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Friday, February 17, 2017
Chichester's title hopes are dented PostSport after a ten goal thriller with rivals Tim Ridgway Hockey sport@sussexpost.co.uk CHICHESTER'S hopes of lifting the women's Sussex Premier League have been dented after a 5-5 draw with title challengers Horsham Seconds. Chi have been in imperious form all season, winning 13 of their 15 league matches and posting a positive goal difference of 57. THey went into the match on Saturday sitting in first place knowing that a win over their promotion rivals would consolidate their lead. Victory would also mean that Meg Goring's side would keep their fate in their own hands - with three points from each of their last six matches sealing the title. But, despite being cheered on by a decent crowd at Kingsham, it was not meant to be, as Horsham returned home with a point after a thrilling 5-5 draw. THis, combined with a win for the now frontrunners Brighton and Hove seconds, means Chi are second, two points off top spot. With Horsham sitting a point behind in third but with one game in hand, Goring's side now
must rely on their two rivals slipping up if their promotion dreams are to be kept alive. THe ladies have a week off before making the trip to Burgess Hill on February 25 (1.30pm). THen attention will turn to the quarter finals of the FA Women's Vase, the national knockout competition which pitches Goring side at home against THurrock on March 5. Win that and they could be in with a shout of lifting some silverware at the Olympic stadium in Lee Valley. On the men's side, Chi are in full stride after returning from a lengthy festive break. However, they were unable to follow up a cracking 2-1 win away at the University of Birmingham when they hosted secondplaced Team Bath Buccaneers last Sunday. Andrew Sparshott, Alex Pendle and a Jonathan Orozco penalty corner ensured that Chi went in at the break on level terms. But a solitary strike from the visitors in the second period condemned Chi to a 4-3 defeat. THe result leaves them seventh in the ten team Men's Conference West. Next up for Mark Pacey's side is a long trip to Exeter to face Isca on Sunday (1.30pm) before hosting University of Bristol on February 25.
BRSA Wanderers' Gary Blackwood nailed a maximum as he shot a 28-dart average but his effort failed to stir his side to victory over Hunston Hares in the Friday Benevolent Darts League. Here are the results from week 15: DIVISION ONE - Hunston Hares 11 BRSA Wanderers 10; BRSA Ravens 4 POW 'Z' 15; Aldwick Legion 11 Squash Club 12 MAN OF THE MATCH - Gary Blackwood (BRSA Wanderers) 16 & 20 darts [27.83 av]; Dave Owens (POW 'Z') 17 & 20 darts [27.08 av]; Phil Westwood (Squash Club) 22 & 27 darts [20.53 av] - 1st leg 4 left in 24 darts OTHER GOOD GAMES - Micky Rowland (POW 'Z') 17 & 22 darts [25.69 av]; Rob Collins (POW 'Z') 18 & 30 darts [20.88 av] HIGH OUT SHOTS - Mick Isles (BRSA Ravens) 113; Micky Rowland (POW 'Z') 90
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DIVISION TWO Friary 'D' 8 Chi Snooker 'A' 11; Royal Oak 7 Newtown Amity 16; POW 'A' 6 Aldingbourne Mavericks 16 MAN OF THE MATCH - Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker 'A') 20 & 22 darts [23.86 av]; Alex Norgett (Newtown Amity) 22 & 28 darts [17.45 av] MOM - 1st leg 2 left in 36 darts; Adam Judd (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 26 & 28 darts [18.56 av] OTHER GOOD GAMES - Ben Lubbe (Aldingbourne Mavericks) 21 & 26 darts [17.34 av] - 1st leg 12 left in 39 darts; Stuart Rose (Newtown Amity) 22 & 44 darts [16.03 av] - 2nd leg 60 left in 24 darts HIGH OUT SHOTS - Gary Harwood (Royal Oak) 66 DIVISION THREE - QEII 14 POW Galleon 8; Richmond 'B' 14 Friary 'C' 8; Lamb Steyne 16 Richmond Rebels 