bennett 3 Alwyn Thomas 0, Marcus Hawkins 1 Phil Beach 3, Marcus Jones 3 Ilan Hughes 1, Dewi Beynon 1 Barry Jones 3, Angelo Lao 1 Scott Bannerman 3, David Skinner 3 Andrew Ellis 0, Gwent WA 3-3 Gwynedd WA: Women’s ‘A’:- Jade Hickey 1 Susan Davies 3, Shannon Chappell 3 Shereen Downs 2, Tracey Hickey 3 Jacky Blanks 1, Natalie Pyatt 2 Jac Leggatt 3, Amanda Cosslett 2 Lisa Hughes 3, Ceri Stephens 3 Gaynor Williams 2, Gwent WB 6-0 Gwynedd WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Hannah Williams 3 Jayne Parkinson 1, Melissa Williams 3 Emily Mitchell 2, Jessica Bonner 3 Emma Pearce 1, Abbie Brewster 3 Sharon Mitchell 0, Hayley Mathews 3 Lynda Roberts 1, Jackie Norman 3 Mandy Williams 2.
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Suffolk 14 Black Country 22:Suffolk MA 3-9 The Black Country MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Stewart Thompson 1 George Willetts 4, David Ballard-Flatt 0 Paul Wells 4, Ben Poulton 0 Shane Price 4, Rob Warman 3 Dan Homer 4, Andrew Craine 3 Martin Price 4, Paul Woods 2 Dan Nicholls 4, Ian Randles 3 Trev Brennan 4, Jason Elvin 4 Alex Howells 0, Curtis Hammond 4 Jamie Rollinson 1, Kevin Leathers 1 Jamie Barrowman 4, Gary Butcher 4 Mark Jones 3, Max Haley 0 Rich Bowen 4, Suffolk MB 5-7 The Black Country MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Adam Howard 3 Ben Hollowood 2, Andy Meikle 0 Jamie Barrowman 3, Wayne Hammond 0 Liam Kelly 3, Ash Ling 0 John Green 3, Ashley Coleman 3 Carl Sparrow 2, Wayne Bugby 3 Sam Bissell 1, Jason Stalker 2 Connor Whitehouse 3, Aaron Hammond 3 Alan Hickinbottom 2, Gareth Randell 1 Mark Jones 3, Jordan Gissing 3 Wayne Hobday 1, Dan Brown 1 Gareth Johnston 3, Stuart Greenhalgh 1 Al Smith 3, Suffolk WA 3-3 The Black Country WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Sue Waterman 0 Tammy Chance 3, Carly Chenery 3 Sarah-Jane Parker 1, Stephanie Potter 1 Chez Allcock 3, Chrissie Meikle 3 Maxine Prosser 2, Lauryn Salter 2 Heather Wright 3, Jo Locke 3 Amy-Leigh Tolley 0, Suffolk WB 3-3 The Black Country WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Nicky Bradley 1 Abbey Hunt 3, Nicky Doidge 3 Lacey Hughes 0, Leesa Woollard 2 Doreen Hunt 3, Jean Prewitt 3 Natalie Hulson 1, Nadine Leathers 3 Angie Carroll 2, Lesley Compton 2 Maxine Prosser 3.
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Tyne and Wear 17 Somerset 19:Tyne & Wear MA 9-3 Somerset MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Lewis Mayes 4 Steve Werrett 1, Stephen Richardson 3 Michael Fenton 4, Raymond Marshall 4 Mike Harper 1, John Kippin jnr 3 Dave Williams 4, Jack Howarth 4 Lee Gregory 1, Mark Wright 4 Adrian Wood 1, David Stokell 4 Kieran Spurdle 1, James Forster 4 Sean Nichol 1, Daniel Mock 4 Mervyn Adams 2, Eddie Ashman 3 Chris Turner 4, Chris Vaughan 4 Leigh Taylor 1, Kev Hughes 4 Lee Frampton 3, Tyne & Wear MB 5-7 Somerset MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Karl Hanratty 1 Lee Gregory 3, Mark Smith 3 Adrian Beale 2, James Graham 0 Steve Werrett 3, Jordan Roof 1 Bailey White 3, Lee Rump 2 Ashley Obern 3, Ian Thoms 3 Michael Church 2, Graham Dennison 3 Lee Frampton 2, Andrew Heath 3 Kevin Hardy 0, Stephen Mallams 3 Robert Phillips 2, Connor Cooper 2 Darren Herbert 3, Mal Robertson 0 David Russell 3, Mason Harmer 0 Jason Woodyard 3, Tyne & Wear WA 1-5 Somerset WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Angela Kirkwood 0 Tracey Stiling 3, Angie Mann 1 Becky Taylor 3, Karen Murray 0 Karen Littler 3, Maureen Purvis 3 Kate Hulme 0, Tracey Curry 1 Donna Gullock 3, Caroline Dorothy 0 Kay Bisset 3, Tyne & Wear WB 2-4 Somerset WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Sheila Douglas 1 Maz Bisset 3, Tracey Curry 3 Mary Read 1, Toni Straughan 2 Sophia Smith 3, Pat Coulson 2 Christine Blackmore 3, Wendy Huskinsson 1 Shelley Blackman 3, Marie Seago 3 Samantha Werrett 2.
