Having started in August last year, my four-a-side team lost last night in the Chewton Mendip Knockout Cup meaning our long season of skittles is over.
We lost by 22 to Pete Perrin’s team, but losing to them is no embarrassment. In the first round, their score was 22 more than any other team and their total against us last night was the second highest scored so far!
It was generally a close game though, as we were only three down after four legs and only six down with one leg to go. However, they then hit 38 off their four players leaving us a mountain to climb and we barely reached the foothills.
For us, I top scored with 46 which I was very pleased with on the Chewton Club alley – I’ve hit my two highest scores there in these last two games.
Elsewhere in the cup, Skipper’s side won in round one and play again on Monday, while Mr T Lethaby Snr’s gaggle had a bye after their opposition didn’t turn up. They take to the second round on Tuesday.
As for the main team, we now get to put our feet up and relax for the summer. By the time our season begins again I should be a married man and have survived a stag do at the Newt Beer Festival (pictured right).
My next report should be after our first game, which will probably be near the end of August, or if something of significance happens in the world of skittles. Anyway, until then…
Go for wood!
Tim
Team Clothier heckle of the week: “Are you sure you’re not busy next week?” Said to all of us at various points of last night’s game, as we performed somewhat erratically. At the start of next season, this section will become Alley of the Week I think…
We lost by 22 to Pete Perrin’s team, but losing to them is no embarrassment. In the first round, their score was 22 more than any other team and their total against us last night was the second highest scored so far!
It was generally a close game though, as we were only three down after four legs and only six down with one leg to go. However, they then hit 38 off their four players leaving us a mountain to climb and we barely reached the foothills.
For us, I top scored with 46 which I was very pleased with on the Chewton Club alley – I’ve hit my two highest scores there in these last two games.
Elsewhere in the cup, Skipper’s side won in round one and play again on Monday, while Mr T Lethaby Snr’s gaggle had a bye after their opposition didn’t turn up. They take to the second round on Tuesday.
As for the main team, we now get to put our feet up and relax for the summer. By the time our season begins again I should be a married man and have survived a stag do at the Newt Beer Festival (pictured right).
My next report should be after our first game, which will probably be near the end of August, or if something of significance happens in the world of skittles. Anyway, until then…
Go for wood!
Tim
Team Clothier heckle of the week: “Are you sure you’re not busy next week?” Said to all of us at various points of last night’s game, as we performed somewhat erratically. At the start of next season, this section will become Alley of the Week I think…
