Match Report - Team Manager Paul
Warwickshire v Middlesex 21st January 2024
With the first game of 2024 we hosted Middlesex at the home of the Mighty Warwickshire Bear Cubs. We played Middlesex in our 1st game of the season in the New Eastern Division and we were looking forward to the return match. With the first match very tight with Warwickshire winning 7-6 we knew this match would not be an easy one.
We started the day off with the Ladies section, it was great to see that both sides had a full ladies squad. First up for the ladies was our Club Captain Isobel, this was also Isobel’s 50th appearance for Warwickshire County Youth which is a great achievement, congratulations Isobel. Isobel played some steady darts and with a respectable average of 13.38 came up short to a very strong opponent loosing 3-1. Second up was Kacie unbeaten in the ladies section this season, Kacie was looking to continue her form. Kacie delivered an excellent LOM performance with a 16.34 average winning 3-0. This win made the section all square going into the last match. Finally up for the ladies was Krystal. Krystal hit ton plus scores in all four legs but was unable to seal the match on her doubles. Krystal lost 3-1 with a 11.90 average. Middlesex sealed the ladies section 2-1 moving onto the under 18’s.
Next up was the under 18’s section. Up first was Harley, Harley was very confident going on to the stage and hit some great scores, with a smile on his face, wrapped up the match with a 3-0 win and an average of 19.27. Next up was Ben, Ben was full of self-belief from the practice board to the stage. Ben played steady darts and sealed a 3-1 win with a 17.80 average to continue his unbeaten run this season. This win made the section 2-0 and for the first time in the day Warwickshire had taken the overall lead. Next up was Kian, Kian was matched with a very strong opponent, and came up short narrowly loosing 3-2 with a very impressive average of 20.66. This made the overall match all square 3-3 going into the fourth match of the under 18’s. Next up was Charlie, Charlie delivered a very steady performance to win 3-1 with a 16.83 average this win sealed the section win in the under 18’s. At this stage the section was 3-1 in favour of Warwickshire and overall score was 4-3. Finally up for 18’s was Mitch, Mitch has been unbeaten for 14 matches in a row and was looking to continue this form. Mitch stepped up not feeling 100% but was willing to deliver a MOM winning 3-2 performance including 2 x 180’s and an impressive 20.35 average. This gave Warwickshire a 4-1 section win, and the overall score at 5-3 and we were in the driving seat for the win.
Between the under 18’s and under 21’s there was a reserve stage game for Owen. Owen played some great darts with an impressive 114 checkout in the third leg. The match went down to the final leg, Owen sealed the 3-2 win with a 17.92 average. This gave Owen confidence going into the next match next month
Up stepped the under 21’s with a spring in their step and the team spirit buzzing, with only two wins out of the five remaining matches required to take the overall win.
First up was Luke, with a very professional performance with 9 x 100+ scores and a 180, Luke delivered a solid performance. Luke kept his cool to seal the final leg and the match with a MOM average of 22.57 and a 3-2 win. Now with only one win required to seal the overall match. Next up stepped Toby on the back of an excellent final leg win last match to win the overall match. Toby was up against a very strong player who hit an impressive 28.90 average. Toby played some great darts but fell short with a 3-0 loss and a 20.02 average. This made the section 1-1 and overall score was 6-4. Next to the oche was Sam, Sam was in great form unbeaten this season and full of confidence. The match came down to the final leg, but Sam came up short with a 3-2 loss and a 19.13 average. Fourth up was Tommy, Tommy played some really good darts and steady scores but his opponent hit big score and high checkouts at the right time. Tommy lost 3-1 with a 18.76 average. The match was now all square going into the last match. This was a repeat of the 1st game of the season between our teams. Finally to step up was Harry, Harry was very confident leading up to the match and never allowed the pressure of the deciding match get to him. Harry delivered a very solid 3-0 win with a 19.78 average. Harry was very proud to seal the win for himself and also for the whole team. This gave Warwickshire the 7-6 win.
Up for the reserves was our youngest member of the team Alfie D only 9 years old. Alfie took to the board and played some excellent darts. Alfie is growing in confidence month after month and we are all proud of him. Alfie lost 3-2 with a very respectable 14.25 average. Next up was our ladies, first up was Emmie, playing some steady darts, but losing 3-1 with a 9.93 average. Next up was team Captain Rosie, Rosie has been out for a while and it was nice to see her back at the board. Rosie took the match to the final leg but fell short with a 3-2 loss and a 10.84 average. Finally our youngest lady Maya, Maya played well and starting to build the confidence we know she has. Maya hit some big scores, took the match to the final leg but unfortunately lost 3-2 with a 12.51 average. For the under 21’s on his debut was Ryan, Ryan played some excellent darts, hitting some really high scores, Ryan narrowly missed out loosing 3-2 with a very impressive 19.54 average. Ryan looked very smart & proud to be part of the Warwickshire County Youth set up.
Middlesex had some amazing talent and they really pushed Warwickshire right to the very end. We look forward to playing them in 2024/2025 season.
Unfortunately Alfie B, Amy, Jenson & Zac were unable to attend this weekend, we missed you, and can’t wait to see you at the next game. Jenson did manage to come along to cheer us on after he had finished at the challenge tour after hitting a 9 darter at the Challenge tour in Milton Keynes.
Thank you to resident DJ Ollie in the DJ booth today as always pumping the tunes out.
Thank you to Helen for keeping everyone fed and watered with breakfast, lunch & hot drinks all day, as always you did a sterling job.
A massive thank you to all our supporters who as always come out in their numbers. Thank you to Warwickshire Senior County player Donna Pinch for booking the day off work and taking the time out of your weekend to support the Youth team, it really was appreciated and means a lot. We also missed our resident Warwickshire Senior County player Kev Dowling, but we know he was supporting us from a far.
With 5 wins out of 5 for Warwickshire, it was great to continue the winning streak that we have started off in the new 2023/2024 season.
We look forward to our next game where we will host Hertfordshire on Sunday 18th February 2024 at Radford Social Club Coventry, doors open at 11.00hrs, toe to the oche at 12.30hrs
The bear cubs played some great darts and as always we couldn’t be any prouder
Match Report - Team Manager Paul
Warwickshire v Suffolk 17th December 2023
With the final game of 2023, the Christmas songs were playing, secret Santa presents were under the Warwickshire County Youth tree and there was great Christmas spirit in the room as Warwickshire welcomed an unbeaten Suffolk team.
