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Suffolk County Team
January 7th Suffolk v Northamptonshire
Last league games was a good win by Suffolk beating Northamptonshire by 28 - 12,which put Suffolk into second place behind Norfolk.
well done to the men and ladies for a good result , on a much improved season from last year,thanks to Derek Adams for his organising.
December 3rd Cambridgeshire v Suffolk
Good preformance by the team completing a double over Cambridgeshire by 22-18 points.
puts team in good frame of mind for last game against Northamptonshire in new year.
Well played all.
November 12th Suffolk v Cambridgeshire
Much improved proformance by Suffolk we had a good 24-16 win over Cambridgeshire ,well done to derek and his team and enjoyable day was had by all a good team performance.
November 5th Northamptonshire v Suffolk
Another hard game,but the team performed really well going down to a 21-19 points defeat on the last end,well played all ,good enjoyable day looking forward to the next game against Cambridgeshire on 12th November at Meadlands.
October 15th 2023 Suffolk v Norfolk
Our first game was a double header against Norfolk,we knew this was going to be a tough game and blooded some new players,only points was gained by the pairs in both games.
First match we lost 2 -38
Second game we lost 6 - 34
Tough start only getting 8 points .
Played in a good atomsphere and enjoyed by all.
January 8th Suffolk v Cambridgeshire
Suffolk's final group game of the season and still looking for their first win. The first session saw a win and a loss in the singles and pairs. Second session and Suffolk edge ahead winning 3 of the fours games. That was as good as it got as far as Suffolk were concerned. Even though all the rest of the games were close Suffolk did not record a single win but did manage to secure the bonus points for the triples. Match score finished Suffolk 12 points 176 shots Cambridgeshire 28 points 186 shots
SINGLES
C SHARP W 17 - 7 L 7 -17
B COUSINS L 12 - 15 L 10 - 12
PAIRS
S DURSTON/D MILLS W 18 - 10 L 8 - 14
D BAKER/M KONTIC L 13 - 16 L 9 - 12
TRIPLES
C GRABHAM/P TAYLOR/M RICE W 17 - 10 L 11 - 12
G WATSON-SHARP/H SHARP/J MOORE L 8 -12 L 8 - 10
FOURS
T GARNHAM/S CLARK/D FANE/D ADAMS W 12 - 7 L 8 - 12
J CLEMENTS/J SEWELL/D WARDLEY/M HURRICKS W 10 - 8 L 6 - 12
December 4th Hertfordshire v Suffolk
Potters Bar was the venue for Suffolk's first visit to Hertfordshire . All started well with the first session being share 4 -4. From then on it was all Hertfordshire despite Suffolk's efforts as they won 11 of the 12 remaining games and drawing the other one. A heavy defeat which did not reflect on Suffolk's playing . Hertfordshire 35 points 254 shots Suffolk 5 points 159 shots
SINGLES
C SHARP W 15 - 10 L 7 - 18
B COUSINS L 6 -13 L 12 - 16
PAIRS
S DURSTON/D MILLS L 12 - 17 L 10 - 19
J CLEMENTS/ M KONTIC L 11 - 17 L 10 -19
TRIPLES
C GRABHAM/P TAYLOR/M RICE L 4 - 21 D 14 - 14
A FANE/T NORMAN/D FANE L 9 - 19 L 11 - 19
FOURS
G WATSON-SHARP/H SHARP/J MOORE/D ADAMS L 6 - 15 L 7 - 16
G SCOTT/J SEWELL/D WARDLEY/M HURRICKS W 18 - 9 L 7 - 12
November 13th Suffolk v Northampton
Northampton made their first ever visit to the Meadlands, Suffolk gave debuts to Julie Moore and Mio Kontic. First session was shared a win and a loss in the singles and pairs. Second round would see the same though this was the triples and fours . All square at the half way stage. Third session went exactly the same as the first with Northampton getting the bonus points in the singles but Suffolk in the pairs. The last round was totally different with the visitors winning on every mat to win the game 210 shots 26 points to Suffolk's 160 shots 14 points.
