The Norris Trophy Semi Finals and Final took place today in sunny Hexham, at Hexham House BC.
Semi Finals:
- F.Charlton (M) 16 v R.Bartram (BD) 9
After 5 ends the score was 6-6. After 10 ends Morpeth had taken a lead of 12-7. Benfield took the next end but Morpeth kept the pressure on to take the last 3 ends to win the game 16-9.
- AM.Murray (FH) 7 v B.Ware (WM) 17
After 3 ends the score was 2-2. After 8 ends Whitley & Monkseaton had taken a lead of 8-4. They took a further 8 points over the next 2 ends to extend their lead to 16-4. Forest Hall won the next 2 ends to bring their score up to 7 and then conceded on end 13 when Whitley & Monkseaton won another point to take the game 17-7.
Final
- F.Charlton (M) 9 v B.Ware (WM) 16
Despite Morpeth winning the first end it was Whitley & Monkseaton that got into their stride and after 9 ends were leading 15-3. Morpeth pushed hard and won the following 4 ends to cut their deficit to 9-15. Whitley & Monkseaton then took the 14th end winning 1 point to take the game 16-9.
Huge thanks go to Hexham House for hosting this event in such a beautiful setting and providing much needed refreshments for us all on such a hot day. It was very much appreciated 😊
Thanks to all the supporters who travelled to cheer on their teams and to the Hexham ladies who joined us for the day!!