MIXED TOP CLUB GOES TO THE WIRE

This morning Oakley travelled to Cove to take on Fleet United looking for a place in the semi final of the County Mixed Top Club event. With points available for each of the five disciplines Oakley made a strong start in the Fours but Fleet were having the better of the Ladies' singles and with the other three disciplines close it was for a long time anyone's match. The first point went to Oakley as Martin Vickers, in a high quality match, overcame Ian White, but Fleet soon levelled as Sharron Dunt beat Laura Butler. The Oakley Four of Mary Varndell, Christine Williams, Ric Newson and Graham Tompkins took the next point when the Fleet four conceded after a morning when nothing went right for them. Fleet levelled the score at 2-2 as the Oakley triple of Sue Dixon, Spencer Kerley and Steve Devonish faded away over the last 4 ends. All eyes were now on the Pairs which, at midway, had been tied 7-7. The pressure was on but Janie Vickers and Sean Lassman rose to the occasion clinching a 3-2 victory for Oakley who will now play in the semi final at Banister Park on 13th Sept.. Well played both teams and thank you to the Oakley members who travelled to Cove to support the team.