SINGLES
C SHARP L 8 - 20 W 17 - 15
B COUSINS W 15 - 8 L 6 - 19
PAIRS
S DURSTON/D MILLS L 11 - 12 L 9 - 13
D BAKER/D ADAMS W 13 - 11 W 15 - 7
TRIPLES
C GRABHAM/P TAYLOR/M RICE W 15 - 11 L8 - 15
G WATSON-SHARP/H SHARP/J CLEMENTS L 5 - 24 D FANE CHANGED WITH J CLEMENTS L 10 - 18
FOURS
G SCOTT/T NORMAN/J MOORE/M HURRICKS L 5 - 12 L 3 - 13
T GARNHAM/S CLARK/D FANE/M KONTIC W 11 - 2 J CLEMENTS CHANGED WITH D FANE L 9 - 12
October 29th 2022 Cambridge v Suffolk
Suffolk travelled to March looking for their first win of the season. The first session went to Cambridge 6 - 2 with Suffolk's only win coming through Colin Sharp in the singles. Second session was shared with Cambridge winning both triples and Suffolk both fours which included a impressive 24 - 1 win for the set of Trevor Garnham Steve Clark Daphne Fane and Derek Adams. Third session was shared a win and a loss in both disciplines. Cambridge taking both lots of bonus points .The final session again saw the points shared, again one win for each county in both disciplines . This meant a win overall to Cambridge 24 points 186 shots to Suffolk's 16 points 185 shots
SINGLES
C SHARP W 16 -14 W 15 - 8
J CLEMENTS L 11 - 17 L 6 - 17
PAIRS
D BAKER/M BAILEY L 9 -15 L 10 - 15
S DURSTON/D MILLS L 10 -14 W 14 - 9
TRIPLES
C GRABHAM/J ANDERSON/M RICE L 8 - 18 W 18 - 7
G WATSON-SHARP/H SHARP/B COUSINS L 8 - 11 L 8 -11
FOURS
T GARNHAM/S CLARK/D FANE/D ADAMS W 24 - 1 L 9 - 12
G SCOTT/T NORMAN/D WARDLEY/M HURRICKS W12 - 11 W 7 - 6
October 9th 2022 Suffolk v Hertfordshire
Meadlands was the venue for Suffolk's very first ICC game against Hertfordshire. As like the first round against Northampton 2 weeks ago ,the round was shared a win and lost in both singles and pairs this time. The second round would see a win and a loss in the triples and fours making it all square at the halfway stage. Third round and Hertfordshire went ahead winning both singles and one of the pairs though Suffolk got the bonus points for the pairs. Last round and the triples were shared with Hertfordshire taking the bonus point. They also took them in the fours with Suffolk only managing a draw from the 2 games. So the final match score resulted in a win for Hertfordshire 25 points 208 shots to the hosts 15 points 177 shots
SINGLES
M BAILEY L 8 - 19 L 8 - 21
D BAKER W 15 - 12 L 10 - 14
PAIRS
D ADAMS/C SHARP L 9 - 17 W 19 - 6
S DURSTON/D MILLS W 15 - 4 L 13 - 17
TRIPLES
C GRABHAM/J ANDERSON/M RICE W 12 - 7 W 13 - 10
T NORMAN/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS L 11 - 17 L 7 - 15
FOURS
G WATSON-SHARP/G SCOTT/H SHARP/B COUSINS W 12 - 11 L 6 - 17
T GARNHAM/D FANE/M HURRICKS/D WARDLEY L 8 - 10 D 11 - 11
September 25th 2022 Northamptonshire v Suffolk
A new I C C season saw Suffolk on their travels to play Northamptonshire for the first time in many years. The first round finished even, Northamptonshire winning both singles but Suffolk hit back taking both pairs. Second session Suffolk took slender lead by winning both triples but only getting a draw out of the fours games. Northampton hit back in the third session again winning both singles to complete a whitewash and the pairs being shared .though Suffolk won the bonus point by 1 shot. Final round and Northamptonshire triumphed by sharing the triples and winning both fours to secure a 23 points 231 shots to Suffolks 17 points 171 shots.
SINGLES
M BAILEY L 7 - 21 L 11 - 16
D BAKER L 8 - 25 L 3 - 24
PAIRS
J SIMS/C SHARP W 17 - 12 W 15 - 11
S DURSTON/D MILLS W 14 - 9 L 3 - 16
TRIPLES
T NORMAN/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS W 11 - 9 L 9 - 16
C GRABHAM/M HURRICKS/M RICE W 17 - 9 W 22 - 9
FOURS
G WATSON-SHARP/G SCOTT/H SHARP/B COUSINS D 12 - 12 L 8 - 10
R SIMPSON/T GARNHAM/S CLARK/D ADAMS L 6 - 18 L 8 - 14
December 18th 2021 Suffolk v Cambridge
Last group match and it would see which team finish 2nd in the group and face Dorset in the main knockout quarter final. At Stowmarket Suffolk got off to the worse possible start losing both singles , Derek Adams lost 15 12 and Jo Clements14 9. The triples though got Suffolk back in the game winning both ,Helen Sharp Donna Mills and Jimmy Anderson 21 6 Scott Durston Paul Taylor Colin Sharp 15 7. Pairs saw each team win a game but Suffolk would take the 2 bonus points thanks to Donna and Jimmy winning 23 6 while Scott and Colin lost 12 10. Suffolk made a change when it came to the fours, Michael Rice replacing Derek. Helen Jim Donna and Michael won 10 8 and Scott Jo Paul and Colin won 13 8 to see Suffolk win the match 16 points 113 shots to Cambridge's 8 points 76 shots.
