Bay City Bowlers Get Their First Win...Ever!

We are delighted to report that the Bay City Bowlers have won their first league match in the Carrick & District Pool League. The team who hail from Carrick Bowling Club joined the league in 2022. Most of their players had never played in a team or a league before. They were learning the rules as they went along. They play for the enjoyment and the love of the game but but desperately wanted to break the duck. Last year they received the wooden spoon last season for bottom place in the league. Last week they dug deep and got their first ever draw. This week they had an emphatic 5-9 win against Rockets To Be in the Whiteabbey Legion. They started well and led 3-4 at half time. The second half was all Bowlers and their man of the match was Ryan Ward winning 3/3 (in photo) but well done to the entire team and backroom staff and coaches. If at first you don't succeed Try and Try again.

Third placed Whitehead Spartans hosted Rab and T’s Rockets in what many believed would be tight match. Those predictions proved to be correct as after 14 frames there was nothing to separate the teams. The Rockets started strongly with Davy Blair and Andy Arbuthnott giving them a 2 frame lead. Spartans Paddy Graham stopped their momentum with an important win. Kevin Mullen restored The Rockets 2 frame lead with a hard fought victory. The Spartans rallied and took the next 3 frames through Mark Millar, Robert Hawkins and Kenny English to lead 4-3 at the break. Spartans captain Trevor Whiteside started the second session with a break and dish which was quickly backed up by a win from Kenny English. After The Spartans winning 5 in a row it was now over to The Rockets to show their class and they obliged by winning the next 4 through Rab Butler (x2), Tristan Scott-Heyes and Davy Blair. Kenny English completed his hat trick and made sure that the points were split. A hard fought match and a fair result on the night of 7-7.


Q Club entertained defending champions Scorpions on Tuesday night in what turned out to be a cracker of a battle. Both teams put out strong panels and it was the Larne men who got themselves into a 3-1 lead courtesy of messers A Johnston, R Scott and R McKillop. However the champions are made of stern stuff and a 5 frame blitz in the middle of the match saw them take a commanding 6-3 lead. However Q Club got back to a unlikely 6-6 with another 3 frames in a row, shout to Ryan Scott who completed a fine double and Andrew Ferguson who came in from the cold in frame 11 to take out a very good 5 ball clearance. With the champions toiling and knowing they could ill afford to lose anymore ground to the Galacticos, it was Darren Whiteside who stepped up in frame 13 with finish of the match with a 1 visit finish. There was still work to do in the final frame and for a moment it looked like Ian McCalmont would snatch the hosts a draw however an unfortunate kick gave Chris Carson the one opportunity he needed and Carson took out a precision 6 ball clearance to keep the champions alive in the SKC Gaming Carrick and District pool league.

 

In the Greenisland Derby Colts took on Galacticos.
The first frame was nip and tuck. Chris McCurry snookered himself on the black and got out of it well before league veteran Paul Harris bumped in a huge long red to leave himself a couple of tap ins to give the Galacticos the lead. Colts’ Colin Beckinsale was unfortunate not to respond with a break and dish after kicking out the black a smidgen too far. A kick cost Gee Crawley a clearance and Colin equalised. Roger Smyth held his nerve in a testy affair before another tight frame went the way of the Galacticos giving them a 3-1 lead. Aaron Watters hung the black for a reverse dish in the next but League champion Gary Wallace failed to capitalise and the Colts pulled one back. Roger Smyth took the last in the first session to give the Galacticos a 5-2 half time lead. Old Man Harris put the Galacticos further ahead with another cagey win before Roger Smyth eliminated the Hawk's nemesis Joseph Patton after three hours and forty seven minutes of textbook pool to put the Galacticos on the hill. Gee Crawley took out a pinpoint finish to give the Galacticos all three points in the next. Colts rolled out three of the last four but, alas, it was too little too late for Colts but enough to cement top spot for the Galacticos.

The Blues welcomed the Trojans to the Railway Bar on Tuesday night! Trojans started well winning the first two frames Ricky Moulds and Andy Quinn giving them the lead. Sammy Duff and Graham Cahoon made it 2-2 but it was the Trojans who lead 4-3 at the break. Wins from Girvan Fleming and Ricky Moulds for the Trojans and Robin Kerr for the Blues.

After the break Ricky Moulds made it 3/3 for himself with another clever finish. The game ebbed and flowed with the trojans staying in control for the majority of it. Wins from Robin Kerr and Robert Craig made it 6-5 with 3 frames to play but the Trojans turned it on winning all three, Steven Hamilton, Gordon McCormick and Girvan Fleming securing the 9-5 victory

In other matches

Tigers 4 – 10 QE2 Cubs

Galacticos in pole position for the final run in

Bay City Bowlers hosted the Tigers in an eventful match. Initially, the Tigers surged ahead to a 2-0 lead, but the resilient Bowlers fought back to level the match at 2-2. Despite the Bowlers' efforts, the Tigers' experience shone through as they led 5-2 at the break. After the break, the Tigers continued their dominance, winning the next two games to extend their lead to 7-2. However, the Bowlers mounted a spirited comeback, narrowing the score to 7-6 and securing at least one point. In a decisive final frame the Bowlers' captain's lack of experience and composure led to the Tigers winning the final frame which handed victory to the visitors with a 8-6 score line. Congratulations to the Tigers on their victory, and best wishes to them for the future.

The league leaders, The Times Bar Scorpions took on Whitehead’s Spartans. Mark Millar took the first frame and Robert Hawkins took the next for Spartans. Paul Kerr reduced the deficit before Trevor Whiteside made it 3-1. Scorpions’ Colin Rafferty brought the arrears back to one before Robert Hawkins and Mark Millar saw the first session out to a 2-5 lead for the Spartans.

Scorpions came out in the second half with a steely determination with wins for Paul Kerr, Lee McIlreevy and Chris Carson to level at 5-5. Spartans are renowned for their fighting spirit and captain Trevor Whiteside put them back in front. Mark Millar made it 5-7 winning his 3rd of the night against Paul Kerr, leapfrogging Paul to the top of the player stats and knocking Scorpions from their perch at the top of the league. Scorpions dug deep once more though. Colin Rafferty and Chris Carson took the final frames securing a hard fought 7-7 draw and a valuable 2 points.

The Greenisland Colts got off to a flying start after reaching the final of the Players Memorial Shield last week. Vice Captain, Colin Beckinsale, took the first frame against Q Club’s Ryan McKillop, Larne singles champion.

The Colts would also go on to win the next 4 frames in a row with victories Colts Andy Galloway, Aaron Watters, Chris McCurry and Captain Harry Warwick taking the score line to a perhaps unexpected by some it must be said 5 nil lead for the Colts.

The Q Club would dig deep however with Ryan McKillop taking the 6th frame.

This attempt to kick start the Larne team would be stalled once more however by a 7th frame win for Colt Watters against Q Club player Ryan Scott, finishing the first half with a score line of 6 - 1 to the Colts.

The second half begun more favourably for the visiting Larne team with wins for Ryan McKillop and Ciaran O'Toole.

Greenisland Colts’ McCurry would go on to win the next securing at least a draw.