We started the day with the Ladies section, with only one lady for Suffolk, Warwickshire started the day on the front foot. Up 1st for the ladies was Krystal, Krystal has been playing some very good consistent darts and today was no different, this was a very close with the legs going with the throw, with Suffolk nicking the match 3-2. Krystal hit a great 15.45 average. Moving on to the next match was Kacie who has been playing some excellent darts in previous county matches and also local competitions. The match was played at a great standard and pace with Kacie winning the match 3-1 and a very impressive 17.54 average, her highest so far this season. With Kacie winning this had tided the match at 1-1 going into the final Match. With only the 1st 2 games counting for Suffolk due to league rules this meant Warwickshire were given the final match point and a 2-1 win for the ladies section. With Isobel still to play, Isobel played some steady darts and just come up short losing 3-0 with a 12.05.
Next up was the under 18’s section. Up first was Kian, Kian played some amazing darts, high scoring and great finishing, with a 180 his first of the season and over 4 ton plus scores. Kian started off steady winning the first leg, losing the second but then upped his game. Kian hit a very impression 126 finish in the fourth leg to take the match 3-1 with a 24.05 average and Man of Match for the Under 18’s section. Next up was Harley, taking to the stage off the back of a MOM performance in the previous match, Harley was full of confidence. From the start of the match Harley struggled to get his rhythm, and lost 3-0 with a 16.92 average. This brought Suffolk level within the section. Third up was Ben, Ben delivered a very solid performance with a great 3-0 win and 22.43 average. Fourth up for the under 18’s was Charlie, Charlie played steady and hit 4 x 100 scores. Charlie’s opponent hit big scores and finishes at the right time to snatch the win 3-1. Charlie finished with a 17.90 average. The under 18’s section was now all square at 2-2 going into the last match. Fifth and final player for the under 18’s section was Mitch, unbeaten in the last 12 matches, a very impressive record. Mitch played some lovely darts and with 3 x 100 plus scores took no time to complete the match with a 3-0 win and a 20.59 average. This also sealed the under 18’s section win for Warwickshire at 3-2 and the overall score at 5-3 going into the Under 21’s section
Between the Under 18’s and Under 21’s, there were two additional matches for Owen and Tommy on the stage. First up was Tommy, only his second county game for Warwickshire, Tommy stepped on to the stage with no fear or nerves. Tommy started off with 3 x 100’s in the first leg. Tommy showed what he can deliver and took home the victory 3-0 and a 15.34 average. Tommy was very pleased with his performance and had a smile on his face when he left the stage. Next up was Owen, Owen went off in his game like a steam train hitting a 180, followed by some steady score to take the first leg. Owen played well but his opponent secured the win. Owen losing 3-1 and a 16.96 average.
Up stepped the under 21’s with a spring in their step and the team spirit buzzing, with only two wins out of the five remaining matches required to take the overall win.
First up was Luke, with a very professional performance with 2 x 140’s and 3 x 100 scores delivered a solid performance but the match came down to the final leg, unfortunately Luke's opponent took out tops in 2 to seal the match 3-2, Luke finished with a 23.07 average. Up next was Alfie to the stage, high of confidence from the practice board. Alfie struggled to get into second gear. Alfie took the first 2 legs hitting 4 x 100 scores, after this Alfie struggled with his doubles to seal the match with his opponent jumping on the chances taking out a 135. The match went all the way to the final leg and Alfie’s narrowly losing 3-2 with a 17.59 average. This brought the match all square 5-5 and Suffolk 2-0 lead in the under 21’s section. Next up was Harry, Harry had been playing well in local leagues leading up to this match. The match was very close with both players hitting over 8 x 100+ scores and Harry hitting a 180 in the first leg. The match went with the throw with Harry falling short losing 3-2 with a very respectable 23.67 average. This gave the section win for Suffolk and the lead for the first time in the day. Fourth up was Sam, Sam was unbeaten this season and was full of confidence. Sam played steady darts and hitting 4 x 100+ scores, kept his nerve to deliver a 3-0 win and an excellent MOM performance with a 21.17 average. Sam kept his cool on the stage and never let his nerves get the better of him. The overall match was now at 6-6 with the 1 final game to go to decide the winners.
Up stepped Toby on his debut for the team. Toby started off with some nerves and excitement, and understandably so as this was his debut game and to add to that, the game was at 6-6 with only 1 win needed for either team to secure the victory. Toby didn’t take long to settle his nerves and kept a cool head going leg for leg with the game now at 2-2 it was the deciding leg. In the deciding leg Toby started with a 100, followed by 121 which gave him a great start, Toby needed 40 to win the game, the room was silent. Toby stepped back and hit the middle of the double 20 bed. The atmosphere in the room hit another level as all the supporters of Warwickshire cheered. The smile from ear to ear on Toby’s face was a picture and one that I’m sure people won’t forget, followed by a look of pure relief. Toby was very proud of himself as he should be and so were we. I can only imagine the amount of pressure Toby felt up on the stage in the nail biting deciding Leg, Toby won 3-2 with a 17.81 average. This sealed the overall match 7-6 to Warwickshire.
Finally to seal the day the off stage game saw Zac play for the first time with the County team, Zac played a steady game and hit some great scores but unfortunately lost 3-1 with a 18.01 average, there was so many positives to take from it. We welcome you to the Warwickshire family and hope that you can return for the next match in January 2024.
Suffolk had some amazing talent and they really pushed Warwickshire right to the very end. We look forward to the return fixture where I am sure Suffolk will be out for revenge.
Unfortunately Amy, Alfie Dunn and Maya were unable to attend this weekend, we missed you all and know you were all rooting for the team, and we can’t wait to see you all at the next game. It was great to have Jenson there supporting us and cheering us on today. We also missed our resident DJ Ollie in the booth today but he was there supporting from the floor
With 4 wins out of 4 for Warwickshire, it was great to continue the winning streak that we have started off in the new 2023/2024 season. The bear cubs played some great darts and as always we couldn’t be any prouder
Thank you to Helen for keeping everyone fed and watered with breakfast, lunch & hot drinks all day, as always you did a sterling job. Thank you also to everyone who baked and bought cakes for our cake sale, they went down a treat
A massive thank you to all our supporters who as always come out in their numbers. Thank you to Warwickshire Senior County players/officials Kev, Nina and Sue that took time out of their weekend to support the Youth, it really was appreciated and means a lot.
A final thank you to Gary from BULL’S Darts Germany for coming along to our home game and meeting the players again, and of course thank you for all of the dart boards and seeing our home set
We look forward to our next game where we will host Middlesex on Sunday 21st January 2024 at Radford Social Club Coventry, doors open at 11.00hrs, toe to the oche at 12.30hrs
We all hope that you have a lovely Christmas and happy New Year
Match Report - Team Manager Paul
Bedfordshire v Warwickshire 19th November 2023
Before the day all started, Warwickshire County Youth team were confirmed as the official and first team in the UK, to be sponsored by leading darts brand BULL’S Darts. All the players and parents were very excited with the new deal, and hopefully a very long term relationship.