Away in March the start could not be so different with Suffolk winning the singles and triples 6 - 0. In the singles Malcolm Bailey won 22 8 and Dave Baker 18 15 Triples Cheryl Grabham Dennis Miller and Chris Roberts won 12 9 Gloria Scott Daphne Fane and David Wardley 14 7. Pairs and both teams won one apiece but Cambridge would take the bonus points Dennis and Chris winning 14 9 whilst Daphne and David lost 7-14. Fours and both teams again won one each but this time Suffolk took the bonus points. Gloria, Daphne, David and Malcolm winning 18 10 covering Cheryl Dave Dennis and Chris who lost 11 7. Overall Suffolk won the game 18 points 112 shots to 6 points 83 shots
December 5th 2021 Suffolk v Kent
Kent had been in terrific form in their last two games beating Cambridge 45 3 and Norfolk 41 7 so Suffolk knew they would be in for a difficult day, At Stowmarket the singles went to Kent 4 2 Malcolm Bailey winning 19 9 and Dave Baker losing 8 19. Kent taking the 2 bonus points by 1 shot. Triples saw Kent again take the session 4 2 Gloria Scott Dennis Miller and Chris Roberts winning 12 8 while Cheryl Grabham Daphne Fane and David Wardley lost 5 16. Pairs were next and Suffolk took this 4 2 Dennis and Chris winning 14 7 and Daphne and David 10 11. Fours again was 4 2 to Kent taking the bonus by 2 shots.Dave Gloria Dennis and Chris winning 13 8 Cheryl Daphne David and Malcolm losing 8 15 . Match result Suffolk 10 points 89 shots Kent 14 points 93 shots
At West Kingtown it would prove to be even more difficult or Suffolk who suffered a heavy defeat. Singles and triples went without Suffolk troubling the scoreboard. Kent winning both sessions 6 0. Singles Derek Adams lost4 19 and Jo Clements lost 12 15 . Triples Helen Sharp who made her Suffolk debut Donna Mills and Michael Rice lost 8 13 Scott Durston Paul Taylor and Colin Sharp losing 7 11. Pairs saw Suffolk gain their first points. Scott and Colin lost 5 17 while Donna and Michael won 15 10. Fours and Suffolk managed to get 2 more points. Jo Helen Donna and Michael losing 5 11 Scott Paul Derek and Colin winning 12 11 coming back from 10 2 after 7 of the 11 ends of the match. Result Kent 20 points 107 shots Suffolk 4 points 68 shots
October 10th 2021 Suffolk v Norfolk
The new I C C season started with a different format with the counties playing home and away with 8 players at each venue. Only 2 mats required and players issued a playing position which cannot be changed
.2points at stake for each game and 2 bonus points for the overall score in both. At home the first round was singles with Malsolm Bailey losing 10 14 and Dave Baker winning 24 4 giving Suffolk a 4 2 lead.triples were next wit Daphne Fane Dennis Miller and Chris Roberts drawing 12 12 Paul Taylor Donna Mills and Colin Sharp losing 6 15 Norfolk taking it 5 1 with the bonus poits to lead 7 5.Pairs saw dennis and Chris lose 4 15 while Donna and Colin won 18 9 Suffolk 2 points Norfolk 4 making it 11 7 to Norfolk. Fours were up last and Suffolk needed at least 5 of the 6 points to secure a draw. Dennis Daphne Chris and Malcolm won 10 6 Dave Paul Donna and Colin winning14 10 so Suffolk got all 6 points to win the match 13 points to Norfolks 11
At Hingham the singles saw Suffolk get off to a good start with Joanne Clements winning 16 7 and Derek Adams 16 11 . Norfolk 0 Suffolk 6 Triples saw Gloria Scott David Wardley Bob Cousins winning 12 6
Cheryl Grabham Scott Durston and Michael Rice losing 9 13 Suffolk 4points Norfolk 2 10 2 overall. Pairs saw Scott and Michael lose 9 12 while David and Bob won 19 6 giving Suffolk another 4 2 win 14 4 after 3 rounds. Lastly fours Cheryl Scott Joanne And Michael losing 6 25 Gloria David Derek and Bob winning 11 8 Norfolk 4 points to Suffolk's 2 with Suffolk winning the game 16 points to 8
March 15th 2020 Wiltshire v Suffolk I C C Semi Final
Due to the Coronvirus the ESMBA have cancelled all games this weekend and the Nationals to be held in April
Feburary 23rd Suffolk v Hampshire I C C Q/Final
It was an early start for the Suffolk as they made the 2 3/4 hour trip to Solihull. First session was shared , win and a loss in the singles and pairs, Second session saw Hampshire edge ahead winning both triples but Suffolk kept it close winning one four and drawing the other. Third session and Hampshire went further ahead winning 3 of the 4 games but Suffolk won the bonus points for both singles and pairs. To secure a place in the semi finals Suffolk needed to get 8 of the 12 points on offer. All 4 games were close but Suffolk managed to win 3 of them and get the bonus points in the fours to make the semi final 21 pts 187 shots to Hampshires 19 points 175 shots.