This seemed to inspire Watters to immediately win the next seeing Colts over the finish line and this also giving him an impressive 3 wins from 3 games played.

Captain Warwick took victory in the next and Chris McCurry took the next, winning a personal 3 from 3 for his team on the evening before Joe Patton took the final frame victory bringing the score line to an impressive Greenisland Colts 11 Q Club 3. A great night of pool enjoyed by all.

Greenisland Working Men's Social Club will have been in a celebratory mood when they heard the scores from the top two teams.

QE2 Cubs went down to a 4 - 10 defeat by a very impressive Galacticos who moved to the top of the league with that result leapfrogging Times Bar Scorpions.


In other matches:

Trojans and Rockets To Be pp

Rab and T’s Rockets v Railway Blues pp’d 

Rescheduled dates will be within two weeks.

Paul Kerr Retains the Seniors Title

Well done to Scorpions’ Paul Kerr on retaining the 2023/24 Seniors title.


Spartans’ Trevor Whiteside put up a gallant fight but the final score was 6-4 to the evergreen Pool Machine Paul Kerr.
Frame winners
1 Whiteside
2 Whiteside
3 Kerr
4 Kerr
5 Kerr
6 Kerr
7 Kerr
8 Whiteside
9 Whiteside
10 Kerr
Well done to both players for putting on such a great final. Thanks to Greenisland Workingmens Club for hosting this final and to our sponsors SKC Gaming NI

Galactico's Gary Wallace Whips Them All To Lift The Title

The Carrick and District Pool League annual open singles competition occurred this weekend in the Q Club in Larne.

On a day when storm Kathleen was whipping up winds across the country it was Galacticos' Gary Whirlwind Wallace who was whipping his opponents throughout the day.

Gary took on last year’s seniors finalist, Davy Blair in the first round and romped to a 5-2 win. 

In the next round Gary took out Northern Ireland International player, Stevie Quinn 5-1.  

Next up was a 5-2 victory over one of the most decorated players in the Carrick League, Paul Harris. 

The 22/23 champion, Chris Carson was Gary’s opponent in the semi final and he was dispatched 6-4. The final was against Scorpions' Lee McIlreevy and Gary was in control for the entire match. 

The final score was 7-5 and Gary got over the line potting the black to the middle pocket from a snooker.

A massive well done to Gary Wallace on lifting the open singles with a near perfect days pool.

The league committee would like to thanks Alex and William Irvine for their hosting and sponsorship of this prestigious individual’s event.

All results from the days action can be found here.

Masters Down to Quarter Finals

Prelim 1 Gary Fitzsimmons v Paul Kerr 

Winner plays Colin Beckinsale PP'd

Prelim 2 Aaron Farr 4 - 2 Stevie Blair.
Prelim 3 Stevie Hamilton 3 - 4 Gerry McCorry
Prelim 4 Gordon McCormick 0- 4 Michael Wilson 
Prelim 5 Joe Patton 3 - 4 Aaron Reid

First Round
1 Gary Fitzsimmons or Paul Kerr v Colin Beckinsale PP'd to be played on 17th April.
2 Aaron Farr 1 - 4 Tom McGurk
3 Gerry McCorry 4 - 1 Ian McMillan
4 Michael Wilson 4 - 0 Robert Hawkins
5 Aaron Reid 0 - 4 Darren Whiteside
6 Harry Warwick 3 - 4 Ricky Moulds
7 Mark Porter 4 - 3 Davy Montgomery
8 Steven Herron 0 - 4 Davy Blair

Quarter Finals to be played on 1st May

1 Gary/Paul or Colin V Tom McGurk

2 Gerry McCorry v Michael Wilson

3 Darren Whiteside v Ricky Moulds

4 Mark Porter V Davy Blair

Scorpions lift the Prestigious Players Memorial Shield

In the final of the coveted SKC Gaming NI Players Memorial Shield the Greenisland Colts faced the reigning champions, Times Bar Scorpions in a packed Whiteabbey Legion.

In a raucous atmosphere the random draw occurred and Joe Patton half heartedly lagged stating that “You can never pot a ball from the break on this table”.
Scorpions’ Lee McIlreevy broke and potted 3 balls before ripping the rest out in a scintillating break and dish top put the Champions 1 up.

Paul Kerr soon made it 2-0 with a precision finish and Gerry McCorry took out a fine finish to make it 3-0. 

Scotch doubles was next and in a much tighter frame the experience of Michael Wilson and Darren Whiteside was enough to make it four nil. Lee McIlreevy and Paul Kerr took the next scotch doubles frame after some great tactical prowess to seal the 5-0 victory.

A big thanks to the Legion, Rab Butler and Mark Porter for ensuring the table was fit for a final and a special mention to the Scorpiettes who turned up to cheer on their men.

The final line goes to the former players that we have had the pleasure to know and compete with and against. They will never be forgotten.

Cubs and Galacticos peak in time for international duties

A big win for the Cubs, just peaking before they go on a tour of duty to the nations cup in Bridlington next week. An even bigger win for the international studded Galacticos too. Scorpions come through a tough battle to remain at the top for the international break.

The QE2 CUBS match started with a tactical frame with Riley Patterson over coming AJ
Second frame saw McKillop take out a good finish. Kyzler Todd would pinch a frame then Jack Carson went in off for a break and dish 2-2 cubs took the last 3 frames to lead 5-2 at the break. Second session would start off well for Cubs with a dish from Rhys McLaughlin with his second on the night and then the next 2 frames would be shared at 7-3 and Andrew made it 7-4 but cubs won the last 3 frames to close out the match 10-4 star players on the night Riley Patterson 3/3 and Rhys McLaughlin 3/3.

Greenisland Galacticos can almost taste second spot as the season gets down to the business end and the perennial bridesmaids were in the mood to consolidate their league position as they entertained the Bay City Bowlers.
The home team raced to a flattering 12-0 lead very quickly, capitalising on almost every visit awarded to them.
Hat tricks for Gary Wallace and Roger Smyth along with braces for Neil McFaul, Paul 'Old Man' Harris and Derek Whiteside gave the Greenisland men an unassailable lead with some pinpoint finishing. The visitors rallied late on and Ryan James-Ward and Ian McMillan took the last two frames but it was too little too late for the Carrick men who found their hosts in good form.

Rab & Big Ts Rockets hosted Scorpions
Scorpions started well with Lee McIlreevy and Paul Kerr taking the first two frames. Buff managed to pull one back for the Rockets, only for Lee and Darren to increase the gap to 4-1 to the visitors. The Rockets fought back though with two good wins, Bull and Davy with wins against Paul and Chris, resulting in a respectable 4-3 score line with the visitors having a slight advantage.
The Scorpions came out swinging in the second half, with each of the five men recording wins in the first five frames, 9-3 Scorpions, taking the opportunity for a bonus point off the table for the Rockets. The last two frames went to the Rockets with wins from Rab and Buff, to finish the match 9-5 to Scorpions.
After a valiant effort from the Rockets in the first half, the Scorpions were just too good in the second half and got their well deserved win.
Man of the match - Lee McIlreevy with a good hat trick.