With no ladies within the Bedfordshire team this gave us the opportunity for our six ladies to all play on the stage. Starting with the Ladies was our very own Club Captain Isobel. Isobel put in a steady performance against Maya, the match was very tight with the first two legs going with the throw, but the experience of Isobel took her over the line with a 3-1 win and 9.61 average. Maya played some great days and gained some great stage experience with a 9.55 average. Next up was the O'Connor twins Kacie against Krystal. This match was played at a very high standard and pace. The match was nip and tuck, with some great scoring by both, with Kacie taking the match will an excellent average 15.58 and 3-1 win. Krystal held her own and delivered a great average 16.20. Finally up for the ladies was Emmie and Rosie. The match was evenly match but came down to doubles and on this occasion Rosie Team Captain took her chances and sealed the victory to a 3-0 and 10.89 average. Emmie played with confident on the stage and finished with a 10.75 average, and even at the end of the match was still in great spirits. Kacie took the LOM performance for the section, this concluded the ladies section with Warwickshire winning 3-0 and a nice foundation moving into the under 18’s Section.
Next up was the under 18’s section. Up first was Owen, Owen played some good darts during his match, keeping his composure and delivering a great performance, unfortunately Owen could not get the match over the line and just fell short with a 3-2 loss with a 13.95 average. Next up was Harley taking to the stage with a smile on his face and raring to go. Harley hit some great scores and hitting the doubles at the right time to win the match 3-1 with a solid 19.92 average. Giving Harley his under 18’s MOM performance. With this match now making this section all square and Warwickshire 4-1 up for the day. Next up was Kian full of confidence, with the match fully in Kians hands, with steady darts and scores Kian took no time to seal the match with a 3-1 victory and 16.67 average. Next up was, Mitch who still continues his unbeaten record, with a very strong 3-0 win with an average of 19.52 and some great high scores, including a 180. This gave us the section win for the under 18’s section and only 1 more win needed for the overall win. Finally stepping up for the under 18’s was Charlie, Charlie played some steady darts and hit some good scores, Charlie really struggled with his doubles, but he dug deep throughout the match and never gave up and he delivered the 3-1 win with a 11.69 average and he secured the overall match win for Warwickshire with the score now at 7-1, with 5 games still to play
With section wins for both the ladies and under 18’s, we had sealed the overall match win with the under 21’s section still to play.
Between the Under 18’s and Under 21’s section our first reserve game saw 9 year old Alfie Dunn step up for only his second Stage game, Alfie hit some solid scores and never gave up once, Alfie just fell short loosing 3-2 with the match going to the deciding leg, Alfie is improving all the time and it is great to have him as part of the team.
Up stepped the under 21’s with a spring in their step and the team spirit buzzing, with the match already won, the confidence was high.
First stepped up was Luke, with a very professional performance and Luke delivered a solid performance that we all know he can with a 3-0 win and 20.31 average. This gave Warwickshire a 1-0 lead for the section and 8-1 lead overall. Next Up Harry, Harry played some solid darts, giving his opponent no chance in catching him to seal a 3-0 win in no time. Giving Harry MOM for the under 21’s section with a 22.10 average. Up next was Alfie to the stage, high of confidence from the practice board. Alfie struggled to get into second gear, hitting solid scores but hit a challenge with his doubles. Alfie in all four legs got to a double first but his opponent hit them at the right time to take a 3-1 win, Alfie hit a respectable 18.09 average. This gave Bedfordshire their second point of the day. At this stage the overall match score was 9-2 to Warwickshire and 2-1 up in the section. Next up was Ben, Ben came to the stage off the back of some solid performances. Ben played steady darts and delivered a 3-1 win, with a 18.35 average and brought home the section win with one game to go. Last up to the stage for the under 21’s was Sam. Sam stayed calm on stage and presented himself well. Sam kept his cool and delivered the winning darts in the fourth leg to win 3-1 and 21.23 average.
Finally Toby took to the stage for the final reserve game of the day. Toby started like an express train and took the match from the start. Toby hit some lovely shots, and has given the team manager a headache moving forward, with a 3-0 win and 16.70 average. Toby seemed very pleased with his performance and really enjoyed his experience on the stage.
Unfortunately Amy, Jenson & Tommy were unable to attend this weekend, we missed you all and know you were all rooting for the team, and we can’t wait to see you all at the next game. We also missed our resident DJ Ollie on the coach
With an impressive 11-2 win for Warwickshire, it was great to continue the winning streak that we have started off in the new 2023/2024 season. The bear cubs played some great darts and as always we couldn’t be any prouder
A massive thank you to all our supporters who travelled to Bedfordshire, who as always travel in their number to show how well Warwickshire support their team to create an awesome away game. Thank you also to Gary from BULL’S darts who came to meet the players and understand the Warwickshire County Youth set up and experiences we are building.
We look forward to our next game where we will host Suffolk on Sunday 17th December at Radford Social Club Coventry, doors open at 11.00hrs, toe to the oche at 12.30hrs
We will also be doing our secret Santa presents after all the games have finished
Warwickshire v Buckinghamshire 29th October 2023
Warwickshire kicked off their 1st home match of the season against the current Eastern division champions Buckinghamshire. It was Battle of the champions
With DJ Ollie pumping out the tunes the team spirit very high as the matches started.
Starting with the Ladies was our very own club captain Isobel. Isobel put in a strong performance and delivered the first point on the board with a 3-2 win and a 14.48 average. Second up was Krystal. Krystal hit some great scores and with her fighting spirit came out winning the final leg to win 3-2 with 15.76 average. This made the ladies section 2-0 to Warwickshire sealing the section win, with still one game remaining. Next stepped up or very own England Darts youth team 2024 girls reserve Kacie. Stepping on the stage Kacie had lots of confidence and produced an excellent 3-0 win and a 16.16 average, giving Kacie her LOM performance. This match concluded the ladies section with Warwickshire winning 3-0 and a nice foundation moving into the under 18’s Section.
Between the ladies and Under 18’s section the first off stage games (reserve games) saw Amy with a steady performance win 3-0 on her debut for Warwickshire with a 13.42 average. Welcome to the family Amy & Sally, we hope you enjoyed your first game with us. Next up was Maya, Maya is our youngest Lady in the team, but shown that her steady darts and solid performance produced a 14.14 average but fell short to a 3-1 defeat. Maya has as a bright future and is pushing for that stage match. Up next was our youngest player in the team Alfie Dunn, who always has a smile from ear to ear and is a pleasure to watch, Alfie had some great darts and won his game 3-1 with a 8.50 average.