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Division Two:-
Clwyd 24 Nottinghamshire 12:Clwyd MA 7-5 Nottinghamshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Phil Hughes 4 Luke Almond 1, Dafydd Edwards 4 Jack Kerr 1, Steve Probert 3 Karl Askew 4, Steven Ellson 4 Wes Deane 3, Mark Leach 4 Chris Scott 0, Andy Alker 4 James Hewitt 0, Shaun Thompson 4 Mark Wilson 2, Adam Paxton 3 Charlie Stocks 4, Cole Davey 3 Paul Harvey 4, Luke Smith 1 Tom Allies 4, Josh Robinson 3 Pete McConville 4, Rob Lawrence 4 Richard Cooper 1, Clwyd MB 6-6 Nottinghamshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Paul Crimes 2 Luke Almond 3, James Evans 3 Damion Beardsley 0, Jon Darlington 3 Mickie Pitchford 2, Ian Bride 2 Aaron Gormley 3, Ben Walley 3 Richard Cooper 2, Nick Hailes 3 Christian Shepherd 1, Jodie Challinor 1 Steve Johnson 3, Phil Jones 2 Karl Askew 3, Chris Dobbins 1 Andy Russell 3, Chris Moore 2 Lewis Spacey 3, Derek Williams 3 Micky Stocks 1, Noel Bagby 3 Chris Brown 1, Clwyd WA 6-0 Nottinghamshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Nia Price 3 Julie Pitchford 0, Nat Davey 3 Rebecca Collins 0, Bethan Jones 3 Holly Meadwell 2, Rachel Kingdon 3 Helen Harvey 1, Judith Williams 3 Sarah Brent 0, Leanne Topper 3 Kaylea Riley 0, Clwyd WB 5-1 Nottinghamshire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Izzy Thomas 3 Sue Esswood 0, Rachael Simpson 3 Nicola Wing 2, Del Stapley 3 Maggie Bamford 1, Jackie Brighton 3 Jenny White 0, Abby Hamilton 2 Hayley Underwood 3, Hayley Street 3 Julie Wilson 2.
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County Durham 14 Wiltshire 22:County Durham MA 4-8 Wiltshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Chris Dominey 3 Ashley Chapman 4, Eddie Brown 3 Connor Hughes 4, Dean Scott 3 Ian Greenway 4, Paul Johnson 1 Mitchell McCarthy 4, Gary Miller 2 Eddie Tott 4, Paddy Lenagh 2 Juan Hopkins 4, Chris Kitch 4 Lee Newman 2, Michael Gladstone 0 Gary Court 4, Matthew Hodgson 4 Jayden Betteridge 3, Andy Allaker 4 Ryan Greenway 1, Gerry Hall 4 Chris Bailey 1, Robbie Douthwaite 1 Josh McCarthy 4, County Durham MB 5-7 Wiltshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Jack Kirtland 1 Keith Bedding 3, Stephen Annan 3 Richard Smith 0, Rob Wild 0 Martin Williams 3, Michael Walker 0 Harry Osborn 3, John Teal 2 Dan Sturgess 3, Philip Thomas 2 Andy Harvey 3, Paul Telford 1 Peter Keen 3, David Nixon 3 Kalam Titcombe 1, Graham Robertson 3 Kevin Barefoot 1, Paul Welsh 3 Stuart Rideout 0, James McClurg 2 Ashley Melvin 3, Stuart Walker 3 Garth Hodgkiss 1, County Durham WA 2-4 Wiltshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Margaret Stewart 3 Kerry Hale 2, Fran Jones 1 Tina Rowlands 3, Linda Hindmarch 3 Kacey-Jayde Witcher 1, Lauren Stokoe 0 Joanna Hooke 3, Laura Patton 2 Dani Kearns 3, Cheryl Adamson 0 Jill Little 3, County Durham WB 3-3 Wiltshire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Clare Stewart 3 Erica Hartnett 1, Jennifer Summerson 3 Debbie Hughes 0, Melissa Sams 3 Rach Pritchard 1, Angie McDonald 1 Sue Lane 3, Sandra Cairns 1 April Polden 3, Julie Hall 0 Cat Mackie 3.
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Middlesex 18 Worcestershire 18:Middlesex MA 6-6 Worcestershire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Matty Finch 4 Phil Whitlock 0, Scott Robertson 0 Elliott Hancox 4, Pat Gleghorn 3 Kev Mason 4, John Scott 3 George Connolly 4, Tom Dallender 2 Pat Sinnett 4, Joshua Burksfield 4 Ian Mackenzie 1, Chris Everley 0 Ant Butler 4, Ian Bartlett 4 Terence Webster 3, Martin Lukeman 4 Jakob Webster 3, Chris Grannell 1 Luke Smith 4, Allen Bond 4 Lee Furneaux 3, Cam Crabtree 4 Andy Pullen 1, Middlesex MB 7-5 Worcestershire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Tim Green 2 Jack Higgins 3, James Smith 0 Jakob Webster 3, Harvey Wilkinson 3 Mark Smith 2, Andy Turnbull 3 Paul Bailey 2, Jason Neville 3 Phillip Randell 1, Steve Dettmer 3 Tom Garfield 0, Josh Hook 3 Peter Wright 0, Dan Wheatley 0 Chris Jennings 3, Brandonn Pearson 3 James Woodhouse 1, Brian Green 2 Dave Honey 3, Adam Finch 2 Ian Oliver 3, George Wilkinson 3 Phil Rooney 2, Middlesex WA 2-4 Worcestershire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Leanne Palmer 1 Mandy Morgan 3, Margaret Sutton 2 Jenny Jones 3, Vickie Kiely 3 Zoe Jones 2, Leah Nelson 2 Jenny Shail 3, Sindy Stiles 3 Claire Dicken 1, Michele Copas 2 Sophie Hadley 3, Middlesex WB 3-3 Worcestershire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Lisa Brosnan 3 Zena Grand 1, Marlene Pope 3 Lynne Arnold 0, Tirion Vickery 3 Maggie Deakin 0, Jenny Sallans 1 Jackie Mackenzie 3, Louise Grannell 2 Steph Konya 3, Hayleigh Shaw 0 Kim Jones 3.