The Colts travelled to Whitehead Rangers to play The Spartans who started strongly with wins for Mark Millar, Paddy Graham, Billy Pawson and a brace from Robert Hawkins. A break and finish from captain Trevor Whiteside and a reverse clearance from Mark Millar saw the Spartans complete a first half whitewash. The Colts didn't let the score line discourage them and produced a spirited second half performance, winning it by 4 frames to 3. Harry Warwick rolled back the years and won 2 of the frames which included a reverse clearance from a dry break. Other point scorers for the Colts were Aaron Watters and Joe Patton. A 10-4 victory for the Spartans on the night keeps them 3rd in the league table with plenty of points still to play for.

The Trojans Ricky Moulds took the first frame against Tigers’ Tom McGurk and Aaron Farr doubled the lead beating John Fulton.
Tigers' Steven Simpson beat Andy Quinn to reduce the deficit to 2-1, however another two for Trojans with Stephen Hamilton beating Davy Montgomery and Stephen McLaughlin beating Johnny Eccles. Trojans led 4-1 at this stage.
Scott Pettigrew beat Girvan Fleming and then a break and dish for Tom McGurk over Aaron Farr left the score at 4-3 at half time.
The second half began similar to the first half, wins for Andy Quinn and Ricky Moulds over Steven Simpson and John Fulton made the score 6-3 to the Trojans.
Tom McGurk reduced the gap to two frames with a good clearance to beat Stephen Hamilton, but Aaron Farr restored the 3 frame advantage with a win over Scott Pettigrew to put the Trojans on the hill at 7-4.
Controversy in the next frame where the departed Ricky Moulds had been listed to play Johnny Eccles! the frame handed to the Tigers by default. Could the hosts win the last 2 frames to secure a draw??
This hope was shortlived with a fine clearance by Stephen McLaughlin over Davy Montgomery to give the Trojans the victory.
The evening rounded off with a fine win for Steven Simpson over Girvan Fleming to at least give the Tigers a losing bonus point.

Result 8-6 to the Trojans, but as always a great nights craic down at the Times Bar.

The blues welcomed the Rockets to the Railway on Tuesday night, Ryan Stewart put them 1-0 but the score was quickly leveled by Stevie Campbell. The blues then found a bit of rhythm winning the next three, Darren Hill, Graham Cahoon and Robin Kerr with the wins. Mark Porter pulled one back before Sammy Duff made it 5-2 at the break. 

Craig laughlin put the blues 6-2 up just after the break. The Rockets weren't going to lie down though, winning three consecutive frames, Stevie Campbell, Derek Chapman and Mark Porter with the wins. Ryan Stewart then made it 7-5 to the blues but John Rainey won the 13th frame taking the game to a decider. Craig Laughlin held his nerve to put the Blues over then line in a close final frame. 8-6 to the Railway Blues.

Scorpions Go Top... for now.

With league leaders, Galacticos postponing their match this week against Trojans, the reigning league champions, Times Bar Scorpions had an opportunity to leapfrog them if they secured all 3 points against Railway Blues.

In the first half Gerry McCrorry and Lee Mcilreevy notched up two each One of Lee's was a break and dish. Darren Whiteside, Paul Kerr and Chris Carson chipped in too to make it 7-0 at the interval. Lee McIlreevy soon made it 8-0 securing fine personal hat trick. Paul Kerr made it 9-0. Darren Whiteside and Chris Carson also chipped for their hat tricks. Robin Kerr took a solitary frame for the Railway Blues in a convincing 13-1 win as the Scorpions move back to the top of the table.

The Bowlers hosted the Q Club, and it was the visitors who swiftly took the lead with a well-deserved 7-0 advantage at the break. Despite the hosts' efforts to mount a comeback in closely contested matches after the break, their endeavours were futile, and the visitors emerged as deserving winners. The event was conducted in good sportsmanship; however, it became evident that the Bowlers require additional practice and experience to compete with top-tier teams. Bowlers extend best wishes for their forthcoming matches.

The Tigers got off to a good start winning 5 of the first six games. With the score at 7-2 The Rockets To Be clawed their way back to make it 7/5 but Scott Pettigrew grinded out the 13 frame to secure the points for the Tigers. Mark Porter won the last game to give the Rockets a bonus point. This was a great match by both teams, man of the match was Tom McGurk who had a break and dish against Steven Campbell.


A bad night at the office for The Greenisland Colts as they were defeated by Rab & Big T's Rockets by 12 frames - 2.
Several of the frames were genuinely tighter than the score line would suggest and there were a number of excellent and very tactical frames played. This particular evening would favour the Rockets team by quite a margin with Colts Captain Harry Warwick and Colt Joe Patton winning a frame each for their team.

In other matches:
Cubs 7 Spartans 7
Colts 2 Rab & Big T’s Rockets 12
Galacticos v Trojans Postponed

Carrick & District Pool League ‘Open Singles Competition’ proudly sponsored by Q-Club Larne is open for registrations. Get the date pencilled into your diary. 6TH April.

Our first Open Individuals winner was Scotty Clarke back in 1995 

Our reigning champion is Chris Carson.
This annual tournament will occur on Saturday 6th April 2024 in Q Club 3 Narrow Gauge Road, Larne, United Kingdom.
It’s only £5:00 to enter this prestigious event which is ‘open’ to all registered players of the Carrick & District Pool League no matter what age, gender, ability, race etc.
We will be expecting each team manager to collect the monies from their players. Once the monies have been received by the team managers then we will add the players into the draw. Only players who have paid will be in the draw.
Our treasurer, Harry Warwick will collect the monies from the team managers.
The draw for the event will take place on Friday 5th April at 8:00 p.m. here on our Facebook Live.
Matches will be races to 5 up until and including the last 8.
Semi-finals will be races to 6.
The final will be a race to 7.
Will we see your name added to the winners list this year?

Galacticos Stretch Their Lead at the Top Of The Table

In the 14th League match of the season, sponsored by SKC Gaming NI Ltd Galacticos stretched their lead at the top of the table with a 14-0 walkover from 11th placed Rockets To Be.

2nd placed Scorpions welcomed 8th placed Colts to The Times Bar.

Lee McIlreevey broke and sublimely dished. Colts Joe Patton soon levelled the scores. Paul Kerr regained the scorpion lead and again Colts levelled through Paul Watters. Colin Beckinsale put Colts ahead with one of the pressure finishes of the night facing 4 difficult balls and a black over the jaws. Michael Wilson Levelled at 3-3 for Scorpions and Chris Carson provided a slender 4-3 lead at half time for the home side.
Paul Kerr put Scorpions 5-3 up before Colts’ Paul Watters had a scintillating break and dish. Paul Kerr made it 6-4 and Lee McIlreevy put Scorpions on the hill with a fabulous reverse dish. Chris Carson secured the points for Scorpions and Darren Whiteside added with another reverse dish. Michael Wilson secured a 10-4 win that was much closer than the score line suggests.
MVP Scorpions Paul Kerr 3-3.

Spartans moved up to 3rd with a 11-3 victory against the Bay City Bowlers who remain at the foot of the table in 12th.

Cubs were in 3rd position before dropping to 4th after a convincing 11-3 victory for Rab & Big T's Rockets, who move up to 5th.

9th placed Tigers took the points at 10th placed Railway Blues with an 8-6 win.
In other matches

7th placed Q Club fell to 6th placed Trojans with a 6-8 defeat.

