Stokesley Pool Week 9: Round-Up
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Week 9 brought another batch of competitive fixtures, big individual moments, and a major shift at the top of the table. Nunthorpe Rec now lead on 44 points, with Kirkby B and Ayton close behind after an unpredictable night of results.
Ayton 6–3 Kirkby B
DBL: 3–0, SNG: 3–3
Ayton produced their best performance of the season so far, beating title-challengers Kirkby B with a confident 6–3 home win.
The doubles set the tone early, with Ayton sweeping all three frames through:
- Philip McGreevy & Steve Taylor
- Simon Parker & Stuart Watson
- Peter Stones & Steve Taylor
That early 3–0 cushion gave Ayton momentum heading into the singles, where the two sides traded frames evenly.
Ayton’s singles wins came from Peter Stones, Simon Parker and Stuart Watson, while Lee Murphy, John Corner and Ian McGreevy replied for the visitors.
A controlled performance from Ayton, and a result that tightens the race at the top.
Kirkby A 4–5 Sports A
DBL: 2–1, SNG: 2–4
Sports A edged a tense 5–4 away win at the Black Swan, coming from behind after Kirkby A started strongly in the doubles.
Kirkby A opened well with wins from:
- Tony Smith & Billy McElvany
- Dave Chow & Andrew Hutchinson
But Sports A hit back immediately, taking four of the six singles frames thanks to:
- Leon Jones
- Jordan Phillips
- Graham Bird
- Matthew Brown
Kirkby A battled all night, with singles wins from Dave Chow and Andrew Hutchinson, but Sports A showed great composure in the key moments to secure the final frame.
A steady, disciplined performance from Sports A, who keep themselves in the chasing pack.
Sports B 4–5 Nunthorpe Rec
DBL: 3–0, SNG: 1–5
Sports B started brilliantly at Stokesley Sports Club, sweeping all three doubles frames to take a commanding 3–0 lead:
- Stephen Belton & William McIlvanney
- Shane Pratt & Arfan Asif
- Jacob Foster & Stephen Belton
But Nunthorpe Rec delivered a huge response in the singles, winning five of the six frames to turn the match around.
Singles victories from Jason Rowden, Peter Fields, James Hartley, Gary Fields and Aidy Stephenson sealed the comeback, with James Hartley extending his impressive unbeaten run.
Sports B’s only singles point came from Shane Pratt, who continues to be one of their most reliable players.
A brilliant turnaround from Nunthorpe Rec, who now sit top of the league on 44 points.
Player of the Week – James Hartley (Nunthorpe Rec)
Unbeaten again and instrumental in Nunthorpe’s comeback win. Hartley continues to show why he is one of the standout performers this season.
Announcement: Week 9, a night of unpredictable results!
A Modern Hub for Our League
The new website has been designed from the ground up to be the definitive resource for our players and followers. It’s now faster, easier to navigate, and fully responsive, meaning it looks great on your phone, tablet, or desktop computer. Here, you’ll find everything you need for the season, including:
- Full Fixture Lists
- Weekly Results & Match Reports
- Up-to-date League Tables
- Player Stats and Rankings
A Custom Feature: The Live Match Countdown
One of the standout features of the new site is a custom-built Match Countdown Timer, developed by John specifically for our league. This isn’t an off-the-shelf widget; it’s a bespoke WordPress plugin tailored to our schedule.
- Always Accurate: The timer automatically detects the next fixture and begins counting down, so you always know when the next match is.
- Live Updates: See the days, hours, minutes, and seconds tick down in real-time. It even displays a “Match is Live!” message on game nights.
- Seamless Integration: The timer’s sleek, dark design fits perfectly with the new website’s professional look and feel.
We invite everyone to explore the new website and get ready for a fantastic season of pool!