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Norfolk 20 Surrey 16:Norfolk MA 6-6 Surrey MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Olly King 4 Darryl Pilgrim 2, Vinny Mudd 3 George Munt 4, Richard Stoddart 2 Gary Creamer 4, Darren Youngs 4 Steve Lovett 3, Kevin Rudling 2 Matt Carter 4, Craig Venman 4 Nigel Prior 1, Dave Olley 4 Neville Wright 2, Gary Knott 4 Jack Savage 2, Lewis Winter 1 Peter Noel 4, James Cole 1 Nick Ellis 4, David Wilson 4 Kirk De Ruyter 3, Evan Wilson 0 Darren Bryant 4, Norfolk MB 6-6 Surrey MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Craig Bennett 2 Richard Cox 3, Pete Watson 0 Gary Davies 3, Andy Derrick 3 Paul Tudor 2, Jack Holmes 3 Tony Hammond 0, Will Abbs 3 Jake Carter 2, Craig Moore 1 Harrison Firmager 3, James Goldsmith 1 Stephen McHale 3, Tony Chapman 0 Gary Trodd 3, Ricky Mileham 2 Jason Kelly 3, Dale Paul 3 Jack Brownsmead 1, James Preston 3 Terry Dersley 1, Chris Earll 3 Paul Seccular 2, Norfolk WA 5-1 Surrey WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Sandra Page 3 Mandy Pawley 0, Elaine Blackett 1 Ashley Smith 3, Gemma Reynolds 3 Eloise Milburn 2, Julia Virgoe 3 Tania Cox 2, Lyndsey Childs 3 Vikki Norman 1, Roz Bulmer 3 Marie Barthrop 2, Norfolk WB 3-3 Surrey WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Elaine Blackett 3 Viv Fowlie 1, Sue Brittain 3 Teri Kidwell 1, Nicole Ellard 2 Karen Carder 3, Claire Broom 2 Nicola McGuire 3, Teresa Felgate 2 Sharon McMahon 3, Ella Tovell 3 Vicky Pilgrim 1.
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West of England 15 Salopian 21:West of England MA 2-10 Salopian MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Marcus Knapman 1 Gary Crowther 4, Matt Jackson 4 Shaun Pryce 3, Tony Smith 2 Eddie Price 4, Simon Lloyd 2 Terry Nash 4, Mark Jones 0 Mark Crutchley 4, Mike Davis 2 John Roberts 4, Andy White 0 Matt Elsey 4, Dan Raby 1 Ash Hilditch 4, Lee Harris 3 Jamie Kynaston 4, Josh Maddocks 2 Ben Morgan 4, Martyn Lansdown 4 Jon Mansell 2, Harry Robinson 3 Ben Bevan 4, West of England MB 6-6 Salopian MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Wayne Allen 3 Dave Boyle 2, Will Jefferies 2 Steven Ritchie 3, Mike Knapman 2 Jason Davies 3, Ben Hopson 3 Eddie Austin 1, Clive Strong 3 Jason Evans 0, Dave Kierman 1 Ian Evans 3, Neil May 2 Dean Rogers 3, Josh Allen 3 James Jenkins 2, Gary Grimmitt 1 Rowan Price 3, Jon Rogers 3 Jay Adams 0, Nick English 3 Martin Riggs 1, Jamie Harvey 0 James Mansell 3, West of England WA 3-3 Salopian WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Jayne Fitzgerald 1 Steph Clarke 3, Sam Lloyd 3 Emma Tapp 0, Abbie Chappell 3 Claire Boyle 1, Mev Kelly 1 Evonne Taylor 3, Zoe Hall 1 Sarah Roberts 3, Emma Bowles 3 Tracey Dean 2, West of England WB 4-2 Salopian WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Karen Brown 3 Sue Lane 0, Gail Dent 3 Anna Peatroy 0, Sheridan Chapman 3 Molly Atter 1, Kelly Marshall 1 Kate Titley 3, Emma Smythe 2 Rachael Mooney 3, Danielle Whitehead 3 Danni Pritchard 1.
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Division Three:-
Bedfordshire 23 Pembrokeshire 13:Bedfordshire MA 6-6 Pembrokeshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Paul Bailey 3 Declan Coles 4, Paul Hale 4 Giles Hilton 3, Chris Dilley 2 Keaton Williams 4, Micky Reed 2 Craig Oag 4, Brian Reed 1 Steve Smith 4, Trevor Ellacott 4 Kelvin O’Keefe 3, Paddy Clowery 0 Llew Bevan 4, Gareth Murray 4 Steve Castle 3, Philip Price 3 Peter Wilcox 4, Barry Davies 4 Daniel Castle 3, Ben Hazel 4 Steve Alker 0, Dara Curran 4 Chris Webber 2, Bedfordshire MB 9-3 Pembrokeshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Aiden O’Mahoney 3 Andrew Flanagan 0, Lee Jones 3 Mikey Rees 2, Ash Disson 2 Steve Young 3, Tom Pound 3 Taz Halliday 0, Joel Salerno 3 Kai Clark 0, Ryan Tharby 3 Paul Babb 1, Paul Smith 3 Roger James 1, Troy Beavis 3 Gary Griffin 0, Steve Richardson 3 Joe Lewis 1, Keith Hill 3 Andrew Smith 2, Pete Brown 2 William Evans 3, Craig O’Neill 0 Tom Blair 3, Bedfordshire WA 3-3 Pembrokeshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Lol Tester 0 Angharad Bessant 3, Shirley Williams 2 Jess Rees 3, Donna Hutt 3 Tracey Hawkins-Greene 0, Maria Perrin 3 Nevita McConalogue 0, Fran Bent 3 Tina Phillips 1, Jenny Bozier 1 Rhian Evans 3, Bedfordshire WB 5-1 Pembrokeshire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Sally Green 3 Avril Evans 2, Jennie Thomas 3 Elaine Edwards-Babb 0, Irene Maddy 1 Tracy Hopton 3, Jo Dilley 3 Natalie Alker 1, Maggie McGregor 3 Caroline Wilcox 2, Helen Styles 3 Kayleigh Jones 0.