10th placed Railway Blues 6 - 8 went down to 9th placed Tigers

In the semi finals of the players memorial shield sponsored by SKC Gaming NI the Greenisland Colts came through a tough battle but progressed to the final with a 5-3 win over Railway Blues.
Railway Blues Ryan Stuart had got his team off the starting blocks with a first frame win.
Colts hit back with Aarron Watters in the second frame. The third frame taken by Railway Blue Josh followed by a fourth frame doubles win for Colts Captain Harry Warwick and his playing partner Joe Patton.
Patton again was victorious for the Colts in the next doubles game with playing partner Gary Brown.
Everyone in attendance soon realised this would be a tight one as Railway Blue Jackie Murdock took the next frame. Colt Captain, Harry Warwick kept the pressure on by winning the seventh frame.
Andy Galloway seen his team over the finish line and into the Cup Final with a last frame win.

In another epic match which the Times Bar Scorpions came from 3-0 down to win 5-3 over a very strong Q Club team.
Ryan McKillop, Andrew Ferguson and Tyler McKee romped to a 3-0 lead before the city dwelling Scorpions adjusted to the sea air. 

 Paul Kerr and Lee McIlreevy took the first Scotch doubles frame for Scorpions. It was soon followed by Gerry McCorry and Chris Carson in the next Scotch doubles frame. In the next singles frame Gerry levelled the scores at 3-3 with a solid win before Michael Wilson put the Scorpions on the hill. Lee McIlreevy made it five and send Scorpions through to the final after a fantastic come back. You can never write the reigning champions off.

Big thanks to Whitehead Glasgow Rangers Supporters club for hosting the semi finals.

Whiteside & Kerr into the Seniors Final

SKC GAMING NI Seniors semi finals singles results:
Trevor Whiteside (Spartans) 5 Stevie Quinn (Trojans) 3

Quinn, Quinn, Whiteside, Quinn, Whiteside, Whiteside, Whiteside, Whiteside.

Paul Kerr (Scorpions) 5 Gerry McCorry (Scorpions) 0
Kerr, Kerr, Kerr, Kerr, Kerr

https://youtu.be/3eBGbYAQapQ?si=dDYxn0lzuq36e4Xj

Doubles down to last 4

SKC Gaming NI CDPL Doubles Quarter finals results:

Paul Harris and Gary Wallace 4-1 Stephen Herron & Rab Butler
Michael Wilson & Colin Rafferty 4-3 Mark Porter & John Rainey
Davy Montgomery & Tom McGurk 4-0 Stevie Campbell & Ricky Hill
Ciaran O'Toole & Tyler McKee 4-2 Steven Simpson & John Fulton

Congratulations to our doubles semi finalists. To be played to a finish on Tuesday 4th June 7:45 start in Whitehead Rangers Club

Semi Finals are a race to 5

 
1 Paul Harris & Gary Wallace (Galacticos) v Michael Wilson & Colin Rafferty (Scorpions)

2 Davy Montgomery & Tom McGurk (Tigers) v Ciaran OToole & Tyler McKee (Q Club)

Final is a race to 6.

Q Club move up the table

Q Club were too strong for Colts in their home venue in Q-Club Larne for their rearranged match.
Joe Patton did however put the Colts in front but a flurry of wins for Alan Johnston, Ryan McKillop, Craig Johnston, Ciaran O'Toole and Ryan Scott saw the Q Club on five frames in quick fashion. Andy Galloway got the second for Colts. 5-2 at the interval.
The second half was much of a mirror image of the first with Galloway taking the 8th frame for Colts before another burst of frames for Q Club with further wins for Ryan Scott, Ciaran O'Toole, Ryan McKillop, Rorie McAllister, and Ian McAlmont. Chris McCurry won the Colts fourth frame of the evening. Final score Q Club 10 Colts 4.
This makes the league table look more respectable with no outstanding fixtures. Q Club move up to 5th (from 7th) and Colts remain in 8th.

Cubs give Scorpions a scare

The Carrickfergus Bowling Club played host to a match between the Bay City Bowlers and Rab and Big T's Rockets. The evening began favourably for the visiting team as Stephen Herron dominated, preventing Ian Riley from getting a shot on the table and securing a well-deserved win. Although the Bowlers managed to win the next game, Herron's return to the table showcased his class and precision once again. Despite some closer matches, the visitors led 6-1 at the break. The Bowlers rallied after the interval, scoring two wins, but their momentum was short-lived as the visitors ultimately triumphed 11-3. Congratulations to Rab, Tristan and the Rockets and best wishes for their upcoming games.




The Railway Bar Blues got off to a flying Scotsman start taking the first game of the evening before Colt Joe Patton evened things up in the second

The Railway team then continued their flying start by winning the next three until Colt Vice Captain applied the brakes briefly by winning the first halves sixth frame prior to Railway Blue Sammy Duff claiming the final frame of the first half

Seeing the Railway Men in a strong 5 - 2 position going into the second half

Colt Patton once again entered the signal box to switch the tracks in favour of the Colts with a win leading to the Colts steaming ahead taking the next 5 frames in a row with Beckinsale securing at least a draw for his team winning the evenings twelfth frame

Duff stoked the fire for the Railway men once again with a thirteenth frame win ensuring the evening came to the end of the line in nail biting fashion resulting with it must be said a fair seven each draw

Never was the saying a game of two halves more appropriate and for once Beckinsale has contained himself and not got too carried away with his write up/report of the evenings happenings

QE2 CUBS V TIMES BAR SCORPIONS

Michael Wilson began the match with Intent. A Thunderous break from Big Bertha saw 5 balls off the break and a convincing victory followed. Paul Kerr made it 2 nil to Scorpions. The Cubs rallied with 4 on the trot from Rhys McGlaughlin, Jude Dalrymple, Jack Carson and Joel Quinn. Paul Kerr took the last frame of the first set to stay within touching distance at 4-3. The second half began again with Scorpions taking the first two frames through Chris Carson and Michael Wilson before the cubs hit back again. Jack Carson and Jude Dalrymple put the Cubs back in front at 6-5 with some composed finishing. In the longest frame of the night Gerard Heaney had the upper hand before the patience and experience of Paul Kerr saw him level the scores again at 6-6. Darren Haddock took out a pressure finish to put te Scorpions on the hill and Michael Wilson broke the final frame again potting 5 yellows and soon claiming a tight victory. Final Score Cubs 6 Scorpions 8.

MVP’ Michael Wilson and Paul Kerr 3/3.

In other matches

Spartans took the points over their derby pals Trojans 5-9.

Rockets to be went down 4-10 to Q-Club

Galacticos had a 10 -4 victory over Times Bar Tigers 

Reigning 3 a sides champions Scorpions Daddies reached the last four defeating BMT in their postponed match.

Paul Kerr, Darren Whiteside and Chris Carson took the first 3 frames. Paul Kerr put the Daddies on the hill before Andy Arbuthnot took out a nice finish to keep the BMT’s hopes alive. Chris Carson extinguished those hopes and sent the Daddies into the next round with some crispy potting.

