The Under 18 Merit saw 9 players take part with reigning Champion Dan Corbett retaining the title with a clinical display in the final against Jarrett Cotterill. He raced 9-0 up and then from 12-3 ahead only conceded 1 more.
In the Semi Finals Dan had got past clubmate Jordan Millman 16, running out from 16-15 down on an edge. The other Semi saw Jarrett get past Harris Needham, going 16-8 up from 8-6 down before winning 10.
The Under 15 Merit was won by Rowan Fuller, who finished runner up last season, beat Jarrett Cotterill 18. Jarrett was 10-5 up and then 17-12 but Rowan came back to close the gap at 18-16 and then ran out.
In the Semi Finals Jarrett had beaten Harry Grimston 16 after running out from 16 across, while Rowan defeated Billy Walmsley 14 after going 11-0 and 16-4 up.
Under 18 Quarter Finals:
Jarrett Cotterill was 15-6 down against Rowan Fuller and ran out from 20-15 down.
Harris Needham from 10-6 up only conceded one more against Emily Redden.
Jordan Millman was 9-7 down against Billy Walmsley but then went 13-9 up. Jordan kept this lead to win 15.
Dan Corbett was always in control against Harry Grimston to win 3.
Under 18 Prelim:
Rowan Fuller was always ahead of Finley Pessall to win 8.
Under 15 Merit Quarter Finals:
Jarrett Cotterill was 9-1 up ahead of Finley Pessall before winning 11.
Billy Walmsley had a very close game with Harris Needham and just edged him out 20.
Rowan Fuller was 9-4 down on Emily Redden and then 12-7 down but got back to lead 15-12 and won 16 from 16-15 down.
Thank you to Albrighton Bowling Club for being great hosts today. Thank you to Malcolm Fletcher and County President Brenda Slingo for helping me run the competition, and to our League President Mike Potter for taking the pictures that will follow.
Well done to Dan and Rowan for winning today, and to Jarrett for playing 6 games overall and reaching both finals. Thank you to all 9 juniors for entering and producing a great day of bowls!