Hampshire Fall Just Short in Close Contest with Hertfordshire – Final Score 17-19
This past weekend saw Hampshire go head-to-head with Hertfordshire in a thrilling county darts clash that went right down to the wire. Despite a strong showing across the board, Hampshire were narrowly edged out 17-19 in what was a competitive and entertaining encounter.
The match featured top performances from both counties, with several Hampshire players standing out in their respective teams.
Ladies A: Laura Turner Leads by Example
Laura Turner once again proved why she’s one of Hampshire’s top talents. With composure and class, she delivered a confident 3-1 win, posting an impressive 24.35 average against a strong opponent. Her consistency on the doubles and scoring power gave Hampshire a crucial point in the Ladies A fixture, which finished level at 3-3.
Ladies B: Dawn Simmons Secures Vital Win
In the Ladies B division, Dawn Simmons stood out with a strong 3-1 victory. Her performance helped to keep Hampshire in contention and showed her experience under pressure. Although the Ladies B result ended 2-4 in Hertfordshire’s favour, Simmons’ result was a positive takeaway.
Mens A: Bradshaw Delivers in a Thriller
The Men’s A team had several notable performances, but it was Justin Bradshaw who grabbed the headlines. In a nail-biting contest, Bradshaw edged out his opponent 4-3, showing great resilience and hitting crucial scores when it mattered most. His 28.73 average made it one of the standout performances of the weekend.
Mens B: Monk Marches On
Arron Monk showed his class with a composed 4-2 victory in the Men’s B side. Delivering a 26.90 average, Monk was in control throughout his match and played a key role in helping the Men’s B team to a 7-5 win – the strongest result for Hampshire across all categories.
A Tight Finish
Overall, it was a weekend of tight margins. Hampshire picked up wins in the Men’s B and drew in the Ladies A, but Hertfordshire’s edge in the Men’s A and Ladies B proved decisive. Despite the final 17-19 loss, Hampshire can take pride in some excellent individual displays and a fighting team performance.
Hampshire will be looking to bounce back stronger in their next county fixture.