Ormskirk Quiz League

Division 1 :- In the top of the table clash Unison emerged victorious over Greyhound; Darren Martin (23) and Alan Gibbs (19) scored well for the winners while John Wilson replied with 22 points for Greyhound.  Despite 20 points from Gordon Richards, Whippet lost to Colly Wobblers; Pat Gibson (18 and a full house) and Mike Unsworth (15) led the scoring for the winners. An excellent 25 points from Paul Prior and 15 from Keith Mountain earned Ormskirk Tennis Club a win over Newburgh Lions for whom David Sinclair scored 22. In the other game Robin Hood won the day over Squigglers who are surprisingly still winless. 

Division 2 :- Rugby Hounds had a comprehensive victory over a three man Legion Lions; David Hodgson scored a remarkable 26 points ably assisted by Eric Lupton (17). Gang of Four for whom Matt Cochrane scored 14 and Andrew Sackville 13, overcame Ormskirk Theatre Company; Alan Thompson added 15 and Lynn Hawkes 12 to the Theatre Company’s score. 13 points from Dave Berrington earned Ormskirk Farmers a win over Aughton Institute. Abbey Sinners, for whom Bill Gerrard scored 22 and Francis Williams 20, beat Benchwarmers.

An excellent start with victories for all four Ormskirk teams. Holders Colly Wobblers beat Exiles (Liverpool) 55-39, Pat Gibson and Mike Unsworth both scoring 17 points and just missing a full house. Greyhound beat another Liverpool team Judges, 54-46 thanks to 22 points from John Wilson.

In a three-a-side contest Unison won in Southport against E Street Band 55-36. Darren Martin also just missed a full house in his score of 24 backed up by Charles Johnson with 18. Abbey Sinners beat a third Liverpool team Bishop Eton on the last question by 47-45. Bill Gerrard scored 19, another player answering 7 of his own questions, supported by 16 from Francis Williams.

Division 1 :-  Greyhound maintained their unbeaten record and stay top, after their win over Robin Hood; Ritchie Venner scoring 16 for the winners.  Unison, thanks to 20 points from Darren Martin and 17 from Charles Johnson, had a comfortable win over Abbey Saints. 23 points from Pat Gibson helped Colly Wobblers overcome Newburgh Lions and as a result they move into third place. Paul Prior’s 20 points was the difference in Ormskirk Tennis Club’s victory over Helenians. Whippet  had their first win of the season by beating  Squigglers.

Division 2 :- Rugby Hounds maintained their 100% record and remain top after their win over Aughton Institute; David Hodgson (23) and Eric Lupton (13) led the scoring for the winners. Abbey Sinners also have a 100% record but have played one game less and so remain in second place after beating Ormskirk Theatre Company; Bill Gerrard (17) and Francis Williams (12) topped the scoring for the winners while Alan Thompson replied with 15 for the Theatre Company. Despite 13 points from Rob Green, Benchwarmers lost to Ormskirk Farmers for whom Phil Roberts contributed 12 points. 13 points from Matt Cochrane and 12 from Rob Jones earned Gang of Four a win over Bispham Farmers for whom Jim Dawber scored 12.

The first matches in the group stage of this season’s competition take place on Wednesday. 

Holders Colly Wobblers entertain Exiles (Liverpool) in Group A. Unison who were runners up last season travel to E Street Band (Southport & Formby) in Group C which also sees Abbey Sinners entertain Bishop Eton (Liverpool). Greyhound begin in Group B at home to Judges (Liverpool).

In the second evening of matches Ormskirk unfortunately lost two very close matches, 35-38 to Warrington and 40-42 to Southport & Formby. Rob Green (Benchwarmers) made his debut in the second match in which Bill Gerrard scored 16 points.