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Records tumble at Norfolk junior squash Grand Prix
Records tumbled at the first ever Norfolk Junior Squash Grand Prix held at Norwich UEA Sportspark, with juniors from age 5 to 18 competing. A record 72 players from 17 clubs, including 9 first time entries and 10 groups, provide impressive statistics, and further evidence of a growing junior squash scene in Norfolk.
The UEA Sportspark's five glass-backed courts provided a perfect venue for players and parents, with ample seated viewing and spacious surroundings. Tournament organizers were also able to attract Norfolk's current top junior Harry Taylor and juniors from Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
Five recent Grand Prix winners, along with Norfolk County players Andrew Whiting, Luke Perry and fast improving Alex Williams contested Group 1, and produced a dazzling display of squash between them. Harry Taylor's recent scintillating form continued as he saw off Luke, Andrew and Jack Bell without dropping a game to win the top group, and must surely be pushing hard for national recognition.
Altogether, 110 matches were played, all marked by the juniors themselves and produced numerous close and exciting matches. Final Results were as follows.
Group 1: 1. Harry Taylor (Leys), 2. Jack Bell, 3. Andrew Whiting, 4. Seb Denby, 5. Jordan Creed, 6. Alex Foster, 7. Luke Perry, 8. Alex Williams.
Group 2: 1. Adam Sinkins (Fakenham), 2. Alex Brown, 3. Connor Doy, 4. Sophie Hodges, 5. Nathan Taylor, 6. Hugh Williams, 7. Jenny Hodges, 8. Robert Mattocks.
Group 3: 1. Sam Bradshaw (Cambs), 2. Jonathan Warrin, 3. Josh Brownlow 4. Jamie Foyster, 5. Oli Bacon-Hilton, 6. Leyton James, 7, Sam Lanham, 8. William Henden.
Group 4: 1. Ed Curtis (Suffolk), 2. Ryan Betts (Suffolk), 3. Dominic Skuse, 4. Jake Bond, 5. Daniel Roberts, 6. Alex Coburn, 7. Zeke Perry.
Group 5: 1. Chris Cook (Broadland), 2. Jordan Walker, 3. Jamie Matthew, 4. Tom Snowling, 5. Giles Evans, 6. Jamie Tuck, 7. Bradley Rix, 8. Milo Butler.
Group 6: 1. David Gorrod (Bannatynes), 2. Robby Coates, 3. Casper Tutt, 4. Drew Butchart, 5. Jamie Sandford (Cambs), 6. Izaak Butler, 7. Scott Drewery (Cambs), 8. Sam Henden.
Group 7: 1. Brandon Fairbrother (Fakenham), 2. Jackson Yaxley, 3. Martin Jolly, 4. Mitchell Tompkins, 5. Jagan Crane, 6. Ailish Reeson.
Group 8: 1. Liam Bond (Bannatynes), 2. Joseph Pearson, 3. Jade Spalding, 4. Rebecca Samuel, 5. Liam Mooney, 6. Jessica Arneil.
Group 9: 1. Kieran Dodman (Fakenham), 2. Samuel Rowe, 3. Lydia Brownlow, 4. Joe Yaxley, 5. Katie Cox, 6. Sam McCluskey.
Group 10: 1. Charlie Simpson (EAT&SC) 60 Pts, 2. Olivia Boyce 59 Pts, 3. Bonnie Butler 57 Pts, 4. Lottie Brownlow 42 Pts, 5. Claire Jolly 38 Pts, 6. Emily McCluskey 33 Pts, 7. Joe Henden 31 Pts.
Norfolk Junior Squash would like to thank Maria Rowe from the Sportspark for her invaluable help in hosting the event, and Ralph Tompkins, Keith Tutt, Paul Reeson and the other parents who provided invaluable assistance throughout the Tournament.
Group 1 Winner - Harry Taylor
