Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1 :- In the top of the table clash Newburgh Lions, thanks to an outstanding 26 points from Darren Martin, prevailed over rivals Delph Tavern, for whom Paul McAteer scored 16 and Sue Perks 12. As a result Newburgh Lions go 4 points clear at the top; Delph Tavern won on handicap however. In a very close game, Rugby Hounds, for whom Eric Lupton scored 17, beat Colly Wobblers, Mike Unsworth scoring 20 for the losers.  Despite 20 points from Peter Duffy, Turks Head Sinners lost to Greyhound, for whom Brian Farrimond scored 14 and Ritchie Venner 12. In these two games the handicap result remained the same. 

Division 2:- Turks Head Saints remain top after their victory over Ormskirk Theatre Company thanks to 18 points from Charles Johnson, while Gordon Richards scored 14 for the losers. Scarecrows won comfortably against Benchwarmers; top scorers for the winners were Janet Crompton (18), Barry Marshall (16) and Magnus Brass (14). Scarecrows also won on handicap.  In the scheduled game Helenians narrowly defeated Hayfield Gang, with Alf Westwell scoring 12 for the winners and Rob Jones doing likewise for Hayfield Gang. The handicap result was reversed. In the postponed game Helenians won again narrowly and losing on handicap; Bob Foster scored 14 for the winners and Ann Frank 12 for the losers.

The 2025 Presentation Night, including a Pairs competition, will be held at the Stanley Arms in Aughton on Monday April 7 from 8 pm. All welcome.

A full entry of 16 players took part in an evening of exciting matches at the Greyhound with some matches needing tie breaks to split the players.

In a closely contested final Pat Gibson pulled away to win his eleventh title.

Full results are here. 

Division 1 :-Newbugh Lions remain top after their win over Rugby Hounds; leading scorers for the winners were Darren Martin (22), John Purslow (14) and Jim Maloney (13) while Colin MacDonald (18) did likewise for Rugby Hounds. Delph Tavern remain in second on points difference after their victory over Greyhound; Paul McAteer and Sue Perks both scored 17 for the winners while John Wilson (15) and Sarah Lawton (14) led the scoring for Greyhound. In a tight game Colly Wobblers, for whom Steve Feller scored13, Andy McGowan 12 and Mike Unsworth 16 just overcame Turks Head Sinners, for whom Bill Gerrard and Peter Duffy both scored 15. All results remained the same after handicaps were applied.

Division 2:- Turks Head Saints strengthened their place at the top after beating second placed Scarecrows by the narrowest of margins thanks to 18 points from Charles Johnson and Janet Crompton registered the same individual score for Scarecrows. The handicap result was a draw. 16 points from Lynne Hawkes and 15 from Alan Thompson assured Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Hayfield Gang, for whom Rob Jones scored 14.  In the postponed game Benchwarmers lost to Helenians, for whom Alf Westwell scored 17 and Mike Flaherty 13; Helenians also won on handicap.  In the scheduled game Helenians triumphed again but this time only by four points and as a result Benchwarmers won on handicap; leading scorers were Alf Westwell (13) for Helenians and Rob Green (18) for Benchwarmers.

The draw was made  last night for Ormskirk's Mimir heats and is as follows :-

The competition starts at 8pm sharp at The Greyhound next Monday 17th February.