SKC GAMING NI 3 A SIDES QUARTER FINALS RESULTS

SKC GAMING NI 3 A SIDES QUARTER FINALS on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024. 

Whitehead Table 1

BMT V DADDIES was postponed until Wednesday 7th February.

Whitehead Table 2

Colts A (Andy, Aaron, Joe, Paul) 5 v 4Colts B (Harry, Colin, Gary)

A comprehensive win for an in form Joe, Paul & Andy in this evenings 3 a sides Versus team mates fellow Colts Harry, Colin & Gary.

Some excellent pool played by all players. The highlight of the evening for those in attendance (Certainly by Colin) was Colin despite being severely put off and distracted by missing Love Island which was airing on television during the match and despite Joe Patton being an undisputed very talented 2023 pool masters finalist said cue sports excellence was made to look kind of ordinary to be honest as the Colts Vice Captain took the final frame of the evening with a by now signature flamboyant crossover show reel black ball finish once again reminding all concerned of exactly why he gained the "Fizz Bomb" handle awarded to him by highly experienced and renowned N.Ireland Pool player manager Derek Whiteside.

 
Greenisland Table 1

Trojans A (Girvan, Gary, Stevie h) 3 v  5 Trojans C (Stevie Q, Aaron F, Stuarty)

 
Greenisland Table 2
BaggerWixters (Rab, Bull, Davy) 5 v  2 Tigers (Bug, Tom, Scott, Jonny)

Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 3 a sides semi and finals night will take place in Q Club. SEMI STARTS AT 19:45

Table 1

BMT/DADDIES (Buff, Machine, Tristan/ Chris, Darren, Paul, Lee) V Colts A Andy, Paul and Aaron

Table 2

Trojans C (Stevie Q, Aaron F, Stuarty) v BaggerWixters (Rab, Bull, Davy) 

League results week 12

This week we saw some tight battles and flattering score lines in the Carrick & District Pool League sponsored by SKC GAMING NI

Whiteabbey Legion Rockets hosted Trojans.

The first half was going swimmingly for the Whitehead lads 5-0 Trojans. Rab Butler and Big T Scott Heyes stopped the onslaught though, closing the first session at 5-2.

The second session was a similar affair. The Trojans took the first five again, going 10-2 up, and with only Rab and Big T winning one each at the close of the second half, the match result was a convincing 10-4 for the Whitehead Trojans.
MVP was Stuart Kelly with a decent hat trick and Andy Quinn scored a good brace for Trojans.

Cubs welcomed Colts to QE2.
The Colts won the first 2 frames. The Cubs the next 2 frames. The Colts took the next 2 frames and again the Cubs took the next 2 frames to level at 4-4.

The highlight of the evening was a sublime show reel finish for the little ‘giant slayer’ Jude during his second frame of the evening.

No individual hero's on this particular evening (Perhaps with the exception of Colts Captain Harry Warwick (pictured) winning all 3 frames) but each team member from both teams digging deep, performing well and doing their bit for their team mates resulting in a fair 7 each draw.

The Cubs have been doing rather well recently but it would seem, after a win earlier in the season for the Colts and this a second leg draw, the Colts are somewhat of a bogey team for the young guns. A great friendly but very competitive evening of pool was in the end enjoyed by all.

Scorpions welcomed Bay City Bowlers to Times Bar. Lee McIlreevey got the ball rolling for Scorpions as they romped to a 7-0 lead at half time. Some of the frames could have went either way but the experience of the reigning champions assisted in them getting over the winning line in those tight frames. Darren Whiteside secured the win in the eighth frame and the Scorpions continued winning the tight frames. Michael Wilson won the 14th frame with a whitewash to secure a flattering 14-0 victory.

The Rockets to Be braved adverse weather conditions and travelled to Whitehead Rangers Club to face The Spartans. The reverse of this fixture earlier in the season was a pretty one sided affair, but the away team have been steadily improving and the Spartans knew not to take their opponents lightly. 

The first half scoreline was 5 - 2 in favour of the Spartans, but the visitors kept playing in a manner which captain Mark Porter will be very pleased with. The visitors battled hard for every frame and narrowly lost the second session by 4 frames to 3. The Spartans will be glad to continue their ascent up the league table and get as many points on the board as possible in their debut season.

Frame winners for The Spartans were Mark Millar 3/3, Trevor Whiteside 2/2, Aaron Rolston 2/3, Kenny English 1/2 and Billy Pawson 1/2.

For the Rockets to Be were William Craig 2/2, Ricky Hill 2/3 and Mark Porter 1/3.

The Q Club and Times Bar Tigers played out a competitive match in the Q Club on Tuesday past with the Larne men just about coming out on top. A strong start from Q Club certainly did help as they raced out to a 4-1 lead aided by impressive Tyler Mckee and Ryan McKillop finishes. 

However Davy Montgomery’s men don’t know the word quit and helped by a quickfire Tom McGurk double they narrowed the gap to 6-4. A special shout out to Tom who completed his hat trick from the first session and took out 2 finishes that many a fella would be proud off.

With the match poised at 6-4 Stevie Simpson was very unlucky with a dry break and was punished with an expert 7 ball finish from Ryan Scott. Ryan drawing on his years of experience on the Ultimate pool, blackball and International rules scene to deliver to the delight of the home support.

With Q Club guaranteed a draw it was left to Ian McCalmont to seal the three with another solid finish in frame 12. All in all a close but just about deserved home win.

The Q Club would also like to place their thanks to the doubles team of Gary Wallace and Paul Harris. Both lads kindly agreed to postpone their doubles match against Ryan Scott & Ryan McKillop after one of the Ryan’s took unwell on the day of the match. The match will take place this Monday night (29th Jan) at 7:30pm in QE2 Snooker Club in what’s sure to be a fine match. 

In other matches

Railway Blues 2-12 Galacticos

Juniors Doubles Champions

Congratulations to Riley Patterson and Kyzler Todd (pictured above on left) on their 5-4 win against Gerard Heaney and Rhys McGlaughlin in the juniors double’s competition kindly hosted by QE2 Snooker Club and sponsored by SKC GAMING NI.

Final frames:

1-0 Gerard Rhys 

1-1 Riley Kyzler

2-1 Gerard Rhys 

2-2 Riley Kyzler

3-2 Riley Kyzler

4-2 Riley Kyzler

4-3 Gerard Rhys 

4-4 Gerard Rhys 

5-4 Riley Kyzler

Semi finals were both 4-2 victories over Jack Carson & Zak Sheldon and Jude Quinn & Jake Quinn.

Doubles latest results

Tuesdays league doubles sponsored by SKC GAMING NI

1 P Harris & G Wallace vs R McKillop & R Scott (pp) tba

2 A Quinn & S Kelly 3 vs R Butler & S Herron 4

3 N McFaul & R Stewart 2 vs 4 C Rafferty & M Wilson

4 M Porter & J Rainey 4 vs S Duff & R Kerr 2

5 A Galloway and G Brown 1 vs S Campbell & R Foster 4

6 L McIlreevy & D Whiteside 3 vs D Montgomery & T McGurk 4

7 J Fulton & S Simpson 4 vs T Scott Heyes & A Arbuthnot 0

8 T McKee & C O’Toole 4 vs P Kerr & M McIlvenny 1

Quarter finals 20/02/2024

1 winner of 👆 match 1 v R Butler & S Herron

2 M Wilson & Colin Rafferty v M Porter & J Rainey 

3 S Campbell & R Foster v T McGurk & D Montgomery

4 J Fulton & S Simpson v T McKee & C O’Toole

Best of luck folks.

