Jones extend their lead in Spring squash competition

SQUASH By DROP SHOT Forbes Squash is deep into into our Spring Comp. Wednesday night, September 24, began the eighth week. Team spots are: Jones still well out in front with 105 points now, then it's Markworts and Cowhans 73 apiece, M Hardys and Cogswells 66 and at back B Hardys on 64. Some highlights; Lucas Jones was neck and neck with Hannah Nixon; 10-15, 15-12, 15-8, 16-18 but the fifth set saw Hannah pull away from 6 points all to 15-9 for a win. Bec Jones had a healthy win against Lindy Cowhan with three 15s to Lindy’s 8, 9 and 10. Marcus Hardy played solid squash in a full score match with Christine Cogswell. Both were keen for a win but Marcus claimed the fifth set a ‘not much in it’ 16-14. Results Court one: Jones v Markworts 8 points to 6. Lucas Jones v Hannah Nixon 3-4, Beth Cannon v Noah Brown 5-2. Court two: B Hardys v Cowhans 13 to 8. Brad v Ellie 6-1, Bec Jones v Lindy Cowhan 6-1, Shane Moxey v Nate Markwort 1-6. Court three: M Hardys v Cogswells 5 to 9. Marcus v Christine 4-3, Robey McMillan v sub N Markwort 1-6. Thursday evening, teams are now: Dawes remain up front on 169 points, Hornerys 151, Jones 146, Acrets 133, Millers 135 and Shaws below on 113. Highlights; Mark Webb was up 15-8 against ‘seasoned campaigner’ Shanna Nock but Shanna returned to court, regained momentum and surged ahead with three 15s to Marks 10, 4, 3. Tim Coombs and Scott Webb had a sizzling first set 19-21but Scott was hot from then on and went on to win the next two sets albeit a close 12-15 and 15-17. Jono Cannon and Wayne Bilsborough wowed the crowd with a massive squash feast which went both ways for four full throttle sets but both blokes couldn’t win the match and this one went Waynes way 15-9. What a great effort from these two tough opponents. Other results Court one: Millers v Dawes 26 to 15. Sub J Shaw v Oli 1-6, Lockie Jones v sub C McQuie 6-1, Max Ridley v Pete Cowhan 5-2 and Claire Bayley v Dennis Haynes 6-1. Court two: Shaws v Hornerys 11 to 23. Jake v sub M Jones 1-6, Dan Bayley v Alex Doyle 2-5 and Gavin Coote v Greg Ridge 1-6. Court three: Jones v Acrets 20 to 15. Max v sub J Shaw 6-1, sub A Chudleigh v Lawry Brayne 3-4, Hunter Bilsborough v Alex Bayley 2-5 and Claire Bayley v T-Jay Markwort 6-1. Next draw: team 3 v 5, 1 v 4, 2 v 6 both nights.

Jones extend their lead in Spring squash competition

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