SINGLES
D ADAMS L 11 - 12 L 4 - 15
M RICE W 20 -2 L 13 -14
PAIRS
D MILLER/D MILLS L 11 - 13 L 8 - 24
C ROBERTS/C SHARP W 18 - 6 W 14 -8
TRIPLES
G SCOTT/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS L 11 - 16 W 11 - 6
M HASTINGS/M HURRICKS/J ANDERSON L 6 -13 W 15 - 13
FOURS
C GRABHAM/G BRIMICOMBE/D FANE/B COUSINS W 12 - 1 W 13 - 10
E CRANFIELD/A FANE/A LAMBERT/D WARDLEY D 13 - 13 L 7 - 9
In the semi final again at Solihull on March 15th Suffolk will play Wiltshire
Feburary 16th Herefordshire v Suffolk I C C Prelim
This game was to be played at Guildford but due to Hereford withdrawing, Suffolk now go through to the Quarter final to play Hampshire at Solihull on the 23rd
December 1st Suffolk v Norfolk
Suffolk played their last County group game knowing a positive result against their oppenents would be enough to see them into the main knockout competition. Things did not get off to a good start for Suffok as they found themselves down on all four mats after 6 ends. By the end of the games Suffolk had managed to come back and win on 2 of the mats. Dennis Miller and Donna Mills inspiring the team after coming back from 9 - 0 down to win 15 -10. Second session saw Suffolk gain control of the match winning on 3 and drawing the other. Performance of that round was the 4 of Colin Sharp as they won 15 -5,their opponents only scoring on the last three ends. Third session was a repeat of the second, 3 wins and a draw for Suffolk. Dennis and Donna again shown the way with a 23 -3 win. Final session and the game won,Suffolk were hoping to fully revenge the 29 - 11 defeat they suffered at Norfolk, the first game of the season. The session was shared 4 points apiece but Suffolk won the bonus points in both to win the game 30 points 219 shots to Norfolk's 10 points 153 shots.
SINGLES
M RICE L 10 - 15 W 21 - 7
D ADAMS W 17 - 11 D 13 -13
PAIRS
D MILLER/D MILLS W 15 - 10 W 23 - 3
D FANE/M BAILEY L 9 - 11 W 15 - 10
TRIPLES
D BAKER/M HASTINGS/C ROBERTS D 12 - 12 L 13 - 15
G SCOTT/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS W 11 - 9 W 12 - 6
FOURS
C GRABHAM/G BRIMICOMBE/B SMITH/B COUSINS W 12 - 7 L 9 - 10
R HAYWARD/A LAMBERT/D WARDLEY/C SHARP W 15 - 5 W 12 - 9
November 10th Kent v Suffolk
Suffolk made the trip to Maidstone knowing their opponents had made little work in beating Essex (38 -2) and Norfolk (34 - 6) in their other home games. The first session set the tone for the rest of the day with 4 very close games. It was shared 4 points apiece a win each discipline for both counties. Second session and Suffolk got a slender lead winning it 6 - 2. The third was reversed a 6 - 2 win for Kent . The result was all resting on the final session which Kent managed to win 5 - 3 which resulted in them winning the game 23 points 201 shots to Suffolk's 17 points 180 shots.