Next up was the under 18’s section. Up first was Kian, Kian played some good darts during his match, keeping his composure and delivering a great performance winning 3-1 with a 22.87 average. Next up was Charlie taking to the Stage with a smile on his face and raring to go. Charlie hit some great scores and hitting the doubles at the right time to win the match 3-0 with a 15.99 average. Next up was Harley full of confidence, with the match nip and tuck all the way and going to the final leg decider. Harley brought the win home with a 3-2 victory with a 13.21 average. This win secured us the under 18’s section win and the score was at 6-0 to Warwickshire overall.
Then followed Mitch, Mitch who was unbeaten all last season took to the stage, with a very strong 3-0 win with an average of 23.12 and some great high scores, including 2 x 180’s. Giving Mitch his under 18’s MOM performance, and the overall match win for Warwickshire with the score at 7-0, with 6 games still to play. Finally stepping up for the Under 18’s was Owen, Owen played very steady darts, hitting big scores, but fell short with a 3-1 defeat and the first match point on the board for Buckinghamshire. Owen hit a 19.46 average and was unlucky on a couple of legs just wiring the doubles.
The match was now at 7-1, sections wins for both the ladies and under 18’s, we had sealed the overall match win with the under 21’s section still to play.
Between the Under 18’s and Under 21’s section our third reserve game seen Toby step up for only his second game for Warwickshire, Toby hit some solid scores and took the match all the way to the deciding leg. Unfortunately Toby just fell short on his match and his opponent sealed the win 3-2, Toby’s average was a respectable 19.86. Next up was Emmie. Emmie felt very confident with her darts in practice and was hoping that would be replicated on to the match board. Emmie played well during her game but fell short losing 3-0 with a 11.49 average.
Finally for the reserves was team Captain Rosie. Rose took to the board with lots of confidence and played some great darts, great scores unfortunately Rosie lost 3-1 with a 14.32 average, but the positives where that Emmie and Rosie are back on the board where they both love to be.
Up stepped the under 21’s with a spring in their step and the team spirit buzzing, with the match already won, the confidence was high.
First stepped up was Harry, Harry played some solid darts hitting the highest checkout of the day of 96 ,but came up against a very good opponent who delivered a 12 dart final leg to beat harry 3-2. Harry’s average was 23.24. Harry was not disappointed with his darts, just said “I was beaten by the better player in the final leg”. Now with Warwickshire 1-0 down in the section, next stepped up Sam. Sam started off with steady darts all round, with Sam’s opponent taking the first 2 legs, Sam dug deep and delivered the scores and doubles when needed to bring the game back all square at 2-2. Sam started the final leg well and kept his nerves to win 3-2 with a 17.93 average. This made the section all square 1-1 moving on to the third match of the section. Next up was Ben, feeling very confident from being selected for the England Youth darts Team 2024 boys Reserves. Ben with a clinical 3-0 win with an outstanding 30.06 average (this will challenge the best in the league this season) with 3 x 180’s thrown in there for fun. Ben was over the moon with his performance and could not believe what had happened. This gave Ben his MOM performance.
Next up Alfie Busby calm as ever steps on the stage, with the match going one way then the other Alfie kept his cool and delivered the winning darts in the final leg to win 3-2 and seal the section win. With Warwickshire now 3-1 ahead in the under 21’s and 10-2 ahead overall, all that was left was for Luke to step up on stage. Luke played some brilliant darts and hit some great scores and showed people what he can do. Luke hit a very respectable 26.75 average. Luke left the stage with a smile on his face (a Luke smile ) and sealed the match with a 4-1 section win in the under 21’s and an overall win of 11-2 to Warwickshire.
With an impressive 11-2 win for Warwickshire, it was great to continue the winning streak that we have started off in the new 2023/2024 season. The bear cubs played some great darts and as always we couldn’t be any prouder
We missed Jenson & Tommy this weekend, can’t wait to have you with us
Thank you to Helen for keeping everyone fed and watered with breakfast, lunch & hot drinks all day, as always you did a sterling job. We literally sold out of everything
A finally massive thank you to all our supporters, with over 100 people in attendance who as always support the players and create an awesome atmosphere.
We look forward to our next game which will see us travel to Bedfordshire on Sunday 19th November 2023 at Arlesey Town Football Club, Hitchen Rd, Arlesey SG15 6RSh
Team Managers Match Report
Middlesex v Warwickshire – 10th September 2023
Warwickshire kicked off the season with a trip down the M40 to Harrow, Middlesex, in a new division for the team in the Eastern Division. With new venues and new players to play against the Warwickshire team were buzzing for the start of an exciting new season.
After a warm welcome from our host Middlesex in a very modern, spacious & more importantly air conditioned venue, we kicked off the day with the Ladies section.
Starting with the Ladies was our very own Kacie. Kacie put in a very strong display and delivered the first point on the board for Warwickshire with a 3-2 win, Kacie finished with a 14.52 average. Second up was Isobel. Isobel hit some great scores but her opponent was very clinical in her finishing to take the match 3-0 and with Isobel finishing with a 13.44 average. This made the ladies section all square with only Krystal left to play. Krystal stepped onto the stage and produced an excellent 3-1 win with a LOM 15.76 average. This closed off the ladies section with Warwickshire winning 2-1 and a nice foundation moving into the under 18’s Section.
Between the ladies and Under 18’s section the first reserve game was played on stage which saw Emmie taking to the stage. Emmie played some steady darts and seemed to be enjoying her darts whilst playing, unfortunately Emmie was unable to close the match out and lost 3-1 with a 10.29 average.
After the first reserve game the under 18’s started off with Harley first up. Harley played some good darts during his match but was unable to secure the win and lost 3-1 with a 12.51 average. Next up was Charlie against one of Middlesex’s strong under 18’s. Charlie hit some great scores but struggled with some doubles and finished with a 14.22 average and his opponent found the doubles at the right time to win the match 3-0. After two matches within the under 18’s Middlesex were 2-0 up in the section and 3-2 overall. Next up was Mitch unbeaten all last season Mitch took to the stage, with a strong performance and a 15.49 average and some great high scores, Mitch won 3-0 and made the overall match all square 3-3 and 2-1 to Middlesex in the section. Fourth up for Warwickshire was Kian Poyner, he was practicing well before getting onto the stage, Kian did not disappoint and took the practice darts to the stage with a comfortable 3-0 win and a 16.92 average and MOM for the under 18’s section. With this win the section was all square at 2-2 and Warwickshire had taken back the lead to 4-3 overall. Finally up for the Under 18’s was Owen, Owen played very steady darts with a 16.29 average, hitting big scores and taking his doubles when needed. The match was nip and tuck until the final leg where his opponent took out the 5th leg to win 3-2, Middlesex won this section 3-2 and the overall match was all square going into the final Section under 21’s.