Doubles Prelim Results

Last night we held 9 preliminary matches in the League Doubles sponsored by SKC Gaming NI Ltd

Last years champions Chris and Jack Carson along with Cllr Bobby Hadden receiving their winners shield.


Prelim 1 Paul Kerr & Mervyn McIlvenney 4 v 2 Stuart McClean & Dean Reid
Prelim 2 Sarah Lou & Marion 1 v 4 Penfold & Hatchet
Prelim 3 Joe & Chris 2 v 4 A Quinn & S Kelly
Prelim 4 A Rolston & Trigger 2 v 4 Bull & Butler
Prelim 5 Tristan & Buff 4 v 0 Scott & Bug
Prelim 6 Fulty & Simpsy 4 v 2 Harry & Colin
Prelim 7 Keith Hunter & Davy B 3 v 4 Steaker & Raff
Prelim 8 Ryan S & N McFaul 4 v 3 Aaron Farr & Ricky Moulds
Prelim 9 Benny Bessyoom & Ricky Topping 0 v 4 Tyler McKee & Ciaran O'Toole (W/O)


Well done to all who made it to the next round. Tonight we go again in the last 16.

Tuesday 16th January

1 in Railway Bar start at 8:15
Paul Harris & Gary Wallace v Ryan Scott & Ryan McKillopp
2 in Times start at 8:15
A Quinn & S Kelly v S Herron & Rab Butler
3 in Legion start at 8:15
Neil & Ryan v Raff & Steaker
4 in Greenisland start at 8:15
Mark Porter& John Rainey v Sammy Duff & Robin Kerr
5 in Bowling Club start at 8:15
Andy Galloway & Gary Brown v Ryan Foster & Stevie Campbell

6 in Whitehead start at 8:15
Darren W & Hatchet v Davy Montgomery and Tom McGurk
7 in Q Club start at 8:15
Fulty & Simpsy v Buff & Tristan
8 in Q Club start at 8:15
Tyler & Ciaran v Paul Kerr & Mervyn

 
Juniors doubles Tuesday 16th January in QE2
Race to 4 at 7:30pm.
1 Jake & Joel v Rhys and Gerard
2 Jack & Jude v Kyzler and Riley.

Galacticos top at the halfway stage

Last week In Carrick & District Pool League sponsored by SKC Gaming NI Ltd the final matches of the first half of the season took place.

 
Scorpions welcomed Whitehead Trojans to the Times Bar.

 

 
The last time these two teams met, Trojans were victorious in the https://www.instagram.com/bmkitchendesigns/ Knock Out Cup.

Trojans’ again started well with Stuart Kelly and Ricky Moulds winning 2 of the first 3 frames. Lee McIlreevy secured Scorpions'. Chris Carson, Darren Whiteside, Paul Kerr and Lee McIlreevy gave the home side a 5-2 advantage at half time.
Chris Carson and Darren Whiteside soon put Scorpions on the hill at 7-2. Trojans’ Stuart Kelly ripped out a great finish under pressure before his team mate, Ricky Moulds cut in a good black to the middle only to see the cue ball rolling into the corner pocket and gifting Colin Rafferty the frame and Scorpions all three points. Paul Kerr, Darren Whiteside and Lee McIlreevy, with a break and dish, took the final three frames to maintain second place and touching distance with the league leaders.
MVP’s were Lee McIlreevy and Darren Whiteside winning 3/3.

Whitehead Spartans began 2024 with a home tie against the Times Tigers. The Spartans settled quickly and raced into a 3-0 lead thanks to wins from Mark Millar, Kenny English and Billy Pawson. Back to back reverse dishes from Trevor Whiteside and Aaron Rolston stretched the home teams lead to 5-0 before Mark Millar took his second frame of the evening to make it 6-0. Tigers captain Davy Montgomery dug deep to win frame 7 and ensure his team didn't succumb to a first session whitewash. The second session started better for the Tigers with a win for Tom McGurk. The Tigers mini comeback was short lived though as the Spartans won the last 6 frames through Aaron Rolston (×2), Billy Pawson, Trevor Whiteside, Mark Millar and Kenny English. The Spartans will be delighted with the manner of this victory and the Tigers may well put the score line down to only returning after the Christmas break. Special mention to Aaron Rolston who is now top in the race for player of the year having played significantly less frames than those closest to him. He boasts an excellent 100% record with 17 wins from 17 frames played in the league.

In a most enjoyable evening of Pool at Greenisland Working Men's Social Club there was a friendly but competitive match between the Bay City Bowlers of Carrickfergus and Greenisland Colts.
The Colts began well with a first frame win but the Bowlers quickly equalised.
The Colts took the next two prior to the Bowlers having a two frame winning streak to keep it a tight tense affair.
The Colts pulled away again with wins for Colin Beckinsale and Patton.
Tit for tat ensued thereafter before Vice Captain Beckinsale secured at least a draw for his team being the victor of the evenings eleventh frame.
The Bowlers Ryan James then held his nerve potting an excellent high pressure black to keep it close.
You quite literally could have heard a pin drop during said black ball shot.
However despite having a couple of key players absent through illness ultimately the depth of the Colts squad was enough to see them successful on this particular occasion as Colts players Paul Watters and Joe Patton won the final frames of the evening seeing their team over the finish line for their first match of 2024.

Q-Club Larne entertained the league leaders Greenisland Galacticos. Last seasons league and cup matches were compelling affairs with 3 games, a win each and a draw, so another close encounter was anticipated.
Galacticos rushed out of the blocks with a 4-0 lead in 20 mins, highlights included a Roger Smyth reverse dish. Q Club are known for their powers of recovery though and another looked on the books as the Larne men hit back with 3 in a row starting off with a Ciaran O’Toole win in the 5th frame
With frames 8 and 9 shared it was all to play for but this is where championships are won and lost and this might be the biggest 3 frames of the season for the Galacticos yet as Derek Whiteside, Ali Wilson and Roger Smyth got them over the line to take the match to 8-4 and the 3 points.

At the halfway point of the season it looks to be between the Galacticos and the defending champs, Scorpions with 2 points in it. A wildcard in the mix however could well be the Cubs who are 5 back but get better each passing week. All to play for in the second half.

In other matches

Rab and Big Ts Rockets beat stablemates Rockets To Be 12-2.

Cubs beat Railway Bar 10-4.

This week is the annual doubles competitions.

Aaron wins the first trophy of 2024

Congratulations to Colts’ Aaron Watters (left) for winning the annual New Year's Day SKC Cup.

Aaron came through an impressive field of 22 players to take the coveted title and £125 cash prize.

He was 2-0 down to William McCann in the final but managed to hold his nerve to come back and win 3-2 in a tense affair.

William took £75 for his endeavours and Trevor Whiteside and Paul Watters received £30 each for reaching the semis.

A great day was had by all and the competition was played in a great spirit all day.