SINGLES
M RICE L 10 - 12 W 19 - 10
D ADAMS W 12 - 10 L 11 - 16
PAIRS
D MILLER/ D MILLS L 10 - 13 L 8 - 15
D FANE/M BAILEY W 15 - 11 L 8 - 15
TRIPLES
D BAKER/M HASTINGS/P COUSINS W 16 - 13 L 7 - 14
G SCOTT/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS L 10 - 15 W 11 - 8
FOURS
C GRABHAM/G BRIMIOMBE/M HURRICKS/B COUSINS W 15 - 12 D 10 - 10
M PADDY/A LAMBERT/N THOMAS/D WARDLEY W 13 - 10 L 5 - 14
The last game for Suffolk in the group stage see's Norfolk coming to Stowmarket on 1st December
November 3rd Suffolk v Essex
Essex made the trip to Suffolk with the host's looking to continue from two weeks ago. Suffolk started off very well with both singles winning comfortably and one win in the pairs. Second session and it couldn't have been any better for Suffolk winning on all four mats. Third session was no better for Essex as Suffolk again won on all four mats. Last session was shared with a win and a lost in both the triples and fours. Overall it was a brilliant team performance for Suffolk who ran out winners 32 points 249 shots to Essex's 8 points 130 shots.
SINGLES
M RICE W 33 - 4 W 19 - 10
D ADAMS W 22 - 5 W 23 - 2
PAIRS
D FANE/M BAILEY L 9 - 14 W 17 - 8
D MILLER/D MILLS W 18 - 8 W 24 - 8
TRIPLES
D BAKER/M HASTINGS/C ROBERTS W 12 - 9 W 12 - 11
G SCOTT/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS W 15 - 4 L 10 - 11
FOURS
C GRABHAM/G BRIMICOMBE/B SMITH/B COUSINS W 12 - 4 W 13 - 5
M PADDY/A LAMBERT/D WARDLEY/M HURRICKS W 9 -7 L 1 - 20
Next week sees Suffolk travel down to Maidstone to face Kent
October 20th Essex v Suffolk
Suffolk's trip to Essex got off to a bad start as 16 of the team were stuck on the A12 after an accident meant the road was closed for an hour, When all eventally got to the venue Suffolk made a brilliant start winning the first session 6 - 2. Second session and Suffolk increased their lead winning it 5 - 3. Third session was shared with one win in each of the singles and pairs. Suffolk were well on their way for an away win but the last session started badly with Suffolk down on all 4 games after 6 ends . Then Suffolk managed to turn it around which included the triple of Gloria Scott ,Margaret Hastings and Jo Clements getting a full house of 6 shots to go from 8 - 4 down to 10 - 8 up. The four of Cheryl Grabham,George Brimicombe, Barry Smith and Bob Cousins came back from from 10 -3 down to win 14 - 10. When the session finished Suffolk had taken it 6 - 2 to secure a resounding win of 27 points 188 shots. to Essex's 13 points 164 shots.
SINGLES
D BAKER W 13 - 10 W 17 - 10
M RICE W 18 - 5 L 10 - 12
PAIRS
D MILLER/D MILLS L 6 - 14 W 15 - 14
D FANE/M BAILEY W 15 - 12 L 10 - 15
TRIPLES
A LAMBERT/P TAYLOR/M HURRICKS L 7 - 10 W 11 - 8
G SCOTT/M HASTINGS/J CLEMENTS W 15 - 7 W 14 - 11
FOURS
C GRABHAM/G BRIMICOMBE/B SMITH/B COUSINS W 9 - 7 W 14 - 10
LESLEY DYER/N THOMS/D WARDLEY/D ADAMS D 10 -10 L 4 - 9
Next up see Essex make the trip to Suffolk on November 3rd
October 13th Suffolk v Kent
First home game of the new ICC season saw Kent as the opposition,and they started the better taking the opening round 6 - 2. Suffolk came back a little in the second round winning 5 - 3. Third session was shared 4 - 4 giving Kent a 2 point lead. However in the last session Suffolk only lost on one mat and with bonus points added on ,won 23 points to 17 192 shots to Kents 178
SINGLES
M RICE L 10 - 13 W 19 - 13
M BAILEY L 9 - 13 W 23 -10
PAIRS
D FANE/J CLEMENTS W 12 - 8 L 3 - 20
A LAMBERT/M HURRICKS L 9 - 17 L 9 - 13
TRIPLES
D BAKER/M HASTINGS/C ROBERTS W 13 - 9 W 14 -12
D MILLER/P TAYLOR/D MILLS L 7 - 8 W 17 - 9
FOURS
C GRABHAM/G BRIMICOMBE/B SMITH/ B COUSINS W 18 - 8 W 13 - 4
G SCOTT/ N THOMAS/D WARDLEY/D ADAMS D 8 - 8 L 8 - 13
Next Sunday Suffolk travel to Thundersley to play Essex
September 14th Norfolk v Suffolk
Suffolk started their ICC group games away to Norfolk. Due to several players unable to play Suffolk gave debuts to Andy Fane, Barry Smith and David Wardley . Norfolk won the first session 5 -3. Bpb Cousins drew his singles match and Anita Lambert and Mick Hurricks won in the pairs. Second session saw Norfolk winning on all mats to take control of the game. Third session was shared with both pairs winning. Last session went to Norfolk 6 - 2, only a win in the fours stopping a complete whitewash for the second time. This resulted in a comfortable win for Norfolk 29 points 216 shots to Suffolk's 11 points 168 shots