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Gloucestershire 16 Breconshire 20:Gloucestershire MA 3-9 Breconshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Rich Bambridge 0 Wayne Glover 4, Mark Johncock 3 Stuart Hossack 4, Danny Collins 2 Zak Turner 4, Ian Beasley 1 Ben Watkins 4, Andy Morse 3 Stuart Owens 4, Kieran Smith 2 Richard Langlois 4, Rhys Jackson 4 Rob Comben 3, Andy Hammond 2 Owen Davies 4, Sam Brough 2 Zac Griffiths 4, Shaun Hughes 4 Graham Jenkins 1, Mark Wellington 4 John Donaghey 2, Steve Handley 3 Simon Farley 4, Gloucestershire MB 5-7 Breconshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Anthony Coolman 3 Chris Carey 1, Rob Long 2 Paul Kemeys 3, Steve Easton 1 Riley Rees-Tucker 3, Ian Higgs 3 Lee Randall 1, Dean Thomas 2 John Brandon 3, Keith Lawrence 2 Ben Mathias 3, Leslie Higgs 3 Steve Hales 1, Matthew Kerry 3 Jordan Salmon 0, Andy Sim 0 Darren Evans 3, Connor Rennebach 2 Rhys Field 3, Mark Turley 2 Will Prosser 3, Clint Keyse 3 Jason Parnell 2, Gloucestershire WA 4-2 Breconshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Kirsty Dixon 3 Chris Sheen 2, Elaine Powell 3 Kaye Hales 2, Vicky Parmley 1 Stacy Barnes 3, Heather Grindle 1 Sharon Hill 3, Carol Smith 3 Joy Toghill 2, Hannah Smith 3 Carol Bufton 2, Gloucestershire WB 4-2 Breconshire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Jane Price 3 Helen Bitten 1, Sharon Brewer 2 Dawn Brandon 3, Christine Marsh 0 Natalie Evans 3, Vicky Parmley 3 Emma Richards 0, Suzie Slatter 3 Lynne Layton 0, Sam Higgins 3 Helen Kerry 2.
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Montgomery and Radnor 26 Isle of Wight 10:Montgomery & Radnor MA 8-4 Isle Of Wight MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Tony Lloyd 3 Darren Andrews 4, Dan Petty 4 Jim Stevens 0, Paul Price 4 Eddie White 2, Neil Astley 3 Jason Collins 4, Paul Ballantyne 1 Paul Thomas 4, Stan Lloyd 4 Tony Parker 2, Tony Burton 4 Greg Hailes 2, Roger Williams 2 Lee Marsh 4, Terry Williams 4 David Bourne 2, Mark Bellerby 4 Graeme Dutton 0, Phil Austin 4 Gordy Crews 2, John Williams-Jones 4 Dale Grove 0, Montgomery & Radnor MB 9-3 Isle of Wight MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Frankie Costanzo 3 Stephen McConway 2, Jake Rigney 3 Tony Parker 1, Jerry Moynihan 0 Pete Collins 3, Dave Richards 3 Dan Inman 2, Ben Davies 3 Greg Hailes 2, Des Francis 3 Jim Stevens 2, Jason Griffiths 3 Darren Galley 0, Adrian Marsh 3 Michael White 1, John Offa 3 Mark Whates 0, Luke Jones 0 Dale Grove 3, Mitch Butler 1 Philip Burt 3, Gwion Pughe 3 Simon Newland 0, Montgomery & Radnor WA 5-1 Isle Of Wight WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Louise Davies 3 Fiona Pickin 0, Jane Jones 3 Hayley Hailes 2, Elisa Richardson-Morris 3 Angie Cotton 1, Sharon Shepherd 1 Brenda Dyer 3, Kelly Butler 3 Madeleine Coe 0, Katie Bellerby 3 Lyn Marshall 1, Montgomery & Radnor WB 4-2 Isle of Wight WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Lisa Husbands 3 Hannah Langridge 2, Sam Lloyd 1 Madeleine Coe 3, Sally Urwin 3 Amy White 0, Liz Jones 3 Nicola Emery 0, Della Christopher 0 Hope Webster 3, Sue Lewis 3 Charlotte Collins 1.
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Northumberland 25 Shropshire 11:Northumberland MA 9-3 Shropshire MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Lee Harrison 4 Josh Pickett 3, Micky Ord 4 Mark Jones 1, Andy Parks 1 Sam Aitkens 4, Billy Leonard 4 Chris Fox 0, Chris Harvey 4 Andy Jervis 3, Ryan Branley 4 Reece Cook-Lucas 1, Paul Sinclair 4 Adam Thackray 1, Steve Robertson 2 Richard Parker 4, Doug Thoburn 3 Phil Clarke 4, Daniel Stephenson 4 Simon Mountford 3, Lee Shanks 4 Brian Hickman 1, Mark Stephenson 4 Paul Harrison 0, Northumberland MB 7-5 Shropshire MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Davy Wilson 3 Dave Bayton 0, Dale Graham 1 Clark Cook 3, Dean Stackhouse 1 Paul Penfold 3, Bruce Smith 3 Rob Pitt 2, Oliver Haughan 3 Andy Vellender 2, Ian Burt 3 Jon Blakemore 1, Dan Hallowell 2 Rob Pierce 3, Paul Richardson 3 Andre Knox 1, Tony Taylor 3 Jamie Webb 2, Gary Reed 3 Brett Cooper 2, Russ Wood 2 Chris Evans 3, Danny Oman 1 Ant Whitehouse 3, Northumberland WA 3-3 Shropshire WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Lisa Barnes 3 Nicola Ball 1, Phonsawan Whillis 3 Jenna-Louise Ball 0, Sara Gowens 2 Marie Riggs 3, Debbie Waugh 2 Sarah-Louise Williams 3, Iyla Leightley 2 Becky Harris 3, Casey Stephenson 3 Michele Pritchard 1, Northumberland WB 6-0 Shropshire WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Mary Pattison 3 Kelly Millington 2, Ang Turnbull 3 Trish Ball 1, Sarah Higgins 3 Deana Sheldon 1, Angela Best 3 Gemma Smith 0, Michaela Herdman 3 Joanne Meachin 2, Marie Silk 3 Kirstie Millington 0.
