Jamie Pritchard won his first ever competition after winning the 2026 League Handicap at Newport. He defeated Pete Farmer in the final 21-16 after going 11-9 down in twos from starting 9-3 up. From 15-13 down he went 20-15 up and held his nerve to win 16.
In the Semi Finals he got past last year’s Champion Ben Delves 16 from just 13 across. Pete Farmer was 15-13 down to Nick Davies but went 20-15 up and won 17.
Ayden Smith won the Consolation after beating Josh Wall 14. He was 14-8 up but Josh got back to 14 across. He then ran out. In the Semi Finals he defeated Shavorne Osborne running out from 15-8 down, while Josh beat Neil Smallman from 12-5 down winning 18.
Main Quarter Finals:
Ben Delves was 11-7 and 16-11 down to Ian Edwards and won 18.
Jamie Pritchard had an easy win against Craig Baugh leading 12-3 and winning 8.
Pete Farmer was only 10 across with Pete Millington but won 12.
Nick Davies was 13-7 up on FInley Pessall and won 10.
Consolation Quarter Finals:
Josh Wall was only 13-12 up on Logan Church but won 15.
Neil Smallman ran out from 14-4 down against Charlotte Pritchard
Ayden Smith was only 7 across with Lee Walmsley but ran out.
Shavorne Osborne was only 9-6 up on Jack Cooke but won 7.
Well done to Jamie on his win and now qualifies for the Mid Shropshire Champion of Champions.
Thank you to everyone who entered and measured and marked. Thank you to Newport for hosting.
