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Devon are the “A” team County Champions
Devon are the “A” team County Champions

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Devon “A” travelled to Daventry to take part in the finals of the ICC Rinks. They were
drawn to face West Midlands in the first game of the day. With all mats finishing tight,
the 8 shot victory by the rink of Hilary Illey, Ray Young, Neil Wilkins and Richard White
ensured Devon won by 6 shots. In the second game Devon face Hertfordshire and
quickly raced into a commanding lead and by
the end of the match Devon won by 18 shots.
In the final group game Devon faced
Kent knowing that a win would ensure qualifi-
cation into the final. Devon raced into a signif-
icant lead but Kent slowly pegged Devon back
and going into the final 2 ends on the final mat
Devon only led by a solitary shot.
However, the rink of Barrie Goodchild,
Oliver White, Ian Nicholls and Rob Phipps
were able to get an 8-8 draw and Devon won
by 4 shots.
In the final Devon faced neighbours
Somerset who have been in the final on the
previous two occasions and as expected was
a bruising encounter. The shots ebbed and
flowed throughout with the lead swapping
hands on numerous occasions.
First to finish was Hillary Illey, Ray Yong,
Neil Wilkins and Richard White who won
handsomely by 11 shots. However, all the
other mats were going into the final end and
looked to be dropping shots. ESMBA Chairman Barry Hedges &
Devon A Team Manager Robert Ivings