Ormskirk Quiz League

Colly Wobblers overcame a 17 point handicap over Robin Hood to win by 12, thanks largely to an impressive 23 points from Pat Gibson. Unison also overcame a 17 point handicap over Rugby Hounds to win by 12;  Darren Martin scored an excellent 22 points aided by Charles Johnson who scored 15.  Squigglers only managed to claw back 1 of their 7 point handicap on Ormskirk Tennis Club, for whom Paul Prior scored 15. Whippet overturned a 12 point start over Ormskirk Theatre Company to win by 14 in the end; Debbie Davidson scored 18 for the winners.

Despite 22 points from Pat Gibson, Colly Wobblers only clawed back 2 points on Rugby Hounds’ start of 17; Eric Lupton top scored with 19 for the winners. Squigglers overcame a 12 point handicap on Ormskirk Theatre Company winning by 9; Janet Crompton top scored for the winners with 19 points.  Whippet also overcame a 12 point start over Gang of Four winning by a narrower margin of 4; Peter Duffy top scored with 17 for the winners. Robin Hood and Ormskirk Tennis Club started level on handicap but Robin Hood, for whom Paul Coffey scored 15, ran out the winners. 

The MQL Council has agreed that the 2020/2021 season is cancelled as regards face to face matches. We look forward to meeting again in September.

Congratulations to Colly Wobblers on winning Phase 1. The final table is available here. Individual averages are available here.

Phase 2 which will have nine teams and use a handicap system begins tonight. Fixtures are available here.

Holders Ormskirk won their opening two matches in a competition being played this season online. In the first match Warrington were beaten 46-40 with 20 points from Pat Gibson. In the second match Wirral were beaten 56-44 with 22 from Pat and 17 from John Wilson.