Hampshire Secure 11–6 Overall Victory Against Surrey
Hampshire enjoyed an excellent afternoon of youth and ladies county darts, delivering strong performances across all three sections to claim an impressive 11–6 win over Surrey. With competitive games from start to finish, the fixture showcased rising talent, determination, and high-quality scoring and finishing throughout the squads.
U18s – Hampshire Win 5–4
The U18s opened the day with a tightly contested match that went the full distance. Hampshire turned out a gritty performance to edge Surrey 5–4, with several players stepping up under pressure.
- Connor Mitchell (26.37) produced one of the standout displays of the day, securing a superb 3–0 victory.
- Jaxon Sharp (20.36) battled hard for a 3–2 win, showing excellent composure in the deciding leg.
- Lucas Sherren (25.47) delivered another dominant 3–0 performance to add to Hampshire’s tally.
- Oscar Kreft (15.82) claimed a decisive 3–2 victory in a close encounter.
- Stewie Underhill (15.69) also edged a 3–2 contest, demonstrating strong finishing when it mattered.
Surrey kept the match competitive throughout, but Hampshire’s crucial wins in deciding legs proved to be the difference.
Ladies – Surrey Win 2–1 (Hampshire players listed)
The Ladies fixture was closely fought, with Hampshire narrowly losing out 2–1. Hampshire’s performances were competitive throughout, with Emily Purse securing the county’s only win.
- Rhianna Mifsud-Herne (12.45) fought hard but was narrowly beaten 3–1 by Izzy Cochrane (14.60).
- Emily Purse (12.12) produced Hampshire’s sole success with a confident 3–1 victory over Katie Hitching (12.17).
- Neve Turner (12.89) pushed her match to the wire but lost 3–2 to Kayleigh Hitching (14.30).
It was a spirited showing from the Hampshire Ladies — promising signs and valuable county experience gained despite the narrow defeat.
U21s – Hampshire Dominate with a 5–0 Sweep
Hampshire’s U21s delivered a commanding performance, securing a 5–0 clean sweep to close out the day in style.
- Bobby Shearman (21.35) started the session with a 3–1 win, setting the tone early.
- Brandon Harper (22.43) followed with a superb 3–0 victory, posting one of the top averages of the match.
- Charlie Wynder (20.47) edged a thrilling 3–2 contest, showing real nerve in the decider.
- Lennon McCarthy (17.48) sealed a comfortable 3–0 win with steady scoring.
- Logan Stockton (15.99) wrapped things up with a strong 3–0 performance to complete the sweep.
It was a display of maturity and quality throughout the U21 squad, securing the overall win in emphatic fashion.
Overall Result: Hampshire 11–6 Surrey
A fantastic day for Hampshire darts, with standout performances across all age groups leading to a deserved 11–6 overall victory. The players showed great teamwork, focus, and determination, highlighting the continued strength and development within Hampshire’s youth and ladies setup.
Congratulations to all players and supporters—another excellent result for Hampshire County Darts.