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Norfolk League Division 4 Report – October 2024
The Norfolk League Division 4 continues to provide exciting action, with several clubs battling it out for crucial points in the standings. Below is a summary of the recent matches, including standout performances and key results: Wensum Sports Centre 3 vs. Broadland 6 21 October 2024 Result: Wensum Sports Centre 3 3 – 13 Broadland 6 In this early-week fixture, Broadland 6 emerged as dominant victors over Wensum Sports Centre 3, with a 3-13 scoreline. Wensum's Doug Webb put up a fight in the opening match against Justin Millar, but it was the away side that controlled proceedings across the board. Broadland's Oliver Millar delivered a clinical performance, winning comfortably against Dru Brown in three straight games. Notable performance: Paul Chase's ruthless victory over Natalia Escalera-Pollock, where he claimed the match 3-0, with a 15-13 scoreline in each game. East Anglia 5 vs. Waterlane 2 22 October 2024 Result: East Anglia 5 7 – 12 Waterlane 2 Waterlane 2 showed resilience on the road to secure a well-fought 12-point win. The key moments came in the middle of the lineup, with Waterlane's Damion Field showing no mercy as he defeated Thomas Bennett in straight games. Notable performance: East Anglia's Dorn Nixon solid 3-2 win against Nick Sterry, taking the match 15-8, 15-9, 15-11 after dropping the first two games, displaying impressive mental strength to close out the tie. East Anglia 5 vs. Wensum Sports Centre 3 29 October 2024 Result: East Anglia 5 6 – 11 Wensum Sports Centre 3 Wensum Sports Centre 3 bounced back from their earlier loss with a solid 11-point win over East Anglia 5. Doug Webb and Sarah Smith were both able to put put in good performances in their respective matches with 3-0 victories, but Matt Robinson only mirrored the result with Dorn Nixon taking the string for East Anglia with a competitive 3-0 victory. Notable performance: Rebecca Saunders' comeback in the third and fourth games against Jude Bickley, where she came from a game down to win 3-1. Waterlane 2 vs. Cromer 2 31 October 2024 Result: Waterlane 2 16 – 0 Cromer 2 Waterlane 2 dominated in their home match against Cromer 2, securing a perfect 16-0 victory. Each of Waterlane’s players showed ruthless efficiency, with the entire team winning in straight games. Notable performance: Liam Day's commanding 3-0 win over Ian Baker was a highlight, as Waterlane ran riot across the board. Broadland 6 vs. Broadland 5 31 October 2024 Result: Broadland 6 4 – 13 Broadland 5 In an all-Broadland affair, Broadland 5 cruised to a comfortable 13-4 victory over their sister team, Broadland 6. The fixture saw solid performances from both teams, but the more experienced Broadland 5 team came out on top, with Marc Bulimore and Simon Stubbs leading the charge with impressive 3-0 victories. Notable performance: comeback debut Philip Ringwood’s fierce contest against Richard Hall, where he claimed the victory 3-1 after coming from behind in the first game. see next months matches and latest standings here: Norfolk Squash League website.
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Norfolk League Division 3 - October 2024
22nd October 2024 East Anglia 4 vs Broadland 4 Final Result: East Anglia 4 – 13, Broadland 4 – 7 In a competitive and closely contested Division 3 clash, East Anglia 4 secured a home victory over Broadland 4 with a final score of 13–7. Despite some strong performances from Broadland, East Anglia's solid team effort proved decisive.
23rd October 2024 Broadland 3 vs UEA 2 Final Result: Broadland 3 – 16, UEA 2 – 1 Broadland 3 delivered a dominant performance at home against UEA 2, winning 16–1. The home side dropped just one game in the entire match, showcasing their strength across all positions.
24th October 2024 Loddon 2 vs Wensum Sports Centre 2 Final Result: Loddon 2 – 3, Wensum Sports Centre 2 – 16 Wensum Sports Centre 2 came out on top in their away match at Loddon 2, securing a decisive 16–3 victory. Despite strong individual performances from Loddon, Wensum’s depth proved too much.
29th October 2024 Wensum Sports Centre 2 vs Diss Heywood 4 Final Result: Wensum Sports Centre 2 – 6, Diss Heywood 4 – 11 Diss Heywood 4 claimed an 11–6 win over Wensum Sports Centre 2, with Bill Potter (Diss) leading the way with a 3–0 win over Chris Smith (Wensum).