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Wirral 24 Cumbria 12:Wirral MA 7-5 Cumbria MA:Men’s ‘A’:- Karl Davies 4 Andy Goodfellow 3, Kieran Nolan 4 Mike Sowerby 3, Steve McNally 4 Michael Adams 2, Alex Di Stefano 2 Neil Linford 4, Chris Farrell-Dennett 2 David Carr 4, Mark Patmore 4 Craig Lewthwaite 1, Robbie Green 3 Michael Crawshaw 4, Steve Maish 3 Ronnie Kirk 4, Terry Clancy 4 Dex Forster 0, Mike Williamson 4 Mark Hird 0, Andy Cummins 2 Steven Jackson 4, Marc Lynam 4 Geoff Ramshaw 3, Wirral MB 11-1 Cumbria MB:Men’s ‘B’:- Chris Waddington 3 Will Rowley 0, Lewis Gilmartin 3 Gary Horrigan 1, Carl Coulls 1 Alan Armstrong 3, Jamie Green 3 John Murray 0, Connor Moreland 3 David Cunningham 1, Harvey McPartland 3 Simon Pattinson 1, Darren Bradley 3 John Wightman 0, Ste Savage 3 Colin Hargrave 2, Jack McCarron 3 Dale Newton 1, Sam Bratherton 3 Steve Dixon 2, Chris Sharp 3 Brian Mandale 0, Dave Martindale 3 John Duncan 2, Wirral WA 3-3 Cumbria WA:Women’s ‘A’:- Kim Holden 2 Jules Fisher 3, Steph Mellor 2 Lesley Pattinson 3, Julie Baines 3 Ann Scholey 2, Pam Courts 0 Crissy Manley 3, Ruth Green 3 Leanne Howard 2, Joanne Toye 3 Gillian Rumney 1, Wirral WB 3-3 Cumbria WB:Women’s ‘B’:- Emma Evans 3 Emma McGarvie 0, Tina Nolan 2 Ali MacMillan 3, Jen Taylor 2 Hilary Kirkbride 3, Sandra James 3 Laura Tweeddale 1, Katie Woodcock 3 Val Hargrave 2, Becky Parkes 1 Tessa Ferris 3.
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It has not been a good start to their new campaign in the Cosmo Darts Premier Division of the UKDA National League for the Warwickshire County Darts Organisation as after going down 20-16 away to Cornwall in the opener to the season they followed that with a 23-13 home defeat to leaders Lancashire. This is the first time Warwickshire have lost the opening two fixtures since the 2019-2020 season in what was then the BDO Inter County Darts Championship, they then lost the opener 23-13 at home to Yorkshire and followed that with a similar 23-13 defeat at Cornwall.
The weekend could not have got off to a worse start as the ladies ‘B’ slumped to a 5-1 defeat and it all began so well as Chloe McKivett-Saunders opened up a 2-0 lead against Audrey Underwood and went on to win 3-2 with an award winning average of 21.11, but it was Lancashire that won the next two games 3-0 through Ellen Fletcher and Tracey Cunningham over respective opponents Denise Keyte and Kris Meek to reverse the lead and give the visitors a 2-1 advantage. With Sue Cusick coming from one down against Nina Bolt and go on to win 3-1 the away side were then in an unassailable 3-0 lead and with a 3-1 success for Anne-Marie Millership over Caroline Pike the game was won. The visitors took the final score to 5-1 when Jo Dean beat Kirsty Hinchcliffe 3-2 in the final game.
Samuel Price opened up a 2-0 lead over Mark Roberts in the first of the men’s ‘B’ games but it was Roberts who got the better of the 4-3 result to put Lancashire one up. Three 4-1 wins supplied by Gary Davey, James Lawson and Martin Lomas at the expense of Mark Carter, Dave Redding and Sam Whittaker took the score along to 4-0 in Lancashire’s favour before Warwickshire’s man of the match Will Naylor reduced the arrears with his 4-3 win and 26.45 average against Ryan Robinson. Robinson actually won the first two legs in 17 and 20 darts before Naylor levelled in 17 and 14 darts. Robinson took the lead again in the fifth but with 19 and 18 darts in the last two legs it was Will Naylor who got the 4-3 verdict. By the halfway stage the away side had opened up a 5-1 lead as Andy Chase rounded off the half with his 4-2 win over Martin Tonks.
As the second period got underway Peter Hughes (Warwickshire) stormed back from 3-0 down against Andy Cass to draw level at three each and force a deciding leg, but it was Cass with an eighteen darts leg that won it and the game 4-3. Keeping the hosts in with an outside chance of a draw was Scott Hope his 4-3 win over Kevin Garcia after Garcia had gone 2-1 up reduced the arrears slightly to 6-2. Karl Reynolds won the opening two legs against Pete Day jnr in 18 and 20 darts but Day bounced back to go on and win not only his game 4-2 but at the same time clinch the win for his team mates. Michael Sexton took the scoreline along to 8-2 when he won 4-3 against Mark Martin before the home side had their best run of the game two wins in a row supplied by Adam Hancock and Lee Miller who in turn defeated Lee Wilson 4-3 and Jason Longmate again 4-3 to put the final score at 8-4 to Lancashire.
Sunday’s ‘A’ games saw the ladies get off to a flyer as Donna Pinch opened up with her 3-1 win over Ally Smith after Smith had won the first leg and a lady of the match performance from Natalie Gilbert made it 2-0. Natalie beat Jo Clements 3-2 after trailing 2-0 and took the match award for her superb 26.62 average. Putting a win out of reach for Lancashire was Hannah Meek, her straight 3-0 win over Ellen Fletcher taking the score along to 3-0. With a commanding lead it then all went pear-shaped as Dawn Shaw chalked up Lancashire’s first win when she accounted for Lucy Keyte with a 3-0 result, Jenny Nuttall beat Courtney Hine 3-1 and earning a share of the spoils for Lancashire was Gina Jones who won 3-2 against Marian Conway after Conway had come from 2-0 down to level at 2-2., taking the final score to three each.
With Lancashire starting the day with a 16-8 lead it was going to take a huge 10-2 win from the men’s ‘A’ to earn just a draw and after the opening two games that looked very unlikely as Tom Cromwell won 4-2 against Nigel Heydon and Lee Shewan beat Dave Hill 4-0. Jamie Atkins halved the visitors lead when he came from 1-0 and 3-1 down to Pete Day jnr to go on and win 4-3 only to see the away team restore their two games buffer when Stu Wilson won 4-2 against Jamie Hughes. Gareth Braham was in fine form beating Rob Rickwood 4-2 with winning legs of 12,18,21 and 18 darts and a 28.73 average, Gareth’s team mate Noel Grant going one better when he rounded off the first half with his straight 4-0 win over Nathan Care with a great average of 31.31 wining his four legs in 13,14,22 and 15 darts which included a tremendous 160 checkout in the final leg.