Between the Under 18’s and Under 21’s section our second reserve game seen Warwickshire’s Captain Rosie take to the stage with almost 12 month off the board. Rose took to the stage with lots of confidence and delivered a 3-0 win, 12.92 average and confidence to take into the next match.
Up stepped the under 21’s with a spring in their step and the great team spirit and with the match all square at 4-4 and all to play for. First stepped up was Ben with a steady performance and delivered a 3-1 win and with an average of 20.61 the points started to be placed on the board. Next up was Alfie, cool as a cucumber he stepped on the stage and with a 180 thrown in and a solid 3-0 win and a 18.33 average this made the under 21’s section 2-0 to Warwickshire and 6-4 ahead overall.
Next up was Luke, Luke met a very strong opponent from the PDC development tour. Luke played some lovely darts and hit some great scores but his opponent was too strong and won 3-0, Luke hit a respectable 20.18 average. This pulled one game back for Middlesex to make the section 2-1 to Warwickshire and 6-5 overall. Next up on his debut for Warwickshire was Tommy, Tommy was looking forward to this opportunity and held himself well. Tommy’s opponent hit the right doubles and large scores at the right time. Tommy lost 3-0 with a 15.72 average and the experience to take into the next game. This made the section all square 2-2 and the overall match 6-6, with one to play.
Finally up for Warwickshire was Sam, Sam had been keen and excited to play all day from the moment we arrived until the moment he played. Sam stepped onto the stage knowing that a win would seal the under 21’s section win and also the overall win for Warwickshire. We all reassured Sam there was no pressure on him to win but to go up there and enjoy every second of it. Sam and his opponent played some amazing darts, both hitting ton plus scores, Sam taking out an impressive 102 finish in the first leg and hitting a 180 in the second leg. Sam showed the passion he has for both Warwickshire and darts. The match went down to the final nail biting deciding leg with Sam taking out 56 in the fifth leg to seal the section win and overall 7-6 win for Warwickshire. With a very well battled and deserved MOM average of 23.06. The pride and elation on Sam’s face was a very touching moment for us all to see.
With all 3 sections completed Warwickshire came away with a great and well fought 7-6 win away from home.
To seal the day, the final reserve game was Toby on his debut for Warwickshire. Toby was understandably a little nervous before the match. But he turned his nerves into a confident & positive performance. Toby played darts like someone who has been playing on the stage for years with a respectable 16.91 average and a great 3-1 win. With this impressive win for Warwickshire we hope that this can continue throughout the season.
Unfortunately Alfie D, Amy, Harry, Jenson & Maya were unable to attend this weekend, we missed you all and know you were all rooting for the team, and we can’t wait to see you all at the next game. We also missed our resident DJ Ollie on the coach
A massive thank you to all our supporters who travelled to Middlesex, who as always travel in their number to show how well Warwickshire support their team to create an awesome atmosphere at away game. One of the representatives from Middlesex commented when we all walked in off the coach that she thought an army had turned up.
Thank you to our hosts Middlesex, your guys & girls were great.
We look forward to welcoming everyone to our 1st home game of the season on Sunday 29th October where we will host Buckinghamshire North at Radford Social Club Coventry, doors open at 11.00hrs, toe to the oche at 12.30hrs
Match Report - Team Manager Paul - Worcestershire v Warwickshire 23rd April 2023
For our last away game of the season, Warwickshire took the short trip to Worcestershire. With the coach packed full as always, resident DJ Ollie on the music and over 50 people supporting the Warwickshire bear cubs, the support and atmosphere was great.
Starting with the Ladies, first up was Club Captain Isobel. Taking to the stage with confidence as always, delivering a steady game Isobel took the win 3-0 with an average 11.13. Next up was Kacie, who delivered a solid performance, taking out the doubles at the right time and hitting big scores when it counted. Kacie sealed the section win for the ladies with a 3-1 win with 66, 40 & 76 checkouts and a 17 dart leg. Kacie’s Lady of the match average of 17.44 and a 2-0 lead within the ladies section. Finally up for the ladies with Krystal, this match was a great example of very competitive darts. With Krsytal hitting a 17 dart leg and some great scoring, Krystal just fall short of the win losing 3-2 with a very respectable average of 13.62. The ladies really had set the stage for the boys.
Warwickshire took the section win 2-1 and take the lead into the under 18’s section
Mitch kicked off the under 18’s section with a match against a very impressive opponent. Mitch hit some great scores throughout the match to seal the match 3-1 and with an impressive 18.96 average. This gave Warwickshire a 3-1 lead overall and a great 1-0 start for the under 18’s section. Mitch continued his unbeaten run to 9 games in a row, and looking for a full house at our final match of the season. Next up was Harley, taking no time to seal a very steady and professional performance and a 3-1 win and an average of 17.79. Harley gave an extendable lead within the section and overall, moving Warwickshire to a 4-1 lead. 3rd up for under 18’s was Owen, Owen played some great darts throughout the match. Owen battled throughout the match and narrowly lost 3-2 with an average of 18.12
4th up and on his stage debut was Kian, very relaxed and confident, Kian took to the stage. Kian’s opponenet hit the highest average of the section. Kian had a smile on his face throughout the match and fully enjoyed his experience on the stage and finshed with an impressive average of 22.00. This brought Worcestershire back all square within the under 18’S section at 2-2 and overall Warwickshire leading 4-3. Finally to wrap up the under 18’s section was Ben. Ben has been very impressive in the last few matches and with a strong performace and hiting the right scores and double when required, Ben won 3-0 win with the Man of the match average of 23.86. This also gave the under 18’s the section win 3-2 and overall a lead of 5-3 going into the final section of the day under 21’s.
With only two wins required from the under 21’s for Warwickshire to seal the overall win. First up for the under 21’s was Luke. Luke played very steady darts, againist a very impressive oppoenent. His opponent took him to a last leg decider, where Luke took the edge to win 3-2 with a man of the match average of 21.25. Next up was Campbell in his last year with the team, Campbell has been improving every match and his confidence has been growning. With his opponent steady and hitting steady darts Campbell fell short with a 3-0 loss and a 16.65 average. With Worcestershire now pulling back the score to 6-4 the gap was getting shortend. Next up was Keelan, Keelan took to the stage with confidence and looking to seal the match. His opponent on his debut for Worcestershire shown no nervous to delivered a 3-1 win for Worcestershire. Keelan hit a 15.49 average. Worcestershire took the lead within the section to 2-1 and closed the gap to within 1 at 6-5 overall. With only two games remaining Warwickshire only need 1 win to seal the victory.