31st October 2024 Loddon 2 vs East Anglia 4 Final Result: Loddon 2 – 5, East Anglia 4 – 13 In the final match of the period, East Anglia 4 triumphed 13–5 over Loddon 2. Despite some spirited individual efforts from Loddon’s players, the visiting East Anglia team proved too strong overall.
see next months matches and latest standings here: Norfolk Squash League website. Norfolk Squash League division 2 Roundup:
The Norfolk Squash League Division 2 continues to promote exciting talent, with promising juniors like Henry Smith and Corbin Bolt, playing crucial roles in their teams. Date: 22 October 2024 Fakenham 7 - 13 East Anglia The match between Fakenham 1 and East Anglia 3 on October 22nd saw East Anglia triumph 13-7. One of the standout performances was from Henry Smith, the 12-year-old junior, who displayed remarkable skill and composure beyond his years. Smith faced off against Martin Dack in a thrilling 3-2 encounter. After dropping the third and fourth games, Smith powered through to win the final game 15-8, securing a vital win for his team. Other key performances for East Anglia included Merrick Osbourne who won 3-1 against Connor Doy, and Jaimik Patel, who triumphed 3-0 over Jason Smith. Date: 24 October 2024 Cromer 2 - 16 Rossis Rossis 2 were dominant in their 16-2 victory over Cromer 1, with Corbin Bolt, the talented junior following in his father’s squash footsteps, contributing significantly. Corbin faced Henri Paul and won 3-0, showing his maturity on the court. Other key performances for Rossis came from Jasmine Thirst with a 3-0 win against an 8 time county champion Richard Millman and Matt Sumner (3-1 vs. Martin Guppy), who both showed strong play in their victories. Rob Whiting also earned a 3-1 win over Matthew Jordan, adding to the team’s success. Date: 30 October 2024 Rossis 14 - 5 Diss Heywood In their second fixture of the week, Rossis 2 secured a 14-5 victory over Diss Heywood 3. Once again, Corbin Bolt delivered a standout performance, helping his team with a solid 3-0 victory. Jasmine Thirst and Matt Sumner both recorded 3-0 wins as well, while Rob Whiting contributed a 3-2 victory against John Fowles. Latest League standings here: Norfolk Squash League website. Norfolk Squash League Division 1 Monthly Report: October 2024
Exciting Team Clashes and Standout Performances Mark October's Matches! Division 1 of the Norfolk Squash League saw an intense month of team squash, with competitive matches, dramatic five-game thrillers, and decisive victories. Teams continue to fight for crucial points as the standings take shape heading into November. Match Results and Highlights 24 October 2024 Diss Heywood 2 (15) vs. Loddon 1 (3) Diss Heywood 2 delivered a commanding victory over Loddon 1, with standout performances from James Ramm and Simon Howling, both winning 3-0. The match between Rory Hannam and Ben Lawrence was a nail-biter, with Lawrence securing a 3-2 win after a tense fifth game (8-11). Diss Heywood secured 11 game wins and earned the 4-point bonus, resulting in a dominant 15-3 scoreline. Barnham Broom 1 (6) vs. East Anglia 2 (12) East Anglia 2 claimed an important away win with strong performances from Sam Jones and Chris Catchpole, who both secured 3-0 victories. Barnham Broom 1’s Paul Woods gave his team some momentum with a solid 3-0 win over Keane Pye. Despite winning two matches, Barnham Broom fell short on overall games (6-8), with East Anglia earning the bonus points for a 12-6 result. 29 October 2024 East Anglia 2 (6) vs. Waterlane 1 (13) Waterlane 1 triumphed in a competitive match with three wins in four. Jack Taylor and Ross Wilson impressed for Waterlane, each taking 3-1 victories in tight encounters. James Norris was a standout for East Anglia, winning 3-0 over Paul Field, but his efforts weren’t enough to secure the team win. Broadland 2 (16) vs. Barnham Broom 1 (3) Broadland 2 demonstrated their dominance with a clean sweep of victories across all positions. Steve Moxey led from the front, defeating Paul Woods 3-0 in a commanding display. The longest match came from Elliot Shilling, who overcame Howard Duff in a five-game battle, finishing 11-3 in the decider. Broadland’s 16-3 victory underscores their growing strength in the league. Join the Action! Spectators are welcome to enjoy the squash action at venues across Norfolk. For schedules, results, and standings, visit the Norfolk Squash League website. NORFOLK SQUASH LEAGUE