Massive thanks to SKC for their generous sponsorship and Greenisland CateringCo for the excellent food.

Happy New Year to all of our customers and we look forward to seeing you all soon.

Galacticos Top The Christmas Tree

In the last league match before Christmas in the SKC Carrick & District Pool League the Galacticos ensured they are the star at the top of the Christmas tree with a great team performance to overcome Spartans 9-5 on Table 1 in Greenisland Working Mans Club.

On table 2 in Greenisland The Whitehead Trojans had a perfect start going 3-0 up with wins by Aaron Farr, Stevie McLaughlin and Stevie Hamilton. Their lead was soon eroded after the Greenisland Colts pulled 3 frames back thanks to some great pool from Andy Galloway, Chris McCurry and Joe Patton. Aaron Farr took frame 7, to give the Trojans a slim lead at the half way mark. The second half started like the first with 3 straight frames from the Whitehead guys, putting them on the hill at 7-3. Stevie Hamilton potted the 8 ball in frame 12, to secure the 3 points for the Trojans. A valiant effort by the Colts, gave them a much deserved bonus point as they took 3 of the last 4 frames. Best for the Trojans was Aaron Farr and Stevie McLaughlin, both with 3 out of 3. Best for the Colts was Chris McCurry and Joe Patton, who each scored a brace. Final score Trojans 8 Colts 6.
The support from Greenisland Working Men's Club was welcomed and the festive food was appreciated by all.

Third placed Cubs took on and Bay City Bowlers at the QE2 club in an intensely competitive match. QE2 Cubs started with a perfect 3-0 but faced a setback when a player lifted the white ball. This incident sparked debate as per the Blackball rules, which prohibits any player from lifting the white ball. In the spirit of Christmas The Cubs gifted the frame to The Bowlers. Despite the disruption, Bay City Bowlers managed to pull back another frame, but QE2 regained composure, concluding the first half with a 5-2 lead.
In the second half another Cub lifted the cue ball to clean it (mid frame) but the Bowlers chose not to accept this additional Christmas present. Despite some closely contested matches, QE2 ultimately secured a 10-4 victory.

Rockets 2B hosted the reigning league champions, Scorpions from Times Bar.
The Whiteabbey men started well with a sublime finish from Ricky Hill and an equally impressive finish from Mark Porter. Scorpions hit back with 5 frames on the trot. Two for Darren Whiteside and two for Paul Kerr. Michael Wilson ripped out a pinpoint break and dish too for the Scorpions to lead 5-2 at half time.
Rockets 2B’s John Rainey made it 5-3 plucking victory from the jaws of defeat before Paul Kerr kick started another four frame flurry with a fabulous break and dish for his hat trick. Michael Wilson, Colin Rafferty and Darren Whiteside added to the Scorpions haul. Stevie Campbell took a consolation frame for Rockets 2b before Michael Wilson rounded off a solid 10-4 victory to maintain touching distance with the league leaders. Scorpion's three wise 'Hat-Trick Men were Michael Wilson, Darren Whiteside and Paul Kerr and Lee McIlreevey was the Christmas star for Rockets 2b.

Rab & Big T's Rockets moved up to 5th in the table with a convincing victory over Tigers at Times Bar. The visitors from Whiteabbey Legion came out swinging and finished the first half 7-0 up.
The Tigers started with their first frame on the board by Scott Pettigrew. Up next was Andy Arbuthnot and with his 2nd single visit finish, it was a clinical B&D that got the Legion lads over the line 8-1 up. The Rockets lost only one more frame with Johnny Eccles recording the Tigers second winning frame.
The result was 12-2 to the Rockets.
Man of the match was Andy Arbuthnot with two Break and Dishes and an eight ball clearance.
Rab Butler also recorded a hat trick and Stephen Herron a brace.

Q Club moved up to 6th in the league with a hard fought victory over Railway Blues winning 5-9.

The Carrick Pool League would like to thank our league Sponsors, SKC Gaming for the ongoing support, the sponsor of the Knock Out Cup, BM Kitchen Designs and Amber Castle Entertainment for sponsoring the Harbour Cup. 

We wish everyone a peaceful and merry Christmas and hope to see everyone again for further competitive pool in 2024.

The first event of the year is Subway Hangover Cup on New years day at 1pm in Greenisland Working Men's Social Club. Everyone is welcome. You don't even have to be registered in the league to play in this one. Its a great day out for a cure.

Players Memorial Shield results

Our Players Memorial Shield competition commenced last night.

This competition was influenced by former players and committee members who had a desire to see ‘smaller’ teams reaching a final. The top half will be drawn against each other and the bottom half will be drawn against each other. Winners of both draws will reach the final.

Top Half  was played in Q-Club Larne

Prelim1 Rockets 6 Spartans 2
Prelim 2 Galacticos 6 Trojans 4


Quarter final Q Club 6 Rockets 2

Quarter final Galacticos 4 Scorpions 6

Bottom Half was played out in Greenisland Working Men's Social Club

Prelim
Tigers 5 Colts 6

Quarter Finals
Colts 6 Bowlers2
Railway Blues 6 Rockets 2B 2


Semi Finals will take place in Whitehead Rangers on Tuesday 13th February at 7:30 pm Sharp

Table 1 will see Reigning Champions Scorpions take on Q Club
Table 2 will see Colts take on Railway Blues


The players named on this shield are remembered fondly through this competition.

Colts Back To Winning Ways

In the Carrick & District Pool League sponsored by SKC Gaming NI, the Times Bar Derby had saw reigning league Champions, Scorpions facing stablemates Tigers. Darren Whiteside made a rare start and finished with a great long red and black in off his opponent’s yellow. Lee McIlreevy soon made it two and Chris Carson made it 3-0 to the reigning champions. Scott Pettigrew pulled one back for Tigers with a pin point finish before Scorpions reeled of another 3 on the bounce with wins for Paul Kerr, Colin Rafferty and another for Chris Carson.

Tigers started the second half with John Fulton taking control and finishing well to begin the come-back. Lee McIlreevy put the Scorpions on the hill with a blistering finish. Paul Kerr soon secured the points. Scott Pettigrew took another frame for Tigers before Paul Kerr reached his hat trick. Darren Haddock chipped another in for the Scorpions with a great long black. Tigers 'MVP', Scott Pettigrew, took the final frame and secured a hat trick of his own.

Final score Scorpions 10 Tigers 4.

Greenisland Colts hosted Whiteabbey Legion’s Rockets To Be. Colts were fired up after their poor performance last time out and raced to a 5-0 lead with wins for Harry Warwick, Aaron Watters, Joel Patton & and Brace from Andy Galloway.

Rockets To Be’s John Rainey took the sixth frame 5-1. H Warwick gave his team a 6-1 lead at the break.

First up in the Second half making her first outing for the Colts was Zoe Galloway. She was unlucky and Darren McFarlane took it.

Joe Patton put the Colts on the Hill before H Warwick made his hat trick and secured the points for the Colts.

Aaron Watters extinguished any chance off the Rockets To Be earning a bonus point. A Galloway took the twelfth frame securing his hat trick.

