W.A.I.B.S. - SEASON 2017/18                 

The final on paper was going to be a close match with only 35 points separating the two sides on handicap before play commenced.

First up Paul Cutler of St John’s vs Jack Sheppard from St Stephens, an open and attacking frame saw both players potting well when left opportunities and a close scoring frame ended with the St Stephens captain clearing from green to black to pull away and give a slightly lopsided final score of 34-77.

Next up for St John’s individual handicap finalist Jase Godding vs Les Thompson from St Stephens, a frame that Jason was in control of throughout until a spirited comeback by Les on the colors ended with a crucial missed black, Jase returned to sink the final black to give a frame score of 52-31.

Next up Andy Perkins vs Ben Upfield. A slightly scrappy frame this one, again with the St John’s man always seemingly in control until the colors when an unfortunate in-off green left the St Stephens man with a chance. Ben cleared from green to pink and rattled the black which would have left the frame scores level however Andy stepped up to pot a good black and take the frame 54-40.

Ben Everton vs Neil Sheppard was the next frame and both players struggled on the night with both playing well below their best. The scores were close throughout with Neil clearing the last few ball to just come out on top 31-40.

With all scores and handicaps totted up going into the last frame St John’s captain Matt Clarke had an 18 point advantage over St Stephens Paul Ellerby. The frame was always a close affair with Paul gradually making back the deficit, however when Paul missed the final blue Matt stepped up to pot an incredible blue followed by an equally impressive pink to guide his team over the line for the victory!

The match was played in good spirits with both teams equally complimentary towards each other as well as the standard humorous comments when necessary!

A final thank you to Paul Finch for giving up his time to referee the match and a final congratulations to St John’s Potters on a deserved victory in their first season in the league. Well done!