7; Pagham Cricket Club 14 ASC 5 MAN OF THE MATCH - Neil Conn (Lamb Steyne) 24 & 29 darts [18.91 av]; Richard Pennells (POW Galleon) 25 & 25 darts [20.04 av]; Derek Smith (Richmond 'B') 31 & 34 darts [15.42 av] OTHER GOOD GAMES - Vikki Mackay (Pagham Cricket Club) 28 & 33 darts [16.43 av]; Tom O'Sullivan (Richmond 'B') 28 & 43 darts [14.11 av] ------------------------------------------Claremont Samba's Micky Rowland scored a ton-in and a ton-out in the same leg as his side edged past Neptune in the Tuesday Double In Double Out Darts League Here are the results from week 17:
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f Chi in action against Tonbridge earlier this season
THE BLUES will be looking to bounce back after suffering a suprising away defeat to relgation-threatened Southend. Rob Lawrence's side went into the match in great form of late, winning five of the last seven to take them away from the drop zone. Despite having chances to win on their first visit to one of the UK's oldest rugby clubs, they came up short - with Southend coming out 21-12 victors. Chi return home to Oaklands Park tomorrow taking on Tonbridge Juddians (2.15pm), who are sitting top in National League THree London and South East division. But, with the visitors only losing once all season, fourth-bottom Chi will face an uphill task to return to winning ways. Speaking after the Southend match, Roger Gould, the club's press secretary, said: "THe
hosts were well organised with a grinding front five and a tall playmaker at inside centre who kicked eleven of their points. "Chichester had a couple of chances to nick it but they were missed and in the end Saxons were worthy winners." After falling behind to two early penalties, a lineout drive put Ben Naiyaga over for the first try to reduce the arrears to 6-5. THe Blues continued to suffer in the scrum and conceded another penalty to go into the break 9-5 down. Chi came back out with fire in their bellies. Another lineout allowed Chris Johnson to break through the defence. He was tackled just short of the try line, but the ball was sent across the backs for Jack Maslen to score left of the posts. THe conversion put Chi 12-9 ahead. But it all went wrong when Naiyaga was sin binned for a high tackle. Two late tries for the home side denied Chi not only the win but also a losing bonus point
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DIVISION ONE - Hunston Club 11 POW 'B' 11; Neptune 9 Claremont Samba's 10; Chi Snooker Club 13 Newtown Raiders 10 MAN OF THE MATCH - Micky Rowland (Claremont Samba's) 15 & 22 darts [27.08 av]; Keith Robinson (Chi Snooker Club) 27 & 29 darts [17.89 av]; Ian Dendy (POW 'B') 27 & 33 darts [16.70 av] HIGH IN-SHOTS - Justin Gratwick (Neptune) 160 & 120; Micky Rowland (Claremont Samba's) 120; Phil Hayers (Neptune) 120; Andy Stubbs (Hunston Club) 112; Rob Rice (Chi Snooker Club) 103; John Abbott (Chi Snooker Club) 100; Darren Whiting (Claremont Samba's) 100; Jack Danahar (Claremont Samba's) 100 HIGH OUT-SHOTS - Micky Rowland (Claremont Samba's) 138; Rhonda West (Newtown Raiders) 119 HIGH IN SHOT & OUT SHOT IN SAME LEG - Micky Rowland (Claremont Samba's) 120 in, 138 out in 15 darts 180s - Derrick Longhurst (Newtown Raiders) x1 DIVISION TWO - Cabin Cruisers 5 Old Barn Owls 17; the Monters 11 Wheatsheaf 11; POW 'A' 4 Friary Arms 17 MAN OF THE MATCH - Dave Owens (the Monters) 15 & 26 darts [24.44 av]; Ben Lubbe (Friary Arms) 31 & 33 darts [15.66 av]; Alastair Ceballos-Anderson (Old Barn Owls) 31 & 34 darts [15.42 av]; Dean Knight (Old Barn Owls) 31 & 34 darts [15.42 av] HIGH IN-SHOTS - Ant Landvogt (the Monters) 112 x2; Carl Lilly (the Monters) 102; Nick Hales (the Monters) 100 HIGH OUT-SHOTS - Dave Owens (the Monters) 164; Charlie Hunter (Wheatsheaf) 138.