SINGLES
B COUSINS D 10 - 10 L 11 - 17
D ADAMS L 11 - 20 L 7 - 20
PAIRS
D FANE/J CLEMENTS L 7 - 18 W 13 - 11
A LAMBERT/M HURRICKS W 21 - 5 W 16 - 6
TRIPLES
C GRABHAM/G SCOTT/D MILLS L 7 - 16 L 7 - 18
M PADDY/A FANE/C ROBERTS L 11 - 15 L 11 - 12
FOURS
E CRANFIELD/B SMITH/N THOMAS/S CLARK L 9 - 10 W 12 - 7
G BRIMICOMBE/D MILLER/P TAYLOR/D WARDLEY L 7 - 16 L 8 - 15
March 3rd ICC Semi Final Buckinghamshire v Suffolk
A place in the ICC Final beckon for the winners of the tie and it would prove to be a tense tight game. Honours were shared in the first session, with Bucks winning both the singles and Suffolk both the pairs. Second session saw a similiar vein with Bucks taking both the triples and Suffolk both the fours. Third session was again a repeat of the first,Bucks taking both singles ,Suffolk the pairs. All square going in to the last round ,and a repeat of the other three would see a sudden death play off. Unluckily this was not to be as Buck won 3 of the last 4 games to edge the match 22 points to Suffolk's 18. It was a great effort by the Suffolk team to fall just short of the main ICC final.as we only normally make the Consolation. Derek and Bob would like to thank all the players who got the county through the group stage and so close to reaching the final. The Nationals come next and we wish all those representing the county all the best.
SINGLES
M BAILEY L 3 - 17 L 8 - 13
D MILLER L 9 - 16 L 10 - 15
PAIRS
D MILLS/M RICE W 12 - 11 W 14 - 11
B COUSINS/C SHARP W 18 - 11 W 17 - 7
TRIPLES
D BAKER/M HASTINGS/C ROBERTS L 8 - 11 L 8 - 16
R HAYWARD/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS L 9 - 13 L 8 - 15
FOURS
G BRIMICOMBE/D FANE/A LAMBERT/M HURRICKS W 12 - 9 L 5 - 20
G SCOTT/C GRABHAM/N THOMAS/D ADAMS W 15 - 4 W 17 - 4
Feb 17th ICC Quarter Final Kent v Suffolk
Daventry again was the venue for the next round of the knock outs. Suffolk got off to a flyer winning the first session 8 - 0. The second session was shared ,a win and loss in both the triples and fours. Third session and Suffolk needed 9 more points to progress to the semi final. Singles saw a win and a loss but the bonus points won, and with the pairs winning one and drawing the other,securing the bonus points as well saw Suffolk reach the 21 points they needed. Fourth session saw Kent win on 3 mats and drawing the other to make the final score Kent 18 points 202 shots to Suffolk's 22 points 186 shots
SINGLES
M BAILEY W 13 - 8 W 11 - 8
D MILLER W 13 - 12 L 11 - 15
PAIRS
D MILLS/C SHARP W 17 - 12 D 12 - 12
B COUSINS/D ADAMS W 19 - 11 W 13 -10
TRIPLES
D BAKER/D FANE/C ROBERTS L 8 - 20 L 4 - 16
G SCOTT/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS W 13 - 10 L 6 - 21
FOURS
LINDA DYER/LESLEY DYER/A LAMBERT/M HURRICKS L 9 - 15 D 13 - 13
C GRABHAM/G BRIMIOMBE/N THOMAS/P COUSINS W 17 - 10 L 7 - 9
So Suffolk make the Semi Final and will face Buckinghamshire on 3rd March again in Daventry
Feb 10th ICC Preliminary Round Somerset v Suffolk
Suffolk gave debuts to James Anderson and Linda Dyer for the match against Somerset in Daventry. The first session was drawn 4 - 4, a win and a loss in both the singles and pairs. The second session saw Suffolk take control of the tie winning on all four mats, Third session was again drawn, this time with both singles winning but both pairs losing. Last session and Somerset came back hard and at one stage looked like they could win the match, but a win in the fours and 2 shots on the last end of a triples match to secure a draw was enough to see Suffolk hang on to win 23 points 196 shots to Somersets 17 points 191 shots
SINGLES
M BAILEY L 9 - 18 W 17 - 9
D MILLER W 12 - 9 W 20 - 11
PAIRS
D MILLS/M RICE W 12 - 11 L 10 - 15
B COUSINS/D ADAMS L 16 - 17 L 10 - 14
TRIPLES
G BRIMICOMBE/D FANE/M HURRICKS W 17 - 12 L 8 - 17
R HAYWARD/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS W 16 - 10 D 13 - 13
FOURS
LINDA DYER/LESLEY DYER/A LAMBERT/C ROBERTS W 7 - 6 W 9 - 8
C GRABHAM/G SCOTT/N THOMAS/J ANDERSON W 14 - 6 L 6 - 20
Next week sees Suffolk return to Daventry to play Kent in the Quarter Finals
-ICC KNOCK OUTS
Suffolk have been drawn to play Somerset in the preliminary round at Daventry on 10th February with a 10 am start. Players are asked to be at the venue at 9 30 am.