Next up was Harry Earp, the hero of the team. The emotions were all there today as Harry developed dartistus on the stage for the first time in his career. With the support of the room and his team mates he battled through his game. But to come from 2-0 down to take the atmosphere levels to it’s highest Harry dug deep and develiered the comeback to win 3-2 and seal the overall win for Warwickshire. Our special thanks goes to Harry’s opponent Ben Liggins, who previosuly suffered from dartistus. Ben supported Harry throughout the game with kind encouraging words and an arm round him on stage. This shows that it’s not all about winning at any cost but the support within the darting community if there to see.
With the match now won for Warwickshire, this gave our final player Harry Franklin the opportunity to relax and play the darts we know he can. Harry played a very strong oppoenent who had the highest average of the day of 25.91. Harry fell short to a 3-0 loss but never gave up or let it get to him and finsihed with a impressive average of 22.35.
This gave Warwickhsire a 7-6 win overall
Additional to the stage games, we had our reserve games. First up for the ladies was Team Captain Rosie. It was great to see Rosie get back onto the board following a few month off, Rosie hit some great scores but fell score with a 2-0 loss and a 12.73 average. Next up was the battle of the two Warwickshire girls Maya and Emmie. This match went all the way with Maya taking the third leg to win 2-1, this game was very tight and was enjoyable to watch and they both played great. Onto the boy’s reserves, Charlie played some steady darts and won the match 2-1. Second up for the boys was Sam, same hit some big scores of 140 /134 in the first leg and 140 in the second leg. Same hit a very impressive 119 check out to win 2-0 and a 21.78 average.
Finally for the boys, 8 year old Alfie Dunn. Alfie stepped up and won his first reserve game of the season, Alfie won 2-0 with a 78 check out in 3 darts to seal the match. The joy and smile on his face was a pleasure to see and the whole team congratulated him on his victory. Well done Alfie with a great average of 11.51
We missed Alfie Busby, Thomas, Jacob & Jenson today who were unable to attend. Alfie displayed some great darts at the JDC Advanced tour at the weekend. Massive congratulations to Jenson Walker for winning his 2 games representing England in the 42nd British Internationals in the England Youth Boys team and the team winning overall.
With an impressive 7-6 win for Warwickshire, it was great to continue the unbeaten run in 2023 and with only one match left of the season. Warwickshire continue to sit top of the overall table for 8 consecutive months and giving it one final push to hopefully become Champions of the Central Section of the NYDO.
A massive thank you to all our supporters, who as always travel in their number to show how well Warwickshire support their team to create a awesome atmosphere at away game. Thank you to our hosts Worcestershire, your guys & girls were great.
We look forward to our next and final game of the season at home on Sunday 21st May 2023 at Radford Social Club Coventry, where we will be hosting Clwyd
Match Report - Team Manager Paul - Warwickshire v Merseyside 2nd April 2023
With over three months of not playing a home game, we were back at the home of Warwickshire County Youth Darts – Radford Social Club.
With all the time we have been away from our home venue it was great to get back to, if we do say so ourselves our impressive stage, set up, atmosphere & food. As we hosted Merseyside, with our resident DJ from the aways trips DJ Ollie. Warwickshire created a great spirit and atmosphere
Starting with the Ladies. I would like to again praise our team Captain Rosie for making the decision to allow fellow players to be picked for stage games.
First up was Krystal on here home debut of the season, and on the back of her steady performance at Lancashire. Krystal delivered a performance we all know she can, with a tight game and securing a 3-2 win with a 12.28 average, Warwickshire started the day off well. Next up was our longest serving player of 9 years and Club Captain Isobel. Taking to the stage with confidence, Isobel fell short of sealing the match with a 3-1 defeat, but a respectable average of 12.82. Isobel’s opponent delivered some great darts to take out the legs at the right time. With this result the ladies section was all square leading into the final match.
Finally stepped up Kacie who delivered a solid performance, taking out the doubles at the right time and hitting big scores when it counted. Kacie sealed the section for the ladies with a 3-0 win and lady of the match with a 14.18 average. This gave Warwickshire a section win for the ladies of 2-1.
After the break the under 18’s where up next. Ben kicked off the section against a very impressive opponent. Ben hit some great scores throughout the match to seal the match 3-1 and take man of the match for the section with a very impressive 22.86 average. This gave Warwickshire a 3-1 lead overall and a great 1-0 start for the under 18’s section.
Next up was Harley, taking no time to seal a very steady and professional performance and a 3-0 win, plus the highest check out of the day of 116 and an average of 19.26. Next up for under 18’s was the only unbeaton player of the season to date, Mitch. Mitch continued his unbeaton run to 8 games in a row and an impressive 3-0 win a great check out of 100 and an average of 21.26. Micth as always had a smile on his face as he left the stage, and rightly so as his record unbeaton speaks for itself.
Next up for Warwickshire was Charlie, played some great darts throughout the match, his opponent hitting the second highest average of the day for Merseyside of 20.31 and with Charlie losing 3-0 this was not a true reflection of the game with Charlie hitting a 19.36 average. The score was now 3-1 to Warwickshire in the section and 5-2 overall. Finally to wrap up the under 18’s section was Owen. Owen has been impressive in the last few matches within the reserves to seal his place on the stage. Owen stepped up and played steady darts and finished the legs when required. With a 3-0 win and an average of 15.82 Owen sealed the under 18’s section taking it to 4-1 win and 6-2 overall.
With only one win required from the under 21’s for Warwickshire to seal the match, first up for the under 21’s was Campbell. Campbell in his last year with the team, has been improving every match and his confidence has been growning. With a very impressive 3-0 win and a 21. 78 average, Campbell completed the overall win for the day and a 7-2 lead. With the match now won for Warwickshire, this gave the remaining four players within the section the oppounity to relax and play the darts we know that can. They did not disappoint with next up Harry Franklin. Harry played one of his best games for Warwickshire to date with a 3-0 win and a very impressive 25.05 average. Next up was our newly sponsored by Target Alfie Busby. Alfie showed us all exactly why target have sponsored him, with a performance that impressed all to see. Alfie secured a 3-0 win and man of the match for the under 21’s with an outstanding average of 27.33. Alfie also got a 180, and the lowest dart leg of 15 darts, it was a pleasure to watch.
