U17'S V WILTSHIRE MATCH REPORT

31st January, 2008

U17s played against Wiltshire on Sunday 27th January at Brannel School. The team fought hard in the 12 singles matches with Andrew Brewster playing at 5 narrowly losing out in 3 ends-a very determined performance.

The team fought hard in the 12 singles matches with Andrew Brewster playing at 5 narrowly losing out in 3 ends-a very determined performance.

Unfortunately the Duchy only registered two wins with the girls leading the line with Claire Whitmore winning a gruelling 3 ender at number One and Bronwen Wotton winning in two ends at number Two.

This poor start meant an uphill battle,but the players responded with two wins for Ross Lashbrook and Patrick Davis and Chris Glasson and Daniel Johnson.

In addition there was a great win by Phil Lyle and Andrew Brewster playing at number three. In the girls Claire and Lorna Garbett won two from three and a new pairing of Bronwen and Gemma Cliff also won two .

The match was lost as the mixed got underway but undeterred there was a cracking tight 3 ender with Ross and Bronwen losing 21-19 third end.

The match of the day belonged to Sofia Ziaka and Phil Lyle playing with outstanding nerve to win 3 tight ends a great win for a new pairing at number 5.

Final Result 23-13 to Wiltshire

There was a county debut for Huw Vicary ( Penryn) who was talent spotted at the National Inter Schools competition in December at Carn Brea, Huw performed well taking his mixed match to three ends with Emily and his development is on track for a successful 2008/9 season. County Badges were awarded to Emily Waller and Sofia Ziaka (having represented the U17s on 3 or more occasions this season).

The defeat still leaves the U17s in a strong position as they prepare for their final match v Avon on the 2nd March in Bristol.

This will be a test of the teams character as Avon are the clear favourities to lift the South West Title ( having three England International players to call on) and will be a marker for the Inter Counties Tournament which takes place at Nottingham between 27-31 st March. County Team v Wiltshire

  • Chris Glasson-Camborne
  • Ross Lashbrook-Launceston
  • Daniel Johnson-Liskeard
  • Patrick Davis-Launceston
  • Phil Lyle-Launceston
  • Andrew Brewster-Launceston
  • Huw Vicary-Penryn
  • Claire Whitmore-Truro
  • Bronwen Wotton-Hyale (capt)
  • Lorna Garbett-Callington
  • Gemma Cliff-Liskeard
  • Anna Pascoe-Callington
  • Sofia Ziaka-Callington
  • Emily Waller Truro

ICT NEWS:

The ICT Team has been selected and commences training this coming weekend with the rest of the U17 squad at Wadebridge.

2008 ICT Team ;
  • Will Pepworth-Bude
  • Chris Glasson-Camborne
  • Ross Lashbrook-Launceston
  • Daniel Johnson-Liskeard
  • Phil Lyle-Launceston
  • Claire Whitmore-Truro
  • Bronwen Wotton-Hayle
  • Johanna Philp-Truro
  • Lorna Garbett-Callington
  • Gemma Cliff-Liskeard
    • Devon Open

    Two days prior to the match the following players competed at the Devon Open from the current and previous seasons U17 squad at Torquay. Tom Lyle,Ross Lashbrook,Chris Glasson,Andrew Brewster,Dan Johnson,Douglas Andrews,Emily James,Bronwen Wotton,Claire Whitmore and Lorna Garbett. This was great experience for the youngsters and their were several promising performances.

    On Saturday 23 rd February the following players travel to Melksham to compete in the Wiltshire Open the third tournament of the season that these players have competed at on the Badminton England Senior Satellite circuit.

    Tom Lyle-Ross Lashbrook-Claire Whitmore -Bronwen Wotton.

    In the interim the U17 squad are preparing for the "first" ever BE National BronzeTournament at Truro School on Sunday 10th February-this promises to be a great display of high quality Badminton with the highly ranked Wiltshire pairing of Jason Plant and Patrick Hobbs looking to make it 3 Gold medals in the doubles in succession having won on the National circuit at High Wycombe and Exeter in the past month.

    It is hoped a Dairy Crest Representative will be attending the event,their sponsored tracksuits will be worn by squad players from the U15s-Saturday and U17s-Sunday.




    Jon Wotton
    Team Manager