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Thursday 19th December 2024
League Matches 16th and 17th December
Millers were once again on the wrong side of a close game. They looked to be in control after hitting a 65 pin 7th end and moving into a 22 pin lead but 2 poor ends and spares from Pat Bradford and Paul Wakeham in Woodpeckers final leg of 56 took them down by 2. Wizzards will move into 2025 at the head of the table, Panthers managed to take 3 points for winning 3 ends but that was as good as it got as they lost out by 77. Offcuts couldn't hit the 400 mark last week, they brought in the big guns this week and hit 514 with Darren Gray (96) and Steve Tippett (91) doing most of the damage against Wrecks who at least finished with a 3 spare end of 66. Fords remain in 2nd spot as Wasp failed to overcome being a man down. Stephen Hanney finished with 3 spares on the spin in his 86 for Wasp but Fords finished off 2024 with a 2 spare 60 and a 22 pin win.
All Star Amanda Hancock hit a 2 spare 82 but was eclipsed by Fordetts Emily Stolworthy with her 86 as Fordetts took their 2nd win of the season. Outsiders finish 2024 as league leaders after beating Alley Cats, Sam Hodge continued her fine form with a 3 spare 85. Diamonds move into 2nd spot with a 3 pin win over Meadowbrooks. An 8th end 13 spare from Diamond Sue Wallace proved to be the score that made the difference although Meadowbrooks Cherry Paul's 85 was the games top score. Gems are third after beating Odd Westons. They sealed the deal finishing with a 2 spare leg of 43.
Wishing all players a very happy Christmas and New Year.
Millers were once again on the wrong side of a close game. They looked to be in control after hitting a 65 pin 7th end and moving into a 22 pin lead but 2 poor ends and spares from Pat Bradford and Paul Wakeham in Woodpeckers final leg of 56 took them down by 2. Wizzards will move into 2025 at the head of the table, Panthers managed to take 3 points for winning 3 ends but that was as good as it got as they lost out by 77. Offcuts couldn't hit the 400 mark last week, they brought in the big guns this week and hit 514 with Darren Gray (96) and Steve Tippett (91) doing most of the damage against Wrecks who at least finished with a 3 spare end of 66. Fords remain in 2nd spot as Wasp failed to overcome being a man down. Stephen Hanney finished with 3 spares on the spin in his 86 for Wasp but Fords finished off 2024 with a 2 spare 60 and a 22 pin win.
All Star Amanda Hancock hit a 2 spare 82 but was eclipsed by Fordetts Emily Stolworthy with her 86 as Fordetts took their 2nd win of the season. Outsiders finish 2024 as league leaders after beating Alley Cats, Sam Hodge continued her fine form with a 3 spare 85. Diamonds move into 2nd spot with a 3 pin win over Meadowbrooks. An 8th end 13 spare from Diamond Sue Wallace proved to be the score that made the difference although Meadowbrooks Cherry Paul's 85 was the games top score. Gems are third after beating Odd Westons. They sealed the deal finishing with a 2 spare leg of 43.
Wishing all players a very happy Christmas and New Year.
Monday 16th December 2024
League Matches 9th and 10th December
Wizzards overpowered Wrecks with Mark Northway's 15 finish in his 91 sealing the win. Paul Burroughs was the pick of the Wrecks with 81 but with Wizzards hitting 10 spares to 6 the result was not in doubt. A 3 ball 25 hit by Richard Murch got Fords ahead of Panthers after 2 ends but it took a 4 spare 7th end of 67 to finally tilt the game their way. Woodpeckers took advantage of Offcuts having a bad day at the office, only Darren Lee and Les Harding managed spares for Offcuts as 'Peckers took a 44 pin win. Ern Perring's 18 in his top score of 84 was Wasp's highlight and the win over TRFC moved them into 4th spot in the league.
Wrecks strong finish with legs of 59 and 60 overpowered Panthers and took them through to the next round of the KO cup.
With only 11 pins between Alley Cats and Meadowbrooks it was the 45 pin 4th end that gave 'Brooks the winning lead, Caitlin Kneil led the end with a 17. There wasn't much in the game Odd Westons v Outsiders with 3 ends to go but a 46, 39, 36 finish gave Outsiders a healthy lead and the win. All Stars started strongly but thanks to a 39 pin 8th end from Diamonds it was all square with an end to go. Diamonds just squeezed home, hitting 25 to All Stars 24 in the final leg. Excellent skittling from Gems V Fordetts,. Gem Di Davies' 4 spare 95 was the standout but both teams hit over 300 with Gems just taking the points by 6.
Wizzards overpowered Wrecks with Mark Northway's 15 finish in his 91 sealing the win. Paul Burroughs was the pick of the Wrecks with 81 but with Wizzards hitting 10 spares to 6 the result was not in doubt. A 3 ball 25 hit by Richard Murch got Fords ahead of Panthers after 2 ends but it took a 4 spare 7th end of 67 to finally tilt the game their way. Woodpeckers took advantage of Offcuts having a bad day at the office, only Darren Lee and Les Harding managed spares for Offcuts as 'Peckers took a 44 pin win. Ern Perring's 18 in his top score of 84 was Wasp's highlight and the win over TRFC moved them into 4th spot in the league.
Wrecks strong finish with legs of 59 and 60 overpowered Panthers and took them through to the next round of the KO cup.
With only 11 pins between Alley Cats and Meadowbrooks it was the 45 pin 4th end that gave 'Brooks the winning lead, Caitlin Kneil led the end with a 17. There wasn't much in the game Odd Westons v Outsiders with 3 ends to go but a 46, 39, 36 finish gave Outsiders a healthy lead and the win. All Stars started strongly but thanks to a 39 pin 8th end from Diamonds it was all square with an end to go. Diamonds just squeezed home, hitting 25 to All Stars 24 in the final leg. Excellent skittling from Gems V Fordetts,. Gem Di Davies' 4 spare 95 was the standout but both teams hit over 300 with Gems just taking the points by 6.
