Ormskirk Quiz League

CUP:-  Ormskirk Theatre Company began with a 22 point start on Newburgh Lions and held on to win by 5; Gareth Flynn (16) and Darren Martin (15) top scored for Newburgh and Alan Thompson (14) and Gordon Richards (13) did likewise for the winners. Despite an impressive 21 points from Charles Johnson, Turks Head Saints were just unable to claw back Hayfield Gang’s 12 point start; Rob Jones scored 14 for Hayfield. Greyhound, for whom Ritchie Venner scored an excellent 21 points, were unable to overhaul Helenians’ 14 point start, losing by six; Mike Flaherty (16) top scored for Helenians.

As a result Ormskirk Theatre Company, Helenians and Hayfield Gang proceed to the semi-final on March 23rd.

PLATE:- Delph Tavern began with a 3 point start on Colly Wobblers but ran out easy winners by 13; Paul McAteer (15) and Tom Evans (14) scored well for the winners. Rugby Hounds, for whom Eric Lupton scored 20 and David Hodgson 13, managed to overhaul Benchwarmers 24 point start, winning by three; Rob Green scored 13 for Benchwarmers. 16 points each from Janet Crompton and Barry Marshall helped Scarecrows to just hang on to their 8 point start on Turks Head Sinners for whom Bill Gerrard scored 16 and Peter Duffy 14.

As a result Delph Tavern, Rugby Hounds and Scarecrows proceed to the semi-final on March 23rd. 

Ormskirk lost their first match of the season 45-47 to Wirral, gaining a bonus point for a defeat by four points or fewer. Pat Gibson scored 24. In the earlier match Ormskirk beat Warrington 50-39. Pat Gibson scored 25. In both matches he answered 7 of his own questions.

Colly Wobblers are champions of the pre-Christmas league after their victory over Benchwarmers, for whom Rob Green scored 12; Steve Feller (17), Roy Atherton (13) and Mike Unsworth (19) scored well for the winners. 20 points from Eric Lupton and 16 from Colin MacDonald earned Rugby Hounds a win over Ormskirk Theatre Company, for whom Alan Thompson scored 18. Despite 19 points from Rob Jones, Hayfield Gang lost to Scarecrows; Janet Crompton (17) and Barry Marshall (18) top scored for the winners. In the Turks Head derby the Sinners emerged victorious over the Saints, for whom Charles Johnson scored 18; Bill Gerrard (15), Peter Duffy (17) and Francis Williams (13) led the scoring for the Sinners. The results of these games were unchanged when handicaps were applied. Greyhound, for whom Ritchie Venner scored 17 and John Wilson 13, won the day over Helenians; Bob Foster (17) and Alf Westwell (13) led the scoring for Helenians. The handicap result was a draw. 18 points each from Jim Maloney and Darren Martin assured Newburgh Lions’ win over Delph Tavern, for whom Paul McAteer and Mike Preston both scored 13. The result was reversed on handicap. Scarecrows finish top of the pre-Christmas Handicap League even with a game yet to play.

Colly Wobblers regained top spot after their victory over Ormskirk Theatre Company. 15 points from Paul McAteer was instrumental in Delph Tavern’s victory over Helenians, for whom Alf Westwell scored 15. Despite 13 points from Charles Johnson and 12 from Barbara Flaherty, Turks Head Saints lost to Greyhound, for whom John Wilson scored 16 and as a result Greyhound move into second place.  Darren Martin’s 19 points greatly helped Newburgh Lions overcome Scarecrows, for whom Barry Marshall scored 15. The results of these games were reversed when handicaps were applied. 15 points from Eric Lupton and 12 from Colin MacDonald earned Rugby Hounds a comfortable win over Turks Head Sinners, who drop to fourth place. Despite 17 points from Rob Green, Benchwarmers lost to Hayfield Gang who won their first match of the season. The results of these two games remained the same on handicap. Only two points separate the top six teams so anyone of them could win the league especially Delph Tavern who have a game in hand.

With two weeks of matches remaining, two points separate the top six teams in the Pre Christmas League table.

In the Pre Christmas Handicap League table one point separates the top four teams.

There is also one postponed match still to be played.