As the second half began Warwickshire took the lead for the first time in the game when Wayne Mynard beat Gary Davey 4-1 and with a 4-2 win for Prakash Jiwa against Gary Jackson a men’s ‘A’ win looked to be on the cards as they now held a 5-3 lead. Prakash Jiwa had a super 28.85 average in his win which was highlighted by his fantastic finishing power checking out on 103,156 and 125 with winning legs of 18,15,15 and 15 darts. Steve Hine went 1-0 up and levelled at 2-2 against Sam Cromwell but it was Cromwell who got the 4-2 result and with a 4-3 win from Dave Airey over Matty Washbrooke the game was all-square at five-five. The last two games of the weekend both finished with 4-1 scorelines going to Lancashire’s Jordan Brooke and David Evans who in turn accounted for Carl Green and Kevin Dowling to take the score to 7-5 to Lancashire and giving them an overall 23-13 win for the weekend.
The win keeps Lancashire in pole position in the Premier division but saw Warwickshire drop from seventh to eighth on twenty-nine points, already twenty-five behind their opponents.
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After gaining promotion from division one last season to the Andy Wheeler Fisheries Championship Division, West Midlands had a bye in the opening weekend of the new season and effectively their first game of the new campaign was an away tie against seventh placed Cheshire.
First on for the West Midands ladies ‘B’ was Jacqueline Maiden who made short work of her game with Alex Foulds winning 3-1 with a lady of the match award winning average of 17.55. Tara Simmons-Fullwood took her opponent Julie Whitehouse to a deciding leg but it was Whitehouse who won it to level the game at 1-1. Jane Stubbs gave Cheshire the lead for the first time when she won 3-0 against Claire Hobbs but it was level-pegging again in the fourth after Gemma Barrett beat Lyn Marsden 3-2. The home team forged ahead again in the fifth when Vicky Pruim beat Jodie Rowlands 3-0 and with a 3-2 win for Vicky Martin over Katherine Jenkins in the final game the hosts won 4-2.
The West Midlands men’s ‘B’ could not have hoped for a better start to their new campaign as they stormed into a match winning 8-0 lead and it all began with a straight 4-0 win for John Morris over Karl Windisch. Glen McGrandle doubled the lead when he won 4-2 against Paul Goodwin and taking the team up to the midway point of the game were Chris Stanley, Ryan Locker, Ian Stanton and Mark Craddock who in turn defeated Ash Clarke (4-0), Colin Lewis (4-1), Aaron Ayres (4-1) and Aaron Russell (4-1).
Adam Teasdale kicked-off the second half and his 4-2 win over Rob Williams chalked up the all-important seventh stripe on the board to assure West Midlands of the win. Following Teasdale was man of the match Jack Aldridge whose straight 4-0 win against Michael Blaise earned him the match award for his 26.72 average. Cheshire then got their first winner as Jeff Fisher beat Karl Hughes 4-0 and reducing the arrears further was Shaun Walshe who won 4-2 against Mark Maiden. That however was to be the home teams little joy from the game as Kieran O’Mahoney won 4-1 against Stuart Keller and Neil Pointon added his 4-3 win against Peter Atkinson to complete the 10-2 rout.
The ladies ‘A’ game finished with the same 4-2 result as the ladies ‘B’ and once again going in favour of Cheshire. Getting the hosts out of the starting blocks was Andrea Davis who accounted for Kelly Doleman with a straight 3-0 defeat and with a similar 3-0 result Sarah Goodwin made it 2-0 when she won against Jacqueline Simmons. Stopping the home team’s charge was Crysta Wilcox who won 3-1 against Theresa Cooper only to see Liz Humphries chalk up Cheshire’s third straight 3-0 win when she beat Sarah Maybury. A 3-0 lady of the match show from Shellbie Simmons kept faint hopes of a draw alive for the West Midlands, Shellbie beating Bev Martin with a 17.28 average, but it was not to be as Kirstie Corbett won the final game against Debbie Davies 3-0 to give the home team the 4-2 win and four 3-0 winners.
A 5-7 defeat would now be enough for an overall West Midlands win but there was still obviously pride to play for in every single game and that was shown as West Midlands longest serving player Ian Jones opened up with a 4-2 win over Matthew Shaw. Ash Khayat (West Midlands) took his opponent Keith Croxford to a deciding leg but it was the Cheshire man who got the verdict to level the game. The results continued to go in favour of the first throw advantage as Dean Simmons-Fullwood beat Brad Walker 4-1 to put West Midlands ahead for a second time and also for a second time their lead was cancelled out as Perry Davenport beat Rob Thompson 4-1. Continuing the sequence Scott Baker added his 4-2 win over Mal Barrow to West Midlands tally, Baker clinching the ‘A’ team match award for his 27.98 average. However by the break it was level-pegging at 3-3 as Shaun Wilkinson won 4-2 against Ryan O’Connor.
The first game of the second half saw Cheshire’s Joe Rowland break the sequence as he put his team ahead for the first time in the opening seven games, he won 4-2 against Jon Platt and with a 4-1 win for Andrew Green over Gavin Baker the hosts had forged 5-3 ahead. Two 4-1 wins from Ben Johnson and Owen Maiden against respective opponents Karl Whitfield and Craig Simpson saw West Midlands draw level at 5-5 with two to play. Both of the last two games finished with a 4-2 result, both of them going to Cheshire as Anthony Conroy beat Kevin Bambrick and Darren Downey won against namesake Darren Williams to give Cheshire the 7-5 win but with the overall 19-17 result going to the West Midlands.
The win lifts West Midlands off the foot of the table moving up to eighth place with twenty-two points but importantly from only one game.
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The fairy-tale story continues for the Black Country, two promotions in two seasons and now after the opening two fixtures in the L-Style Division one they top the table with forty-eight points and have a lead of six points over second placed Gwent.