Sunday 8th December 2024
League Matches 2nd and 3rd December
In a nip and tuck game Offcuts set Millers 54 to win which looked possible after Steve Robinson led off with a 16, sadly no one else could follow his example and they lost out by 2. Offcuts hit a 4 spare 5th end of 78 which got them back into the game and keeps them in the hunt for the league title. TRFC got their 2nd league win over Panthers, Dan Paul hit a 17 on the final end but couldn't catch Chris Stacey who took top score with 86. Wizzards were below par but were good enough to take down Woodpeckers, Chris Worth hit 3 spares on the spin in his 88. A 61 pin final end from Fords wasn't enough to catch Wrecks who hit 60 and held onto a 3 pin lead
Odd Westons 2 pin win over Alley Cats keeps them at the top, in a game with only 4 spares, Val Mcgalls 18 proved decisive. All Stars hit 8 spares and had 3 players with 80+ scores in their 315 total as they saw off Meadowbrooks. Emma Challis with 17 was the only Meadowbrook who made the scorer reach for their red pen! Sonia Edwards with a 2 spare 84 top scored but it wasn't enough to take the points from Gems for whom Di Davis also hit 2 in her 81. Spares from Outsiders Clare Good and Karan Vaughan in the final 2 ends took them into a match winning lead against Fordetts.
In a nip and tuck game Offcuts set Millers 54 to win which looked possible after Steve Robinson led off with a 16, sadly no one else could follow his example and they lost out by 2. Offcuts hit a 4 spare 5th end of 78 which got them back into the game and keeps them in the hunt for the league title. TRFC got their 2nd league win over Panthers, Dan Paul hit a 17 on the final end but couldn't catch Chris Stacey who took top score with 86. Wizzards were below par but were good enough to take down Woodpeckers, Chris Worth hit 3 spares on the spin in his 88. A 61 pin final end from Fords wasn't enough to catch Wrecks who hit 60 and held onto a 3 pin lead
Odd Westons 2 pin win over Alley Cats keeps them at the top, in a game with only 4 spares, Val Mcgalls 18 proved decisive. All Stars hit 8 spares and had 3 players with 80+ scores in their 315 total as they saw off Meadowbrooks. Emma Challis with 17 was the only Meadowbrook who made the scorer reach for their red pen! Sonia Edwards with a 2 spare 84 top scored but it wasn't enough to take the points from Gems for whom Di Davis also hit 2 in her 81. Spares from Outsiders Clare Good and Karan Vaughan in the final 2 ends took them into a match winning lead against Fordetts.
Monday 2nd December 2024
Dart and Castle Cup Matches 25th and 26th November
After a slow start Wizzards pulled away from Millers with a 6th end of 69, Tony Lofthouse's final throw of 15 snatched top score honours, his 89 pipping Adam Stolworthy's 88. Owen Vooght finished with a 2 spare burst for Millers in his 85. A close match between Offcuts and TRFC ended with an 11 pin win for Offcuts, a 3 spare 71 pin 8th end proved decisive. Fords overpowered Woodpeckers, lead off men for both teams were top scorers. Shaun Luscombe for Fords with 84 and Dave Chapman for Woodpeckers with 80. Wrecks anchorman Fred Farleigh was on form with a 4 spare 97 as Wasp couldn't overcome being a man short.
All Stars Emma Luscombe and Outsiders Margaret Saxton cancelled each other out with 86 each but after a slow start, 3 spares in the last 2 ends got Outsiders home by 16. Alley Cats hit the 300 mark mainly due to Sara Ellis with her 4 spare 95. Val McGall tried to keep Odd Westons in the game with a 2 spare 80 but Odd Westons fell short by 23. Gems rolled 321 and Mother and daughter duo Wendy and Georgie Northway blew away Fordetts with Wendy hitting a 4 spare 106 backed up by Georgie who hit 3 in her 92. Meadowbrooks also passed 300 with 313 in a comfortable win over Diamonds, Jess Lewis and Emma Challis starred with 83 and 86 apiece.
After a slow start Wizzards pulled away from Millers with a 6th end of 69, Tony Lofthouse's final throw of 15 snatched top score honours, his 89 pipping Adam Stolworthy's 88. Owen Vooght finished with a 2 spare burst for Millers in his 85. A close match between Offcuts and TRFC ended with an 11 pin win for Offcuts, a 3 spare 71 pin 8th end proved decisive. Fords overpowered Woodpeckers, lead off men for both teams were top scorers. Shaun Luscombe for Fords with 84 and Dave Chapman for Woodpeckers with 80. Wrecks anchorman Fred Farleigh was on form with a 4 spare 97 as Wasp couldn't overcome being a man short.
All Stars Emma Luscombe and Outsiders Margaret Saxton cancelled each other out with 86 each but after a slow start, 3 spares in the last 2 ends got Outsiders home by 16. Alley Cats hit the 300 mark mainly due to Sara Ellis with her 4 spare 95. Val McGall tried to keep Odd Westons in the game with a 2 spare 80 but Odd Westons fell short by 23. Gems rolled 321 and Mother and daughter duo Wendy and Georgie Northway blew away Fordetts with Wendy hitting a 4 spare 106 backed up by Georgie who hit 3 in her 92. Meadowbrooks also passed 300 with 313 in a comfortable win over Diamonds, Jess Lewis and Emma Challis starred with 83 and 86 apiece.