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Dec 2nd Essex v Suffolk
Suffolk went into their last I C C group game knowing 18 points would see them into the main knockout competition at the expense of their opponents. They started off well winning on all four mats only for Essex to do the same in the second session . Third session and Suffolk took it 5 - 3 and in winning both sets of bonus points needed 1 point from the last one to secure their place in the main knockout. This they managed to do winning one and drawing two of the four games to take the match 21 points 209 shots to Essex's 19 points 175 shots
SINGLES
D ADAMS W 24 - 6 L 10 - 15
D MILLER W 15 - 10 W 18 -11
PAIRS
D MILLS/M RICE W 16 - 7 W 20 - 4
B COUSINS/C SHARP W 15 - 11 D 16 - 16
TRIPLES
D BAKER/M HASTINGS/C ROBERTS L 12 - 13 D 10 - 10
R HAYWARD/G SCOTT/J CLEMENTS L 7 - 17 L 7 - 11
FOURS
G BRIMICOMBE/D FANE/P TAYLOR/T MILES L 9 - 10 W11 - 10
C GRABHAM/L DYER/A LAMBERT/V MILES L 5 - 10 D 14 - 14
Suffolk now wait to find out who and where they play next in the main knockout to be played in Feburary
Nov 11th Suffolk v Cambridge
Suffolk's last home game of the season saw them trying to do the double over Cambridge. Play started at 10 but was stopped just before 11 so all players could observe the 2 minute silence. Suffolk took the first session 6 - 2 and continued the good work with the same score line in the second. Cambridge came back to claim the third session 5 - 3 and the last session 6 - 2 but it was not enough as Suffolk hung on to win 22 pts 199 shots to Cambridge's 18 pts 170 shots
SINGLES
D ADAMS W 18 - 10 L 9 - 15
M BAILEY W 22 - 6 W 13 - 9
PAIRS
D MILLS/M RICE W 18 - 14 L 10 - 14
P COUSINS/C SHARP L 10 - 11 D 12 - 12
TRIPLES
D BAKER/M HASTINGS/B COUSINS L 10 - 11 W 21 - 7
M PADDY/R HAYWARD/M HURRICKS W 10 - 9 L 9 - 12
FOURS
G SCOTT/D MILLER/V MILES/T MILES W 10 - 8 L 6 - 11
C GRABHAM/P TAYLOR/J CLEMENTS/A LAMBERT W 17 - 10 L 4 - 12
Suffolk's last ICC game is against Essex at The Deane's Academy Thundersley on December 2nd with a 10 am start. Players are asked to be at the venue for 9 - 30
Oct 21st Suffolk v Norfolk
Norfolk came to Stowmarket looking to make it 4 wins out of 4. The first session saw four very close games
but the host saw themselves 6 - 2 down, the only points coming in the pairs through Donna Mills and Michael Rice, Norfolk took the second session 5 - 3 with all of Suffolk's points coming from the triples. Third session was shared 4 - 4 with Malcolm Bailey winning his singles game ,and Donna and Michael making it 2 wins out of 2. Norfolk made sure they went back home still unbeaten taking the final session 6 - 2 . Though the result was Suffolk 12 175 shots to Norfolk's 28 199 shots most matches were very close and Suffolk can think themselves a bit unlucky to lose by such a margin against a very good Norfolk team
SINGLES
D ADAMS L 10 - 15 L 11 - 12
M BAILEY L 11 - 12 W 17 - 10
PAIRS
D MILLS/M RICE W 14 - 11 W 18 - 5
R HAYWARD/P COUSINS L 10 - 13 L 2 - 20
TRIPLES
D BAKER/M HASTINGS/C ROBERTS W 13 - 12 W 13 - 10
C GRABHAM/P TAYLOR/B COUSINS D 10 - 10 L 10 20
FOURS
C BRIMICOMBE/D MILLER/ CLEMENTS/M HURRICKS L 10 - 12 L 13 - 15
