Report For 06/03/07

Division One
Wizards Sparkle In Derby
Smiths B played against title contenders Cheltenham B this week in a game that saw Cheltenham increase their lead at the top of the table, albeit having played one extra game than the trailing teams below them. The individual scores suggest this match was closer than the final result with numerous games going to a fourth and with a couple going to the decider. Dave Harvey of Cheltenham B had an untroubled maximum, Robert Harvey also took a maximum but was pushed to the wire to overcome Ken Smith in a tense deciding set. Smith in turn denied Cheltenham's Paul Perks a maximum.     

Division Two
All Square In Saracens Derby
Saracens D and Saracens E drew 5-5 in an entertaining match. The only undefeated player on the night was Sheila Matthews, who put both Tony Iles and Neil Penny to the sword comfortably. However, Iles and Penny were too strong for Matthews and Tony Child to take the doubles and prevent defeat.

Tewkesbury A overcame Tewkesbury B 8-2. A maximum for John Goodchild and braces for Simon Lockley and Mike Tyrrell ensured that Tewkesbury were victorious. Alan Cook picked up a good five set win over Tyrrell whilst Wayne Lippett did likewise against Lockley, having been 2-1 down. Simon Lockley got revenge over wife Alison to make it one win each for the season.

Saracens C steamrolled Saracens E 9-1 in a comfortable victory. The outstanding Mike Dodwell and Ross Greening claimed maximums and Terry Sims chipped in with a brace. Pete McGeough won the E team’s solitary point with a five set win over Terry Sims, having been 2-0 down.

Winchcombe Warriors maintained the pressure at the top of the table with an 8-2 win against CCS A, although Richard Bishop finally lost his 100% record. The only maximum of the night came for Winchcombe’s Jan De Wet, who played superbly to gain three wins. Mike Vick and Bishop won twice each, both losing to Dave Hart, who played superbly on the night. Bishop and De Wet had to work hard to defeat Phil King, and just managed to do so, both in the fifth set. This was an entertaining match of the highest standard.

Saracens C pushed their way to the top of the table with an 8-2 defeat over Tewkesbury B. A maximum for Den Wadley and braces for Terry Sims and Ross Greening were enough to take the victory. Tom Urbanski completed an excellent five-set win over Sims, whilst Alan Cook overcame Greening in straight sets. The doubles was a tight affair, with the Saracens pairing claiming it 11-8 in the fifth.

Cheltenham D brushed aside a rather limp Tewkesbury A 7-3. Matt Mulcahy was in sparkling form and both he and Alan Harvey claimed relatively comfortable maximums. 

Division Three
Cheltenham F Take Derby Win
Saracens F made full use of their game in hand with an emphatic 10-0 win over Cheltenham J to put them back on top of division three.

Cheltenham F continued their surge up the table with an 8-2 win over Cheltenham H. Dominic James starred with a maximum, and was well supported by Matt Williams and Karl Foster who won two each.

Cheltenham J went down 3-7 to Winchcombe Eagles but put up a creditable performance against more experienced opposition. All of Matt Roberts sets went the distance, and he got his reward when he pipped Daniel Crook 13-11 in the final game. Matt teamed up with Zac France to take the doubles against Daniel and Roly Holder.