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Wednesday 23 January 2013
Cornwall U13 v Avon U13
13th Jan 2013 - Cornwall win 19/17!
The Cornwall U13 team beat Avon 19-17 at home on Sunday 13th January. The singles events provided some close games. Avon Number 1’s and 2’s were strong, however, Amy Walker battled it out in her match lasting three ends, narrowly losing 21-19 in the third end.
Charlie Standen and Nathan Holmes also played well taking their matches to three ends and winning. Consistent performances from Ellie Reed, Amy Grout, Maddie Ilsey and Charlotte Grigg, making her debut, meant we went into the doubles on a draw.
Oli Cavill and Mark Pearson’s level doubles performance strengthened as the afternoon progressed, winning an important game in the third end 23-21. Other successful pairings winning two out of their three level doubles were Amy Grout and Maddie Ilsey, Sarah Frost and Amy Walker. We finished the level doubles 15-15!!
The mixed doubles was a tense hour, but highlighted the strength and depth to our team. Luke Sillifant and Ellie Reed went on to win their third county mixed doubles match this season; a strong pairing. We managed to win 4 of the 6 mixed matches to beat Avon 19-17!
A fantastic team effort.
Players of the match went to Mark Pearson and Amy Walker for their determined performance as a mixed pairing winning their match in the third end.