The icing on the cake had to be (player of the match) Zoe Galloway’s black. It was like something you would see on the ultimate pool tv channel. She must have been watching Colin ‘The Fizz Bomb’ Beckinsale, giving her a 50% win ratio for the season. Mark Porter got a consolation frame making the Final Score 11-3

What a performance from the Colts back to winning ways with the biggest win of the night.

In other league matches:

Bay City Bowlers 4 Railway Blues 10.

Qe2 Cubs 8 Trojans 6

Rab & Big T’s Rockets 4 Galacticos 10

Spartans 9 Q Club 5

 

We also hosted our 3 a sides competition. Sixteen teams entered and the results were as follows:

Colts ‘Ladies’ 0 v BMT 5 (Buff, Tristan, Machine)

Scorpion Daddies (Paul, Darren, Chris Lee) 5 v Bowlers Too1 (Gareth, Aaron, Ryan)

Bagger Waggers (Deano, Kevin, Stuart) 4 v Colts A 5 (Andy, Aaron, Joe, Paul)

Trojans A 5(Girvan, Gary, Stevie Hamilton) v Galacticos 0 (Roger, Neil, Ali)

Spartans 3 (Mark, Trevor, Robert, Kenny) V Trojans C 5 (Stevie Q, Aaron F, Stuarty)

BaggerGrincherwixters 5 (Rab, Bull, Davy) v Trojans B 3 (Andy , Ricky, Steve)

Q Club 3 (Ryan Andy, Scampi, Rorie) v Tigers 5 (Bug, Tom, Scott, Jonny)

Our stand out match was

Bowlers: Iain, Benny, Iain, Glen 4 v Colts B Harry, Colin, Gary 5 Some Men For 2 Men ..

Against the odds Colts Captain Harry Warwick and Vice Captain Colin Beckinsale were Victors with just the 2 of them to compete in Tuesday evenings 3 a side competition against The Bay City Bowlers 3 man team .. A great result for the Greenisland Colts despite their 3rd team member being absent . Doing it the hard way Warwick lost the first frame meaning they couldn't afford to concede another frame for the remainder of the match however although somewhat of a tall order they both battled on to successfully proceed to the next round of the Competition.

The 3 a side quarter finals take place on Tuesday 30th January.

Galacticos suffer their first defeat and Smyth Dodges any shots

The Bay City Bowlers travelled down to Whitehead, hoping for an upset against 3rd placed Trojans. However, the match started well for the hosts with the first 3 frames taken by Stevie Quinn, Ricky Moulds and Aaron Farr. The next 4 frames were shared to make it 5-2 at the half way mark.

The second half started with another 2 frames for the hosts, to put them on the hill. Max Riley won the next for the visitors, taking out a great finish. Frame 11 saw big Gordy McCormick secure the 3 points for the Trojans with some fine potting. Bowlers won the next 2 to make it 8-5 and were fighting hard to secure a bonus and their first point of the season (if they reached 6 frames). It was not to be. Trojan Gary Fitzimmons took out a great finish in the final frame. Well done to Stevie Quinn, Aaron Farr, Ricky Moulds and Gary Fitzimmons each winning 2/2 and to the Bowlers for adding to a fiercely contested match. Final score Trojans 9 Bowlers 5. This result moved Trojans up to 3^rd place in the league.

 

Railway Blues hosted the Spartans. The visitors took an early two-frame lead with wins from Mark Millar and Robert Hawkins. Sammy Duff pulled one back for the Blues before Spartans went on a rampage taking the next four consecutive frames. Wins from Paddy Graham, Trevor Whiteside, Mark Miller and Kenny English. 6-1 Spartans at the break.

The Blues didn't let their heads drop and the late arrival of Craig Laughlin got them the first frame of the second session. Ryan Stewart and Sammy Duff quickly put another two frames on the board for the blues 6-4 with four frames to go. The Spartans then turned it on again, a third frame of the night from Mark Millar took them to the hill before Trevor Whiteside finished it off in style. With two frames to play the Blue only hope was of a bonus point. Craig Laughin won his second of the evening leaving it up to Sammy Duff. An excellent clearance with a very difficult black won Sammy his third frame of the match and secured the bonus point for the Blues.

Another great evening of pool played in the correct manner. Railway Blues 6 Spartans 8

 

The Tigers welcomed Greenisland Colts to the Times Bar, with the Colts getting off to the best possible start with a win for Andy Galloway over Scott Pettigrew.

The next four frames were shared with Johnny Eccles completing a nice reverse dish over Paul Watters, Davy Montgomery beating Andy Galloway, Aaron Watters beating Steven Simpson and Harry Warwick beating John Fulton.

Tom McGurk beat Paul Watters and John Fulton beat Joe Patton to leave the halftime score 4-3 for the Tigers.

The second half saw the Tigers put the foot down, winning the first 4 frames with wins for Scott Pettigrew, Johnny Eccles, Steven Simpson and Tom McGurk over

Aaron Watters, Harry Warwick, Joe Patton and Paul Watters respectively. This guaranteed a win for the Tigers. Score 8-3

Aaron Watters beat Davy Montgomery and Harry Warwick beat Tom McGurk to bring Colts to five and hopeful of an all important bonus point, but in the last frame of the night John Fulton secured his second win of the night over Joe Patton

Final Score 9-5 for the Tigers

Q Club took on Rab and Big T’s Rockets

Rockets won the first session 5-2 taking advantage of missed opportunities from the hosts this included a brace from Davey Blair at the beginning of the session and the end. Highlight of the session was an impressive six-ball clearance from Stephen Herron which included a bit of development work on his reds which Stephen duly finished.

After the break Q Club went strong with McKillop and Johnston back to back 3 times and started well but this was ended on frame 9 with Andy Arbuthnot beating his team mate in Larne, Alan Johnston. Joint captains, Rab Butler and Tristan Scott Heyes, would seal the win winning the next 2 frames and the match would then play out to 4-10. Hat tricks from Davey Blair and Rab Butler moved the Whiteabbey men from to 5^th and the Q Club dropping to fourth in the table.

QE2 Cubs had a great victory over Rockets to Be and moved up to 4th in the league table.

The Scorpions arrived in Greenisland desperate to stop the runaway league leaders and take the wind out of their sails. The message was clear "Stop Dodge and we can win".

Stop him they did.

The first frame was an edgy affair with Lee McIlreavy edging out Paul Harris to give the visitors the lead. Ali Wilson brought the home team level with a great clearance before Johnny Nelson patiently edged the third. The visitors went two ahead with Paul Kerr breaking and dishing against Roger Smyth before Neil McFaul kept his composure to pull one back for the hosts. Smyth was on the receiving end of another break and dish, this time from Nelson before Gary Wallace won the next.

4-3 the visitors at half time.

Wilson and Harris took the next two to put the Greenisland men ahead for the first time of the evening, but it would be the last.

McIlreavy completed a rare hat trick as he broke and dished Smyth who didn't get a shot after playing in 3 frames of pool. Carson and Kerr took the next two to guarantee the visitors a point before McIlreavy pulled out his second break and dish of the evening to guarantee three points for the defending champions and close the gap at the top.

League veteran Paul Harris earned the home team a much needed bonus point with the fifth break and dish of the evening.

A fantastic match played at the highest standard blows the league wide open.