The final of the Merseyside Challenge Cup will be between two Ormskirk teams, Colly Wobblers (the holders) and Unison. Colly Wobblers beat Yarboroughs (Warrington) 47-42 thanks to 15 from Pat Gibson. Unison beat fellow Ormskirk team Greyhound 49-44 with Darren Martin scoring 19. The final will be held at the MQL Finals Night on May 16th at Unison.
Posted by David Hodgson
15/03/2018
Round 1 Monday March 26 (amended)
1 Parbold Exiles (25) v Squigglers (11) 56-65
2 Colly Wobblers (0) v Rugby Hounds (10) 49-53
3 Ormskirk Tennis Club (12) v Aughton Institute (30) 61-64
4 Bye v Bye
5 Abbey Saints (12) v Helenians (9) 58-60
6 Ormskirk Theatre Company (18) v Abbey Sinners (12) 52-58
7 Unison (2) v Bye
8 Bye v Bye
Posted by David Hodgson
13/03/2018
Ormskirk concluded a successful season in the Shield with a runner up place in the Challenge for the top four teams. In the semi final Wirral were beaten 50-35, with Bill Gerrard contributing 19 of the points. The final saw a defeat to a very strong Warrington team by 38-45 with all four players scoring between 8 and 11. Well done to all players in the squad.
Posted by David Hodgson
08/03/2018
Division 1:- 18 points from Andy Francis and 16 from John Wilson helped Greyhound secure a victory over Colly Wobblers for whom Pat Gibson scored 16. Greyhound have won all three matches and are top of the group. Newburgh Lions earned their first win, thanks to 19 points each from Jim Maloney and Colin Shaw, beating Helenians, Dave Boyd contributing 18 to their score. Despite 16 from Paul Prior, Ormskirk Tennis Club’s run of wins was interrupted by Rugby Hounds for whom David Hodgson scored 18. 18 points from Barry Marshall saw Squigglers overcome a three man Whippet team.
Division 2 :- Steve Pilkington with 13 points led the scoring for Abbey Sinners who overcame Ormskirk Farmers, for whom Dave Berrington also scored 13. Despite 16 points from Rob Green, Benchwarmers lost to Parbold Exiles. Abbey Saints, thanks to 13 from Barbara Flaherty, had the narrowest of wins over Ormskirk Theatre Company. Newcomers Douglas Valley Lions gained their first win by beating Legion Lions.
Posted by Mike Unsworth
07/03/2018
An entry window is now open until Thursday. Each team will be allocated a handicap based on their scores during the league season.
Posted by David Hodgson
06/03/2018