Next up was Harry Earp. As we know Harry does what Harry does best. With steady scoring, impressive finishing Harry sealed the match with a 3-0 win and a 20.88 average. With his scores including 3 x 100’s and 2 x 140’s Harry showcased why he has won 7 out of 8 matches this season. With Warwickshire now running away with a 10-2 score line, the final pieace to the jigsaw was Keelan. Keelan had been moved up to the under 21’s for this match. With an excellent 137 start to the match Keelan hit the ground running from the start. Keelen moved to a 2-0 lead and looked like sealing the match in 3 legs but his opponent came back with excellent finishing in the 3rd to make the match 2-1. In the fourth leg Keelen hit two large score 100 & 125 to leave himself the bull to seal the match. Keelen with 50 left stepped up and only required one dart to take the bull out to win the match 3-1 with a 15.34 average and complete the day for Warwickshire and a 11-2 win overall
Additional to the stage games, we had our reserve games. First up for the ladies was Emmie. Emmie played some great darts but unfortunately could not seal the match with an average of 8.92 and 3-0 defeat. Next up for the ladies was our debut player Maya, Maya has been playing in the Coventry Academy over the past year, and I have been watching her progress over the months and invited her come along. Maya held herself really well, taking the first two legs. Unfortunately Maya could not finish the match off losing 3-2 with a very impressive 11.65 average. With only being her first match for Warwickshire the future seems very positive for Maya.
Onto the boy’s reserves, Kian was first up with a 16.47 average but falling short of the win, losing 3-2, Kian hitting excellent scores of 2x 140/123/125/3x100. Next up for the boys was Sam, Sam played some steady darts and hit the doubles when needed to seal a 3-0 win and a 14.45 average. With two matches left Luke took to the oche, Luke hit some great scores (170/140’s/125/100) winning 3-1 with a 16.09 average. Finally to step up for the reserves Jenson (also a Warwickshire Senior B player) played an outstanding match hitting 180/140/135/125/121/100 but just fall short of a 3-2 loss with a 26.31 average. Jenson showed everyone why Warwickshire seniors have selected him for their team and it was an honour for the team to have him part of the squad.
We missed Alfie D, Thomas, Jacob, who were unable to attend.
With an impressive 11-2 win for Warwickshire, it was great to continue the winning streak in 2023 and with only two matches left of the season, everything is to play for. The bears played some great darts today, as always we couldn’t be any prouder
Thank you to Helen for keeping everyone fed and watered with breakfast, lunch & hot drinks all day, as always you did a sterling job.
A finally massive thank you to all our supporters, with over 100 in attendance who as always support the players and create and awesome atmosphere. Amongst our supporters was Noel Grant a Warwickshire Seniors Player, thank you for coming along and supporting the team, it really was appreciated. We are already very lucky to have Kev Dowling also a Warwickshire Senior player at all of our games too, supporting & waving the Warwickshire flag. I know the whole team look up to you both and you are great role models to our bear cubs
We look forward to our next game away on Sunday 23rd April 2023 where we travel to Worcestershire
Match Report - Team Manager Paul Lancashire v Warwickshire 12th March 2023
With our 3rd away match in a row, and an early start we were Lancashire bound. Once again, the coach journey was like a party bus the players and parents in great spirits.
Starting with the Ladies. Firstly, I would like to praise as always, our team captain Rosie for making the tough decision and allowing her fellow players to be picked for stage games. Rosie was back in the reserves playing the sport she has always loved, a great role model as team captain.
With club captain Isobel taking to the stage first the match was very close with Isobel taking the final leg to seal a great 3-2 win and to get our ladies of to a winning start, Isobel with a 12.92 average and another Lady of the Match under her belt. Up next was Kacie with some steady darts and full of confidence, Kacie comfortably completed the match with a 3-0 win and a steady average of 11.22. With the win in the bag, this sealed the section win for the ladies with one game still to play. Up stepped Krystal on here stage debut, Krystal showed no nerves at all on the stage and completed an impressive 3-0 win with a 8.54 average. The ladies certainly brought home the points.
After the break the under 18 where up next, Charlie kicked off the section with a match against a very impressive opponent, Charlie hit some great scores throughout the match but with his opponent hitting an impressive 25.91 average. Charlie lost 3-0 with a 17.87 average. Next up was Keelan he shown his experience on the stage to deliver steady and confident darts, with a 16.34 average and a 3-0-win Keelan leveled up the section 1-1. Up next was Ben, Ben started off the match really well and sprinted into a 2-0 lead, his opponent then turned on the gas to hit back with high scores and great finishing, Ben fell short of sealing the match with an average of 18.71 and lost 3-2. This gave Lancashire the lead within the section with only two games left to play. Up stepped Mitch who is unbeaten all season and was full of confidence. Mitch took no time to seal a great 3-0 win with a 17.68 average and Man of the Match for the section. This made the section all square at 2-2. Finally, for the under 18’s was Harley, Harley started off well hitting 100+ scores. Harley had a strong opponent who managed to take all 3 legs and a 3-0 loss for Harley. The team was still in great spirits and the overall team win was still in sight.
With the overall score now at 3-5 to Warwickshire, after the break the under 21’s were up next.
First to the stage was Harry Franklin, with hitting 170 check out in practice Harry was confident walking to the stage. Harry started with some very impressive scores 120,100 in the first 6 darts and carried on building in confidence throughout the match, harry hit 100+ scores in all three legs to complete the match 3-0 with a 21.17 average and section Man of the Match. This now gave Warwickshire a 6-3 lead with only 1 win required to take the overall team win. Next up was Campbell, with adjusting his throw and very steady performance, Campbell hit an impressive 137 and 140 enroute to a great 3-0 win, with a 19:27 average and the overall win for Warwickshire now secured. Up next was Luke, Luke struggled to get going and with only one 100+ score fell short to his opponent with a 3-0 loss with a 19:37 average, we know he will bounce back. Bringing the section score to 2-1 to Warwickshire. With Harry Earp up next, Harry came to the stage confident in practice, Harry dropped the first leg, but brought the game level to 1-1 in no time. His opponent decided to put his performance into second gear with 3 x 100+ scores at the right time to seal a 3-1 win for Lancashire, with an impressive 20.15 average for Harry. With this section now at 2-2, our last game of the day saw Sam step onto the stage. Whilst Sam suffered a defeat at the hands of a very strong opponent, Sam with a 19.06 average never gave up and got a 180 and the Warwickshire crowds went wild.
This completed the day and a 7-6 win for Warwickshire
Additional to the stage games, we had our reserve games. First up for the ladies was Emmie. Emmie played some great darts but unfortunately could not seal the match with an average of 16.05 and 2-1 defeat. Next up for the ladies was the team captain Rosie, this is the first game for a while for Rosie. Rosie with a 100+ score in the first leg could not continue to complete the match, losing 2 -1 and a 14.69 average.
Onto the boy’s reserves, Kian was first up with an impressive 2-0 win and a solid 20.65 average, followed by Owen with a steady 2-1 performance and a 17.16 average.
We missed Alfie D, Thomas, Jacob, Alfie B & Jenson who were unable to attend.
Well done to Jenson Walker on winning tour 4 at the JDC Advance Tour and a great example of what can be achieved within darts at such a young age. To add to this Alfie Busby also made his debut appearance for the JDC Advance tour and delivered some amazing performances and darts, we can’t wait to see what you both do in the next one.