Playing away against Suffolk both the ladies ‘A’ and ‘B’ sides finished all-square at 3-3, Saturday’s ‘B’ game seeing Abbey Hunt giving Black Country the early lead when she won 3-1 against Nicky Bradley while another Suffolk Nicky, this time Nicky Doidge levelled the score when she won 3-0 against Lacey Hughes. A lady of the match 3-2 win for Doreen Hunt over Leesa Woollard gave Black Country a second lead, Hunt recording a 15.75 average, but the advantage was once again short-lived as Jean Prewitt beat Natalie Hulson 3-1 and then for the first time in the game Suffolk went ahead as Nadine Leathers beat Angie Carroll 3-2. The game ended at 3-3 with Black Country’s Maxine Prosser winning the final game against Lesley Compton 3-2.
The ladies ‘A’ opened up with a lady of the match performance from Tammy Chance, Tammy beating Sue Waterman 3-0 with a creditable 22.77 average. The remainder of the games all went with the first throw advantage Carly Chenery winning 3-1 against Sarah-Jane Parker to level the score and Chez Allcock restoring Black Country’s lead with her 3-1 win over Stephanie Potter. Chrissie Meikle kept Suffolk in the hunt when she won 3-2 against Maxine Prosser only to see the away side forge ahead for a third time when Heather Wright defeated Lauryn Salter 3-2. With the result hinging on the final game Jo Locke assured the hosts of a share of the spoils with a 3-0 win over Amy-Leigh Tolley, the final score 3-3.
Adam Howard gave Suffolk the opening win in the men’s ‘B’ match as he accounted for Ben Hollowood with a 3-2 result. However, the home side’s lead didn’t last long as second on for Black Country Jamie Barrowman won 3-0 against Andy Meikle and with a similar 3-0 win for Liam Kelly over Wayne Hammond the away side were 2-1 up. The lead was stretched to 3-1 when John Green beat Ash Ling 3-0, Green collecting the team’s match award for his 28.36 average. From what looked like a comfortable lead the score at the halfway mark was all square at three each after Ashley Coleman won 3-2 against Carl Sparrow and Wayne Bugby won 3-1 against Sam Bissell.
As the second half got underway the first five games of the scheduled six all went in favour of the first thrower with Black Country taking the lead three times through Connor Whitehouse, Mark Jones and Gareth Johnston who in turn defeated Jason Stalker (3-2), Gareth Randell (3-1) and Dan Brown (3-1). Replying for Suffolk were Aaron Hammond with a 3-2 win over Alan Hickinbottom and Jordan Gissing who won 3-1 against Wayne Hobday to leave the outcome of the match all-dependant on the result of the final game between Stuart Greenhalgh (Suffolk) and Al Smith. A 3-1 success for Smith gave Black Country the 7-5 win.
The men’s ‘A’ team were once again in top form as they stormed to an unbeatable and winning 7-0 lead. Chalking up the opening seven wins were George Willetts, Paul Wells, Shane Price, Dan Homer, Martin Price, Dan Nicholls and Trev Brennan who in turn accounted for Stewart Thompson (4-1), David Ballard-Flatt (4-0), Ben Poulton (4-0), Rob Warman (4-3), Andrew Craine (4-3), Paul Woods (4-2) and Ian Randles (4-3). It was game number eight before the home team put their first stripe on the board, Jason Elvin winning 4-0 against Alex Howells. Then doubling Suffolk’s score was Curtis Hammond who won 4-1 against Jamie Rollinson. Jamie Barrowman made it 8-2 in favour of the Black Country when he won 4-1 against Kevin Leathers and although Andrew Craine added a third for Suffolk when he beat Mark Jones 4-3 the final score was taken to 9-3 in favour of Black Country when their man of the match Rich Bowen handed out a straight 4-0 defeat to Gary Butcher to clinch the award with a 29.04 average.
The final score for the men’s ‘A’ was a 9-3 win and the overall result for the weekend a 22-14 victory for the Black Country.
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After gaining promotion from division three of the UKDA National League last season life in division two is obviously suiting Salopian as they followed up their opening 20-16 win over Clwyd with an away win against West of England which has them top of the divisional table.
Salopian didn’t have the best of starts in Saturday’s games as the ladies despite fighting back from 3-0 down to 3-2 then lost 4-2. Karen Brown and Gail Dent were the first two on for West of England both of them wining 3-0 in turn against Sue Lane and Anna Peatroy and making up the first three winners for the home team was Sheridan Chapman who won 3-1 against Molly Atter. Lady of the match for the away side was Kate Titley. On a number four Kate won 3-1 against Kelly Marshall with a 15.16 average and then keeping hopes alive for a draw was Rachael Mooney who beat Emma Smythe 3-2. A draw was just not to be as the final game went to the hosts, Danielle Whitehead winning 3-1 against Danni Pritchard.
Although it was West of England who won the opener in the men’s ‘B’ game when Wayne Allen had a narrow 3-2 win over Dave Boyle the lead was short-lived as Steven Ritchie and Jason Davies both won 3-2 against respective opponents Will Jefferies and Mike Knapman to put the visitors 2-1 in front. Parity was restored in the fourth with a 3-1 win for Ben Hopson over Eddie Austin and the hosts then went ahead for a second time in the fifth with a 3-0 win for Clive Strong over Jason Evans. By the midway point of the game it was level pegging as Salopian’s man of the match Ian Evans accounted for Dave Kierman with a 3-1 result, Ian recording a 25.78 average.
It was first blood to Salopian as the second half kicked-off, their Dean Rogers beating Neil May 3-2, then by the same scoreline Salopian debutant James Jenkins was unfortunate to lose out in a last leg decider to West of England man of the match Josh Allen (23.03) before Rowan Price secured his first Salopian win beating Gary Grimmitt 3-1 to put the visitors 5-4 up. Jon Rogers (West of England) had a 3-1 win over Jay Adams and with a further 3-1 win for his team mate Nick English against Martin Riggs the home side were within an ace of victory. Nevertheless a win for the home team was not to be as James Mansell, with a straight 3-0 success over Jamie Harvey, ensured a second successive 6-6 result for the Salopian men’s ‘B’ team.
