Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1:- Old Dog are champions of Division 1 after their win over Farmers Arms, John Wilson scoring 19.  In a postponed game, the battle for second place was won by Unison who beat Wheatsheaf thanks to 19 and a ‘full house’ from Darren Martin and 15 from Peter Duffy; Dave Waddilove scored 17 and also a 'full house' for Wheatsheaf.  Unison also beat Greyhound to ensure second place; Darren Martin scored 19 for the winners and Mal Collier registered 20 and a ‘full house' for the losers. Wheatsheaf secured third place with a win over Colly Wobblers thanks to 24 and a ‘full house’ from Alan Gibbs. Despite 23 from Janet Crompton, Squigglers lost to Robin Hood for whom Sue Perks scored 15. Paul Prior’s 20 points wasn’t enough for Ormskirk Tennis Club who lost to Rugby Hounds. 

Division 2:- Newburgh Lions stay top after their win over Whippet (again with only 3 players), Jim Maloney scoring 20 for the winners.  Abbey Saints stay second after their win over Aughton Institute for whom Gordon Richards scored 20; Barbara Flaherty scored 17 for the Saints. Alan Thompson’s 20 points ensured victory for Ormskirk Theatre Company over OCC.

The entry window for the Don Liptrot Trophy is now open and closes on Monday March 10th.

This handicap knockout with a plate competition for first round losers runs for three Mondays from March 24th with the finals on April 28th.

Entries from new teams who want to see what team quizzing is all about are most welcome. Get in touch via the contact page.

Ormskirk beat Warrington by a single point 38-37. Highest scorers were John Wilson 13 and Andy Page 11.

This concludes an unbeaten season and defence of the Trophy.

Division 1:- Old Dog stay top after beating Greyhound, Karl Whelan scoring 18 for the winners. Unison maintained second place after beating Squigglers thanks to 23 from Darren Martin and 15 from Dave Kenrick. Dave Waddilove’s 20 points saw Wheatsheaf home in a close game against Gang of Four.  Rugby Hounds, with only 3 players, overcame Colly Wobblers thanks to 22 from David Hodgson. Robin Hood had a much needed win over Ormskirk Tennis Club for whom Paul Prior scored 20. Helenians, with a good all round team performance had a comfortable win over Farmers Arms but stay in the relegation zone.

Division 2:- With Abbey Saints having a free week, Newburgh Lions re-assumed the leadership with a win over Red Lion (Burscough), Jim Maloney contributing 18 towards the win, in what was an unpopular Tuesday quiz. Abbey Sinners stay third after a narrow win over Ormskirk Theatre Company thanks to 19 from Francis Williams.  Whippet beat OCC, Charlie McAuley scoring 17 for the winners and Val Hyson 17 for the losers.

Fourteen players assembled at the Greyhound for this year's Ormskirk heat.

Three of the four first round matches went to a tiebreak for second place.

The scores in the final, in order of answering, were:-

Karl Whelan  17

Darren Martin 11

Ray Oakes  12

Pat Gibson  17

Pat won a tie break and is Ormskirk Champion for the fifth time.