In a dramatic turn of events in the Chelmsford Junior League Division 3, Buttsbury A clinched the title with a decisive 9-1 victory over long-term leaders Galleywood B. Galleywood had been firmly in control since week three, but their closest rivals Buttsbury A were relentless in their pursuit of the championship.
“The Hutton Hawks were crowned champions of Division 2A, edging out the Chelmsford Eagles by a single point.”
The Cougars’ victory over the Eagles prevented them from securing the 5-0 win they needed to clinch the title, handing the championship to the Hutton Hawks.
In the Junior Cup Final, top-seeded Chelmsford 1 made light work of Chelmsford 2, dropping just one game in the first three matches to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Nikita Tkachuk’s five-game win over Aidan Lees provided brief respite for Chelmsford 2, but Chivers and Bickles soon restored order, with Lees sealing the cup for the champions.
“The Division 3 title race went down to the wire, with Buttsbury A’s trio of Jamie Elliott, Evie Knaapen, and Paul Sturton securing the required 9-1 victory over Galleywood B to clinch the championship.”
Elliott finished the season with a perfect 47 wins from 47 matches, while Sturton contributed 22 wins from 23. Galleywood B‘s efforts throughout the season were commendable, with strong individual performances from the likes of Mark Glenister, John Holland, and Gary Brignall.
In other Division 3 action:
- Danbury H and Chelmsford E shared the spoils in a 5-5 draw, with Tim Pulham and Peter Lucraft‘s performances for Danbury H proving crucial.
- Writtle D and OCA C settled for a 5-5 draw, with Peter Layzell and Tom Barker standing out for their respective teams.
In Division 5, second-placed Chelmsford J handed division champions Danbury M only their second league loss of the season, securing a convincing 10-0 away win. The Chelmsford J team of Mark Nolan, David Parker, and Elliot Hawthorne showcased their class throughout the fixture.
As the curtain falls on another thrilling season of Chelmsford Junior League table tennis, the victories and close-fought battles have left fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter of this captivating sport.
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