Wednesday 27 March 2024

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.