Results

Division 1

The deciding match for the division 1 championship took place when Basement Dwellers faced last year’s champions, Wiveliscombe. In a closely contested match there was little to separate the teams throughout the evening, with only 3 games completed within the minimum 3 sets. For the home team Vince Court led the way and his maximum earned him the player of the match award. Mike Vickery added 6 singles sets and Jasper Pye 4. There was less success in the doubles where 4 sets were added to give Basement Dwellers a final score of 23 points.

To win the championship Wiveliscombe only needed to win 6 sets during the evening, and this was achieved within the first three games. In the singles, John Edbrooke and David Woodland each won 7 sets, with Paul Nutkins adding the remaining 3. As a match, the match was basically decided in the doubles with Wiveliscombe scoring a maximum for a narrow victory with 26 points.

Our congratulations go to Wiveliscombe for being crowned division 1 champions for the second successive year.

Division 2

Division 2 also concluded this week with title contenders, Wanderers, requiring a high score of 34 to clinch the title. This week they hosted Drifters for the final showdown. For the home team it was substitute, Andy Godfrey who led the scoring with an excellent 8 singles sets. Laurie Chalk added 6, with Cas Chalk concluding the singles with 4 sets. The result of the match hinged on the doubles where Wanderers prevailed with 7 sets giving them a final score of 25 points.

Drifters played well throughout the evening and kept pace with their opponents. Liz Fletcher had an excellent end to her season, scoring a singles maximum and being awarded player of the match. Well done Liz!!!! Mike Newman added a solid 6 singles sets and Andrew Miles the final 3. Andrew now has the summer to get used to his new bat, ready for a strong start to next season. It was the doubles that decided this match with Drifters scoring 5 sets, for a match total of 23 points. Wanderers won this match but didn’t quite manage their ambitious target, leaving them in a close second place in the division 2 championship.

Our congratulations go to Hawks who are this year’s Division 2 champions.

With this season’s matches now concluded we wish all our members a great summer, and we look forward to welcoming new players and teams for the start of the next season that commences in the autumn.

Geoff Williams - Press Officer  

LEAGUE TABLES:

                                        Points   Games

DIVISION 1                       Total     Played

Wiveliscombe                  156        5

Allsorts                              135        5

Basement Dwellers        133        5

Gnomads                          98          5

White Horse                    63          5                          

Plan B                                52          5

DIVISION 2

Hawks                               136        5

Wanderers                       128        5

Waterrow                         121        5

Roy’s Boys                        115        5

Drifters                             105        5

Eagles                                64          5