We were all routing for you both all day. Our coach erupted on our way home when we watched the winning double go in for Jenson, to see the cheering from the whole of the coach really was something special
With an impressive 7-6 win for Warwickshire, it is a great foundation to continue in to 2023 and our final three matches of the season.
A massive thank you to all our supporters, who as always travel far and wide and showed Lancashire how well Warwickshire follow their team. Thank you to our hosts Lancashire for welcoming us and putting on a great day, your guys & girls were great
We look forward to our next home game on Sunday 2nd April 2023 at Radford Social Club, where we will be hosting Merseyside
Match Report - Team Manager Paul Clwyd v Warwickshire - 15th January 2023
Warwickshire kicked off the New Year with a trip to Clwyd. With the coach journey like a party bus the players, parents & supporters were in great spirits.
Firstly I would like to praise our team captain Rosie again for making the tough decision for allowing her fellow players to be picked for stage games this is fourth time in a row, Rosie continues to display what an excellent role model she is as team captain.
Starting with the Ladies and our club captain Isobel Gash taking to the stage. Isobel took the first leg and then followed up with a 120 start in the 2nd leg, Isobel went on to win the match 3.0 Isobel played some excellent darts and also receiving Lady of the Match award with an average of 13.79. Next up was Emmie O’Connor against an England Ladies Youth Champion Amy Evans. Emmie averaged a 10.59 losing 3-0 but never gave up and kept going with her fighting spirit. With the ladies section now all square at 1-1, it was time for Kacie O’Connor to step up. Kacie played some great darts kicking off with 100 in the 1st, followed by a 140. Kacie hit some big scores in the match including 121, 140 and 2 x 100 to win the match 3-1 and an average of 11.98. Warwickshire took the ladies section with a 2-1 win and laid the foundation for what was to come.
After the break the under 18’s started off with Charlie Moreton. Charlie went 1-0 down in the game, but bounced back with the next two legs to go into the fourth leg 2-1 up. His opponent hit back to make the match all square 2-2. The final leg Charlie hit steady darts to finish the leg on double 4 to seal a tight and entertaining 3-2 win with a 14.12 average. With Warwickshire 3-1 up overall so far up next up was Mitch Richardson. Mitch had an impressive performance hitting some big scores in the first with a 177 and 139 , adding a 104 and 134 in the next two, Mitch completed his match with a 3-0 win and a 17.48 average. Next up stepped Ben Gamble with a tough toe to toe encounter. Ben went down 1-0, then it went to 2-1 and then found a second gear, taking the 4th and 5th Leg to win the match 3-2. Ben hit some big score at the right time in the final deciding leg (134 and 135), with an average of 16.79 completed the Job.
Now with Warwickshire 5-1 up overall and 3-0 up in the under 18’s section. Up stepped Sam Matthews on to the stage, with lots of confidence and spring in his step. Sam won his match 3-0 with an average of 12.68. Sam hit some nice scores along the way with a 125 in the second. Sam always gives his all and shows his passion both on and off the stage. Finally up to finish off the Under 18’s was Harley Bennett, with this being Harley’s stage debut, although you would never of known this. Harley showed no nerves with hitting 140 & 125 in the 1st leg, then followed up with a 140, 125, 136 in the 2nd nearly hitting a 14 dart leg and finally starting the 3rd leg with an impressive 135. Harley produced some excellent darts to wrap up the under 18’s section with a 3-0 win and a 20.31 average and also Man of the match in the under 18’s section.
With the under 18’s section complete with a 5-0 win and the overall score was sitting at 7-1 to Warwickshire, meaning the match overall had been won and time for the under 21’s to get under way.
Next up we had the under 21’s with the team spirit buzzing throughout the whole venue first up was Harry Earp with a 16.89 average and a steady performance, Harry sprinted ahead 2-0 up in the match, then Harry decide to put his foot on the gas, hitting a maximum 180 to start the 3rd leg followed by a 100 to wrap up the match in no time. Second up was Harry Franklin, who delivered a professional performance with a 3-0 win and a 20.31 average and hit some impressive scores of 134 & 110. Harry took no time to wrap up the match. The section now was now 2-0 up to Warwickshire and 9-1 up overall. Next for Warwickshire was Campbell O’Hagan Cooper, with this only being his second time on the stage. Campbell threw some lovely darts throughout the game. Campbell lost the first leg, but bounced back to take the 2nd, making the match all square at 1-1 against a very strong opponent. Unfortunately Campbell couldn’t quite get the win this time, but with a 18.02 average, we know he will come back fighting fit. Clwyd pulled a game back to make the overall score 9-2 with 2 matches left to play.
Fourth up for Warwickshire was Alfie Busby, returning from illness last month, he was raring to go. Alfie started well with 125 and 102 in the first leg taking the lead to 1-0. Alfie then completed the next two legs to complete the 3-0 win with a 20.31 average. With the final game of the day up stepped Luke Morris, as always cool, calm and collected Luke stepped onto the stage at only 14 years old and completed a MOM performance with a 3-0 win an average of 21.78. Luke took no time to complete the match, hitting 2 x 121 and a 134.
With all 3 sections completed and won by Warwickshire, this gave an overall win of 11-2 to Warwickshire.
With our additional players to the team Thomas Heydon, Keelan Dockerty, Owen Quinn ,Krystal O’Connor and Alfie Dunn playing the reserves. Alfie only 8 years old lost his game 2-0 but he kept up the fighting spirit with an impressive 11.55 average and hitting 90 in his first leg. Thomas also lost 2-0, with a 11.00 average, we know he will come back stronger. Next up was Keelan hitting an impressive 19.26 average with a 125 and 119 and a 2-0 win. Finally up for the lads was a very focused Owen, with Owen producing the darts everyone knows he can with an impressive 22.77 average and a 2-0 win. All of the lads in the reserve games played a major part in the team spirit and moral for the whole day, finally Krystal played her game with a 2-0 win and excellent 11.26 average and hitting a 130, 90 & 87 in the second leg to win the match. Krystal played some excellent darts and is slowly putting on the pressure for being picked for stage matches.
It was a shame that Jacob Griffiths was not in attendance due to illness, we hope he gets well soon, and can’t wait for him to bounce back and show everyone what he can do.
With an impressive win for Warwickshire, it’s a great foundation for 2023 going into the final half of the season. Massive well done to everyone, we couldn’t be prouder of you all.
A massive thank you for all the supporters, with around 45 people in attendance for the away day, and filling the venue and showing Clwyd how well Warwickshire follow their team home and away. Thank you to our hosts Clwyd for welcoming us and putting on a great day, your guys & girls were great
We look forward to our next game of the season, where we will be taking a short trip up the M6 to Staffordshire on Sunday 19th February 2023