Premier division The Norfolk Squash Premier League kicked off with renewed energy as the first matches of the season delivered thrilling action and standout performances. Players hit the courts determined to set the tone for the season. Diss Heywood 1 vs East Anglia 1 28 October 2024 The Premier Division clash between Diss Heywood 1 and East Anglia 1 delivered an evening of thrilling squash, with Diss Heywood emerging victorious with a 12-6 win. Here's how the matches unfolded: 1. Ian Cox vs. Tim Dixon (0-3) The evening opened with Ian Cox taking on Tim Dixon. Despite a valiant effort, Cox bludgeoning drives couldn’t overcome Dixon’s precision and control. Dixon claimed the match in straight games, edging the first with a tight 12/10 and maintaining his dominance to close out 7/11, 7/11. 2. Tom Hunt vs. Herman Van D Berg (3-0) Tom Hunt delivered a stellar performance for Diss Heywood producing a powerful and uncompromising display, securing a crucial win against, in contrast, a steady Herman Van D Berg. The match was a test of endurance and mental fortitude, with Hunt holding his nerve in three close games (12/10, 11/9, 11/9). 3. Tom Bobbins vs. Matt Johnson (3-0) Tom Bobbins was in commanding form against Matt Johnson. His dominance was evident from the outset, as he took control of the match with a combination of athletic movement and reliable ball placement. Bobbins eased to victory in straight games (11/4, 11/6, 11/5). 4. Tom Ison vs. Sam Perry (2-3) The most dramatic match of the night came between Tom Ison and Sam Perry. In a five-game thriller, Ison battled back showing strong physical presence after dropping the first game but narrowly lost the decider 9/11. Perry’s slightly unorthodox but effective play combined with superb resilience and composure under pressure secured the win (6/11, 11/3, 11/8, 6/11, 9/11). Final Score: Diss Heywood 12 - 6 East Anglia. Broadland 1 vs Bannatynes 1 04 November 2024 The Broadland 1 team hosted Bannatynes 1 in an exciting Norfolk Squash League fixture, resulting in a dominant 16-1 victory for the home side. 1. William Henden (Broadland 1) vs. David Gouldby (Bannatynes 1) William Henden secured a straight-sets victory over David Gouldby in a tightly contested match. The games were neck-and-neck, with Gouldby finding inspiration from his early attacking form to cause Henden to rethink his tactics. Henden held his nerve and quality (but maybe not his strategy) to take the win 3-0 (16/14, 14/12, 12/10). 2. Samuel Henden (Broadland 1) vs. Kevin Harvey (Bannatynes 1) Samuel Henden showcased an outstanding performance, dominating Kevin Harvey in three swift games. His powerful play earned a convincing 3-0 victory with Harvey unable to sustain his forceful attacks (11/2, 11/6, 11/7). 3. Matthew Hawkes (Broadland 1) vs. Mark Thomas (Bannatynes 1) Matthew Hawkes had a rocky start, dropping the first game to Mark Thomas. However, Thomas seemed to lose some early form and allowed Hawkes to recover brilliantly, taking the next three games with confidence to seal a 3-1 victory (9/11, 11/4, 12/10, 11/6). 4. Walkover Broadland 1 was awarded a walkover in the final match, contributing an additional 3-0 to the overall score. Final Score: Broadland 16 - 1 Bannatyne RACKETBALL - 23rd and 24th November Norfolk Squash 57 (Racketball) Championship 2024. This year's tournament is once again hosted at Broadland Sports Club in Fleggburgh, where the county's top Squash 57 players will clash, for two full-on days of competition. A, B, and C categories to accommodate all entrants. Cash prizes are available in all draws!! Caesars Palace Amusements is proud to sponsor this event, making it bigger and better than ever. This is a closed event and all players must be eligible to play as defined by the below criteria: 1. The player is either a current permanent resident living in Norfolk or was born in Norfolk. 2. The player has not played another county closed or played for another county in the last 12 months. If you are unsure, please get in touch with the tournament organiser.  SQUASH - 8th to 16th November The 2024 Squash Championships will be held in Norwich at East Anglia Tennis & Squash club. A- For Experienced Players B- For Intermediate Players C- For Active Club Players New To Squash - Players that have started in the last 2 years Ladies A Ladies B Over 45s Over 55s Over 65s Under 23s 
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