Ormskirk Quiz League

Three Ormskirk teams played in the quarter finals and all were successful. Unison beat WSC Woodworms (Warrington) 49-47 thanks largely to Darren Martin who scored 23 points including a full house of his own questions. In the semi finals they will entertain Greyhound who beat BIshop Eton (Liverpool) 51-34 with John Wilson contributing 17 points. Colly Wobblers beat Rainhill Victoria (Liverpool) 49-47 with 20 from Pat Gibson. They will play Yarboroughs (Warrington) in the semi final.

In the MQL Plate Abbey Sinners lost to Wings (Southport & Formby) 25-51.

Sixteen players took part in the Ormskirk heat at the Greyhound. There were some very close heats, including two play-offs, that provided four finalists. Pat Gibson (Colly Wobblers) scored 16 to retain the title and win his seventh Ormskirk title. Close behind were Darren Martin (Unison) and Bill Gerrard (Abbey Sinners) on 12 with Mike Unsworth (Colly Wobblers) on 11. Many people contributed to a successful evening particularly Mike Unsworth who assisted by Paul Prior organised the event plus all those who asked questions and acted as scorers and bonus checkers.  Details of the heats and semi-finals can be found here.

Division 1:- Colly Wobblers are champions after their win over Whippet; Pat Gibson scored 21 for the winners. Greyhound finish second, only one point behind,  due to their victory over Helenians; John Wilson scoring 18 for Greyhound.  19 points from Charles Johnson and 15 from Darren Martin enabled Unison’s victory over Robin Hood for whom Tom Evans scored 16. 19 points from David Hodgson helped Rugby Hounds to a win over Squigglers. An impressive 23 points from Paul Prior was a major factor in Ormskirk Tennis Club’s win over Newburgh Lions.

Division 2 :- Congratulations to Abbey Saints who have finished top, after their win over Benchwarmers; significant contributions to the Saints score were 17 from Barbara Flaherty and 14 from Kevin Walton while Rob Green added 15 to Benchwarmers score. Gang of Four finish second after beating Parbold Exiles; 17 from Andrew Sackville and 16 from Matt Cochrane led the scoring for the winners while Clive Gregory scored 15 for Parbold. 14 points from Bill Gerrard helped Abbey Sinners overcome Ormskirk Farmers. An impressive 19 points from Alan Thompson enabled Ormskirk Theatre Company’s win over Legion Lions for whom Steve Garrett scored 15.

In a rearranged match Abbey Sinners beat Parbold Exiles thanks to 19 points from Bill Gerrard and 17 from Steve Pilkington.

Also congratulations to Ormskirk Theatre Company who have won the Handicap League by one point from Ormskirk Farmers.

Ormskirk were victorious in their final two matches of the season. In the first match Ormskirk 55 Warrington 39 included 28 points and a full house from Pat Gibson. In the second match Ormskirk 45 Wirral 35 included 18 from Pat. Liverpool have won the Trophy with Ormskirk in second place.

With one week left the Division One title is still open with Colly Wobblers one point ahead of Greyhound, with a hefty points difference advantage. Abbey Saints have won Division Two due to Gang of Four losing last week. The Handicap League could have joint winners with Ormskirk Theatre Company one point ahead of Ormskirk Farmers who are also one point ahead of Colly Wobblers.