YOUTH MATCH REPORT
Sunday 18th September Hertfordshire Youth played there first game of the season 2011/2012 away to Norfolk.
The day got off with a bad start as we only had 14 players, but we made the best of the situation. With five new players in the squad things where looking good.
The under 18’s got off to a set back with new player Adrienne Barbrook missing her doubles. Adrienne lost her match 2-0. Herby Sibley then played very well, took his opponent to 1-1, but lost out on the final double. Jarred Cole then went on to play a superb game. Jarred first six darts where 125 and 121. He also hit a 100 in the same leg. Jarred took out 40 in three darts to take the first leg. The second leg Jarred started with 100 followed by 81, then just missed the 110 shot out, but took out 32 in one the next throw. Jarred won 2-0 in 46 darts with a 21.78 average. Johnny Stock then went on to win 2-1 in 67 darts. Johnny took out 20 in two, and 56 in two in the third leg. His average was 14.78. Fifth up for the u/18 was another new player from Boxmore Jimmy Chappell. Jimmy played a great game making sure he got that winning double. Jimmy won the first leg, but just missed out on double ten in the second. Jimmy then won the third leg hitting double three for the game. Jimmy’s average was 11.80. Rex Cole then had yet another fantastic game. Rex won 2-0 in 27 and 22 darts. Rex took out 50 in the first leg in 3 darts, then 16 in one to clinch the match. Rex’s average was 20.45. Hertfordshire only had six players in this section, but we won it 4-3 overall. The man of the match was Jarred Cole.
The u/21 females all played fantastic. Sammy Jeffery’s, Vicky Clark and new player Corrine Jordan. Sammy won 2-1, hitting two tones and a great average off 13.63. Vicky then went onto win 2-0 in 36 and 34 darts with the lady of the match average 14.31. Corrine also won 2-0. but had double trouble but got there in the end. Well played Ladies with winning your section 3-0.
With the score standing at Norfolk 3 Hertfordshire 7, we only needed on more game to win the match. It was now all up to the under 21 men.
In the u/21 men’s Michael Weible struggled with his doubles, and just missed out. Michael lost 2-0. Adam Pinnuck then went onto have a superb match. Adam played a dream game starting off with two 140’s followed by a 137. Adam won 2-0 in two 20 dart legs, with a great average and man of the match 25.05 average. Ryan Skinner then went onto win 2-0 in 67 darts. Ryan’s ave was 14.96. Fourth in the u/21 men was Daniel Wood. Dan played a fab game winning 2-0 in 28 and 23 darts, with a 19.65 ave. Last for Herts was Joe Clark. Joe played great winning 2-0 in 28 and 25 darts. Joe took out 40 and 32 in one dart to win his game. Joes winning average was 18.91. The u/21’s won there section 4-1.
The final result was Norfolk 4 Hertfordshire 11. A great result and a fantastic Hertfordshire youth squad to take away, so proud off them all. Well played everyone.
U/18 Man of the match Jarred Cole. Lady of the match Vicky Clark. U/21 Man of the match Adam Pinnuck.
Youth Secretary
Debbie Essam