CORNWALL U15’S v GLOUCESTERSHIRE (HOME) - MATCH REPORT

14th January, 2007

CORNWALL 19 - GLOUCESTERSHIRE 17

Cornwall Under 15’s played at home against Gloucestershire on Sunday January 28th.

The team were as follows :

  • Ross Lashbrook (Launceston)
  • Connor Moore (Redruth)
  • Patrick Davis (Launceston)
  • Philip Lyle (Launceston)
  • Andrew Brewster (Launceston)
  • Josh Pearce (St Austell)


  • Bronwen Wotton (Leedstown)
  • Johanna Philp ( Port Isaac)
  • Emily Waller (Tregony)
  • Gabby Cecil
  • Charlotte Heather ( Leedstown)
  • * Jessica Fairlie (Redruth)
( * denotes first cap into the side).

Cornwall U15 Badminton Team secured their first victory on Sunday, in an epic battle against Gloucestershire by 19 matches to 17, fulfilling the promise that they have shown all season.

Joint Captains, Ross Lashbrook & Bronwen Wotton with their team welcomed back Patrick Davis & Charlotte Heather who are now over their injuries, but were sorry to lose the in form Lorna Garbett to a shoulder complaint. Jessica Fairlie from Redruth & First Edition Badminton Club picked up her first cap, & gave 100% effort all day.

The singles got off to a wonderful start, with Ross, Bronwen, Connor, Johanna, Josh, Gabby & Charlotte all winning their singles in fine style.

Ross & Connor continued their good form by winning all three of their doubles matches, without losing a set. Patrick & Phil won a tight three ender, showing great strength of character, while Andrew & Josh, playing together for the first time, were unlucky not to win a game. Bronwen & Johanna won two out of their three doubles matches with Charlotte & Gabby, & Emily & Jessica winning one each.

With Ross & Bronwen, & Josh & Jessica picking up their mixed matches, it meant we needed one more victory to lead us to the winning post. This responsibility fell to Andrew & Charlotte who finally came through a grueling match, showing huge strength of character along the way, by winning 24 points to 22 in the final end! A huge cheer went up from the Cornish team, who deserved their brilliant victory. Three cheers were given to the travelling Gloucestershire team, who played with great spirit & sportsmanship.

Player of the match again went to Ross Lashbrook for his fantastic effort in winning all five of his games.


Team managers, Kath Wotton & Dave Philp are overwhelmed with pride in not only this winning team but the whole U15 squad, who have shown such commitment all season.


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