G SCOTT/M PADDY/V MILES/T MILES L 6 - 13 L 7 - 9
Next up for Suffolk is another home game against Cambridge on Nov 11th. Players are asked to be at venue at 9 15
Oct 14th Cambridgeshire v Suffolk
Suffolk went to March looking for their first win of the season after 2 narrow defeats. They faced a Cambridge side looking to bounce back after a 35 - 5 defeat in Norfolk. Suffolk started brightly with both singles winning and one of the pairs. Cambridge then hit back winning a triple and both fours making it all square at the halfway stage. Third session saw Suffolk take control winning on 3 mats and drawing on the other. The last session was shared bringing Suffolk their first win of the season 23 pts 200 shots to their hosts 17 pts 180 shots
SINGLES
D ADAMS W 17 - 8 D 16 - 16
M BAILEY W 15 - 5 W 14 - 12
PAIRS
D MILLS/M RICE W 20 - 6 W 22 - 7
D MILLER/ B COUSINS L 11 - 17 W 16 - 9
TRIPLES
D BAKER/M HASTINGS/C ROBERTS W 13 - 10 L 4 - 19
C GRABHAM/R HAYWARD/P TAYLOR L 7 - 19 W 18 - 6
FOURS
L DYER/G SCOTT/J MUTTOCK/H MUTTOCK L 3 - 12 L 7 - 13
G BRIMICOMBE/M PADDY/J CLEMENTS/M HURRICKS L 10 - 15 W 7 - 6
Next week sees Suffolk take on unbeaten Norfolk at home. Players are asked to be at The Meadlands at 9 15 for a 10 start
Oct 7th Suffolk v Essex
First home game of the season saw Essex at Meadlands. Essex took the first season 5 -3 only for Suffolk to take the second 6 - 2. Third session was also won by Suffolk 6 - 2 and looked on to win the game. However Essex had other ideas and won the last session 8 - 0 to win 21 - 19 when the bonus points were included. Again Suffolk another narrow defeat
SINGLES
M RICE W 15 - 11 W 16 - 9
M BAILEY L 12 - 19 W 15 - 11
PAIRS
D MILLS/ C SHARP L 10 - 16 W 15 - 10
D MILLER/B COUSINS D12 - 12 W 9 - 13
TRIPLES
M PADDY/M HASTINGS/C ROBERTS W 15 - 4 L 10 - 11
C GRABHAM/ P TAYLOR/ D ADAMS W 16 - 9 L 10 - 17
FOURS
G SCOTT/J CLEMENTS/H MUTTOCK/T MILES W 14 -10 L 9 - 12
G BRIMICOMBE/J MUTTOCK/P COUSINS/ V MILES L 10 - 14 L 9 - 11
Next week Suffolk head to March to play Cambridgeshire. 10 am start, players are asked to be at the venue for 9 - 30
Sept 16th Norfolk v Suffolk
The opening fixture of this years ICC games saw Suffolk off to Hingham to face Norfolk.Suffolk got off to a flying start winning the first session 6 - 2. Norfolk came fighting back in the second session taken it 7 - 1. half way and Norfolk were up 9 -7. Third session again saw Suffolk 6 - 2 winners. Last session was shared 4 - 4 but with Norfolk gaining 6 bonus points to Suffolks 2 Suffolk ended up losing 21 points to 19 Norfolk 222 shots Suffolk 198
SINGLES
D ADAMS W 13 - 9 W 18 - 13
M BAILEY W 16 - 8 W 20 - 13
PAIRS
D MILLER/B COUSINS L 9 - 15 L 9 - 21
D MILLS/C SHARP W 15 -13 W 17 -11
TRIPLES
C GRABHAM/G SCOTT/ M RICE L 3 - 21 W 13 - 7
E CRANFIELD/M HASTINGS/ C ROBERTS L 7 - 17 L 10 - 23
FOURS
L DYER/D FANE/N THOMAS/A LAMBERT D 15 - 15 L 8 - 14
G BRIMICOMBE/M HURRICKS/V MILES/T MILES L 9 - 11 W 16 -11
Next up is Essex at home on Oct 7th
The practise and information day for those who expressed an interest in playing for the county this season is on Sept 9th 10 am to 1pm at the Meadlands IBC Stowmarket
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