Once again it was Steph Clarke who opened for the Salopian ladies ‘A’ team, her 20.27 average and 3-1 win over Jayne Fitzgerald earning her the lady of the match award. From one up the away team then trailed 2-1 as Sam Lloyd beat Emma Tapp 3-0 and Abbie Chappell won 3-1 against Claire Boyle. Two consecutive 3-1 wins supplied by Evonne Taylor and Sarah Roberts against their respective opponents Mev Kelly and Zoe Hall took Salopian into a 3-2 lead and although Tracey Dean (Salopian) took Emma Bowles to a deciding leg it was the West of England player that got the 3-2 result to put the final score level at 3-3.
Gary Crowther gave Salopian’s men’s ‘A’ the ideal start when he beat Marcus Knapman 4-1 but a man of the match performance from Matt Jackson (27.29) and a 4-3 win over Shaun Pryce saw the game levelled at one each. That was to be the only winner West of England had in the first half and indeed in the next eight games as Eddie Price and Terry Nash in turn won 4-2 against Tony Smith and Simon Lloyd, Mark Crutchley had a straight 4-0 success against Mark Jones and taking the score to 5-1 in Salopian’s favour at the break was John Roberts with his 4-2 win over Mike Davis.
A 4-0 win for Matt Elsey over Andy White continued the winning run before the away side found their man of the match in game eight in the form of Ash Hilditch, who in his 4-1 win over Dan Raby he averaged 28.67 and at the same time chalked up the vital match winning seventh stripe on the board. Jamie Kynaston was taken the full distance by Lee Harris before winning 4-3 and with a 4-2 win for Ben Morgan over Josh Maddocks the away side were well and truly home and dry with a comfortable 9-1 lead. In the penultimate game Martyn Lansdown registered a second win for the hosts as he won 4-2 against Jon Mansell but the final game went to Ben Bevan, a 4-3 success over West of England’s Harry Robinson to give Salopian men’s ‘A’ their second successive 10-2 victory.
The overall 21-15 Salopian victory for the weekend took their points tally from the first two fixtures to 47 and gives them a three lead on second placed Wiltshire who won 22-14 at County Durham.
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After an opening 19-17 home win over Gloucestershire in division three of the UKDA National League, Shropshire were faced with an away tie against Northumberland and the weekend did not start well as the ladies ‘B’ slumped to a 6-0 defeat. Wins from Mary Pattison, Ang Turnbull, Sarah Higgins, Angela Best, Michaela Herdman and Marie Silk gave the home side the clean-sweep as in turn they accounted for Kelly Millington (3-2), Trish Ball (3-1), Deana Sheldon (3-1), Gemma Smith (3-0), Joanne Meachin (3-2) and Kirstie Millington (3-0).
Saturday got no better as the men’s ‘B’ also lost, they went 1-0 down with a 3-0 win from Davy Wilson over Dave Bayton in the opening game and although Clark Cook (23.48) levelled the score with his man of the match 3-1 win over Dale Graham and Paul Penfold then gave Shropshire a 2-1 lead when he beat Dean Stackhouse 3-1, by the midway point the hosts had opened up a 4-2 lead with 3-2 wins from Bruce Smith and Oliver Haughan over respective opponents Rob Pitt and Andy Vellender plus a 3-1 success for their Ian Burt over Jon Blakemore.
Rob Pierce momentarily reduced the arrears as the second session began when he beat Dan Hallowell 3-2 before the home team stormed into a winning 7-3 lead with wins from Paul Richardson 3-1 against Andre Knox plus 3-2 wins for Tony Taylor and Gary Reed against Jamie Webb and Brett Cooper. With the game lost Shropshire’s Chris Evans and Ant Whitehouse made the result a little more respectable when in turn they won 3-2 against Russ Wood and 3-1 against Danny Oman giving a final result of 7-5 to Northumberland.
The ladies ‘A’ team provided the only consolation prize of the weekend for Shropshire as they earned a creditable 3-3 draw after trailing 2-0. Lisa Barnes gave Northumberland the head start when she won 3-1 against Nicola Ball, Phonsawan Whillis doubling the home sides lead when she beat Jenna-Louise Ball 3-0. Marie Riggs went to a deciding leg with Sara Gowens and won it to give Shropshire their first stripe on the board and with a similar 3-2 win for Sarah-Louise Williams over Debbie Waugh parity was restored at two each Becky Harris turned on a lady of the match performance against Iyla Leightley winning 3-2 with a 17.88 average and at the same time giving the away team the lead for the first time and the opportunity to win the game. Alas a win was not to be as Casey Stephenson had a 3-1 win against Michele Pritchard to see the result finish level at 3-3.
On at number one for Shropshire in the men’s ‘A’ game was Josh Pickett who went down 4-3 to Lee Harrison, Micky Ord made it 2-0 when he beat Mark Jones 4-1 before Sam Aitkens stopped the Northumberland charge when he won 4-1 against Andy Parks. However the two games buffer was restored for the hosts in the very next game when Billy Leonard handed Chris Fox a 4-0 whitewash. Extending Northumberland‘s lead to 4-1 was Chris Harvey who won 4-3 against Andy Jervis and taking the hosts into the break with a 5-1 lead was Ryan Branley as he accounted for Reece Cook-Lucas with a 4-1 result.
Northumberland opened up a 6-1 lead as the second half began, their Paul Sinclair accounting for Adam Thackray with a 4-1 result before Shropshire’s man of the match Richard Parker added his 26.91 average and 4-2 win over Steve Robertson to their account to pull one back for the visiting team. The arrears were reduced even further in the ninth when Phil Clarke made it 6-3 with a 4-1 win over Doug Thoburn but alas that was to be the last winner for Shropshire as Daniel Stephenson beat Simon Mountford 4-3, Lee Shanks won 4-1 against Brian Hickman and rounding off a 9-3 win for Northumberland’s men’s ‘A’ was Mark Stephenson who won 4-0 against Paul Harrison.
The final result for the weekend was a 25-11 win for Northumberland which saw them move up four places in the divisional table to third on 43 points, six short of leaders Breconshire while Shropshire went in the opposite direction from third to seventh with a total of 33 points.
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