SOUTH DEVON & TORBAY TABLE TENNIS LEAGUE – SPONSORED BY ALBANY FLORISTS

2023-24 SEASON 

There was an excellent nail-biting encounter between Brixham Sharks and NA Parrots in the final of the Challenge Cup (Team handicap singles). The Sharks’ Joseph Edwards was undefeated but a fine all round team performance from the Parrots’ team of Rhys Lush, Dan Webster-Hall and Ben Hoare prevailed to eventually win 19-17. The scores were level at 14-14 with two sets to play. A 3-1 win for the Parrots gave them a two point advantage going into the final set, which they held onto, just, with the result being decided in the final game of the final set. 

Challenge Cup Winners, NA Parrots – Rhys Lush, Ben Hoare, Dan Webster-Hall

A slightly different Brixham Sharks’ team also made it to the final of the Handicap doubles shield. Issy Brown was recruited for the doubles team alongside Chris Harper and Clive Banham, their opponents in this one were NA Harriers. It was very close in the first few sets, then a 4-0 win in the fifth set gave the Sharks control and they never let up, eventually winning 23-13.

Dale Fabian, Chris Baron, Ivor Copley (NA Harriers) Clive Banham, Issy Brown, Chris Harper (Brixham Sharks)

The final few fixtures in the league were also played this week.  With division one and four champions already decided the focus was on the second and third divisions.

The leaders, Brixham Trawlers, went into their second division fixture against their closest rivals, Dawlish Aces, with a three point advantage. The three point advantage was maintained as the sides played out a 5-5 draw and the Brixham Trawlers team of Alan Maynard, Ian Saxby and Joseph Edwards were crowned second division champions.

In the third division, Torre Vikings had the impossible task of overhauling a 10 point deficit when they faced Brixham Gulls in their final match. The Gulls’ Nick Williamson was undefeated as the Vikings went down 3-7 leaving the Taverners clear at the top by seven points. An excellent campaign from the Taverners who bounced back following their relegation from the second division last season.

The final fourth division match of the season saw NA Merlins defeat Brixham Seals 8-2, Derek Stratton with a maximum for the Merlins.

The final report of the season will follow next week as the end of season Closed Tournament wraps up what has been an excellent season.  All divisions and cups have been extremely competitive with some top quality entertainment on show.  It all starts again in the Autumn.

RESULTS

Division Two

Brixham Trawlers 5 (Maynard 2, Edwards 2, Saxby 1) Dawlish Aces 5 (Davies 2, Sharratt 2, S Grim 0, Dbls)

Division Three

Brixham Gulls 7 (Williamson 3, Lamden 2, Ayling 2) Torre Vikings 3 (Russell 1, Lavery 1, Excell 0, Dbls)

Division Four

Brixham Seals 2 (I Mulholland 2, W Mulholland 0, T Burston 0) NA Merlins 8 (Stratton 3, Olver 2, Davies 2, Dbls)  

Cup Matches

Singles Handicap Cup Final – NA Parrots Beat Brixham Sharks 19-17

Doubles Handicap Shield Final – NA Harriers Lost to Brixham Sharks 13-23

FINAL LEAGUE TABLES

DIVISION ONE

DIVISION TWO

DIVISION THREE

DIVISION FOUR