Congratulations to Will Clarke on winning the W&W Junior Merit Final 21-13 in a great game vs Jack Darling (Triplex) which was held on a very well maintained Greville Arms on Sunday 12th June.

Both players battled through 3-rounds of stern competition to reach the final, in what would be both players last season at this level. In the first round Jack played Madison Taylor of The Baldwin, winning to 5, although the score doesn't reflect some of the ends both players put in. Wills opponent in the first round was probably his toughest, where he overcame last years merit winner Ryan Hocknull  of West Brom Supporters 21-19.

In the second round, Jack had to battle against Ben Pritchard to progress, just doing so 21-18 in another match that could have gone either way, whilst Will had an easier game against relative newcomer Luke Bullock of The Beeches, winning 21-7.

This brought us to semi-finals stage and Jack played Lucas Robinshaw (Bradford Arms), it was neck and neck to around 10-across until Jack settled on a 3/4 corner mark and ran away with the game. In his semi-final Will dominated from the start against Ciaran Andrews (Deers Leap/West Brom FSC) settling on a short mark along the front edge which he played consistently well.

Will continued on this mark in the Final and took a lead that Jack could never pull back against. Congratulations to both players and to all the juniors that took part in this years competition.

Will and Jack now get the opportunity to represent W&W at the Junior All Britain which takes place at Royton Cricket, Bowling & Running Club, Bransdale Ave, Royton, Oldham OL2 5TX on Saturday 20th August.

Thanks to Sarah Hall for your help on the day and to Emrys, Roy and Darren from the Greville for getting the green in great condition and helping out with measures when called upon!

For the full W&W competition draw and results click Here.