Warwickshire County Darts Organisation finished their season in the Cosmo Darts Premier Division of the UKDA National League on a high, handing out a 24-12 defeat to their hosts London.
The ladies ‘B’ shared the points in a 3-3 draw thanks to a last end 3-0 win from Nina Bolt over Emma Smith, the lady of the match award going to Donna Pinch who had a 3-1 win over Kelly Livett with a 20.46 average. Claire Greenwood was the other winner, beating Nikki Wise 3-2.
The men’s ‘B had a fine 8-2 result thanks to wins from Mark Carter, Samuel Price, Adam Hancock, Mark Faulkner, Mark Strong, Karl Reynolds, Mark Martin and Zac Prince. The match award went to Mark Strong for his 4-2 success over David Payne and 25.80 average, Strong recording game shots of 119 and 114.
The ladies ‘A’ kicked off Sunday’s games with a 4-2 victory Marian Conway giving them the ideal start with her 3-2 win over Nikki Patten. After London drew level in the second game, lady of the match Wendy Adams, with her straight 3-0 win over Mandy Solomons and award winning average of 22.77 restored Warwickshire’s lead and with further wins from Hannah Meek and Natalie Gilbert victory was achieved.
The men’s ‘A’ trailed 1-0 and 2-1 but with wins from Wayne Mynard Sam Whittaker, Matty Washbrooke, Jack Wareing, Kevin Dowling, Nigel Heydon, Danny Lauby, Steve Hine and Jamie Hughes they went on to win 9-3. Jamie Hughes took the match award with a 31.81 average and 4-0 win over Graham Rackstraw.
The overall 24-12 win for Warwickshire saw them finish fourth in the table and clock up a total of 209 points which was only two points short of runners-up Lincolnshire, another successful season for the Bears.
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