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Division 1 Early Season Strategy
This exciting division is often aided by the inclusion of Premier Division players and has significantly, and legitimately, influenced early Division 1 results. Teams such as Diss Heywood 2, East Anglia 2, and Broadland 2 can strategically field these players to secure critical wins. This trend has shaped early league standings, creating some disparities where Premier players have turned close encounters into decisive victories. While impactful early on, the reliance on these players may shift as the season progresses, with teams needing to adapt to their absence when they return to Premier Division commitments. Rob Thornley, along with the Norfolk squash committee, is keen to enforce eligibility rules to ensure fairness and competitiveness within the league. Rob urges captains and players to familiarise themselves with league rules and club nomination player order. This will help reduce any incidents of innocent rule-breaking and maintain the integrity of competition. If you are unsure about any aspect of the rules, please contact Rob Thornley for clarification—answering questions is much easier for Rob than dealing with the consequences of a rule break. NOVEMBER MATCH SUMMARY: Waterlane 1 vs. Loddon 1 Scoreline: 13-6 Result: Waterlane 1 secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Loddon 1. Ross Wilson continued his great form with a dominant 3-0 victory against the attacking Ian Douglass, showcasing his precision and control, particularly in the third-game tiebreak. Jack Taylor battled Sean Higginbotham in a five-game epic, with stamina and strategy all at play. Despite Mark Heazle’s clean sweep against Liam Day, Waterlane dominated the overall encounter. Waterlane 1 vs. Broadland 2 Scoreline: 16-2 Result: Waterlane 1 delivered a resounding 4-0 victory over Broadland 2. Liam Day overcame Richard Barnes 3-0, clinching a critical tiebreak. Broadland 2’s Premier Division player Matthew Hawkes displayed impressive skill, though unable to turn the tide against Ross Wilson who once again demonstrated his fine form with a 3-0 victory. Barnham Broom 1 vs. Diss Heywood 2 Scoreline: 3-15 Result: Diss Heywood 2 outperformed Barnham Broom 1 with a decisive 3-1 win. Paul Woods fell to Tom Bobbins 0-3 in a tough match-up, while Neil Sutton who fought hard against Cameron Smith, was unable to take a game losing 0-3. Adam Goodson delivered a thrilling five-game victory over Simon Howling, providing a bright spot for Barnham Broom. Loddon 1 vs. East Anglia 2 Scoreline: 7-13 Result: East Anglia 2 secured a 3-1 victory over Loddon 1. Matt Johnson edged out Ian Douglass 3-2 in a grueling five-game battle, while Keane Pye narrowly defeated Sean Higginbotham 3-2 in another nail-biter. Ben Lawrence struggled against Sam Jones, losing 0-3. East Anglia’s Premier Division player Matt Johnson was pivotal in securing their win. Diss Heywood 2 vs. Waterlane 1 Scoreline: 14-6 Result: Diss Heywood 2 ended Waterlane 1’s winning streak with a 3-1 triumph. Ross Wilson, up against another quality premier player, defeated Harry Youngson 3-1 with precision in key moments. Cameron Smith’s 3-1 win over Jack Taylor, while Simon Howling battled James Mitchell in a 15-13 fifth-game decider, sealing a remarkable victory for possibly the most experienced player in the league. James Corcoran’s 3-0 sweep against Liam Day further solidified Diss Heywood’s advantage, aided by Premier Division talent Harry Youngson. Bannatynes 2 vs. Barnham Broom 1 Scoreline: 3-14 Result: Barnham Broom 1 rebounded with a strong 3-1 victory over Bannatynes 2. Paul Woods faced Matless Carl in the only eligible match of the tie, losing 1-3 in a closely fought contest. The remaining fixtures resulted in walkovers awarded to Neil Sutton, Adam Goodson, and Albie Von Gordon due to Bannatynes fielding an ineligible player. latest standings and results here: Norfolk Squash League website.
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