Week 10

Division 1
Hawks were eagerly awaiting a flying visit from White Horse this week in a potential relegation battle. But it was the visitors who got off to a flying start as White Horse made all the running. For Hawks, Mark Scyner was the high flier, and player of the match, with the only maximum of the evening. In the singles, Alfie Southam gave good support with 5 sets, together with one set added by Nathaniel Southam. In the doubles there was only one set gleaned so Hawkes ended their evening with 16 points.

White Horse charged away from the off and gained ground throughout the match. This week it was Ian Rew who led from the front with 7 singles sets, closely followed by David Bryant with 6 and Jamie Robertson with 4. A maximum in the doubles saw White Horse romp home with 26 points for a comfortable victory.

Division 2
It was a wintery trip over the hills for Waterrow when they journeyed to challenge Drifters. Throughout the match there was nothing to separate the teams. For Drifters, Dave Smith top-scored with 7 singles sets, with Liz Fletcher scoring 6 and Andrew Miles 3. The doubles were also closely fought and, with 5 sets, Drifters ended the match with 21 points.

For Waterrow it was Eamonn Farrelly who was the stand-out player, with Eamonn’s singles maximum earning him the player of the match award. Dennis Buckingham and Russell Foote each added 3 singles sets. In the doubles there was again little to choose between the two teams. Waterrow prevailed in 6 sets which saw the match end in a dead heat with 21 points apiece.

Week 11

Division 1
This week Basement Dwellers hosted last season’s champions, Wiveliscombe. Whilst many sets were closely contested, Basement Dwellers struggled to make headway against such strong opposition. Vince Court won 6 singles sets, as did substitute, Curtis King. Danny O’Leary added 2 further singles sets before the home team gleaned 3 sets in the doubles. Basement Dwellers ended the match with 17 points.

Wiveliscombe kept up the pressure on the home team throughout the evening. John Edbrooke was awarded player of the match for his unopposed singles maximum and was supported in the singles by Paul Nutkins with 5 and Eamonn Farrelly with 3 sets. With a maximum in the doubles, Wiveliscombe recorded a clear victory with 26 points.

Gnomads were not required to travel when they entertained Allsorts. The hosts were in excellent form and both David Web and Nigel Foster scored maximums in the singles. David received the player of the match award for his unopposed maximum. Tony Brooks also put in a strong performance, winning 7 singles sets. With another maximum in the doubles, Gnomads walked away with the victory and 34 points.

Allsorts struggled from the start despite putting up a spirited fight. The ambidextrous Sifa Vea scored 3 in the singles which was mirrored by Curtis King, who’s 3 singles sets will impact his averages. The final 2 singles sets were added by Andy Berry. With only 2 doubles sets, Allsorts ended the evening with 10 points.

Division 2
Drifters and Wanderers met at the Lawns, with Drifters hosting. For the home team the singles scoring was shared equally between Liz Fletcher and Andrew Miles with 5 sets apiece. In the doubles, Dave Smith helped Drifters to win a total of 3 sets, bringing their final score to 13 points.

Wanderers were in sparking form as they continue to develop their match-play. Cass Chalk was the stand out player, receiving the player of the match award for his singles maximum. Matt Lawrence also scored a maximum, with Laurie Chalk winning an excellent 8 singles sets. With a maximum in the doubles, Wanderers had a decisive victory with 35 points.