Warwickshire Junior 1st Team Secure SECOND place in the Premier Division!

The Warwickshire Junior 1st Team took part in the County Championships Junior Premier Division on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December at Wood Green TTC, Wednesbury.

The team members were Nathaniel Saunders, Starry Sheung, Rex Wong, Hanne Chui, Agnes Liu, and Monica Chang.

The performance of the team throughout the weekend was superb, with five wins, one draw and only one loss; and finishing in second place behind Middlesex.

  • Kent: Win 6-4
  • Surrey: Win 9-1
  • Essex: Win 6-4
  • Nottinghamshire: Draw 5-5
  • Derbyshire: Win 9-1
  • Lancashire: Win 7-3
  • Middlesex: Loss 4-6

The overall team positions went down to the last match against Middlesex, with Warwickshire missing out on the draw required, losing 4-6. However, credit to the six players who were phenomenal all weekend, with many crucial wins in other matches making the difference to the team outcome.

The individual player averages were:

  • Nathaniel Saunders: 12/14
  • Starry Sheung: 11/14
  • Rex Wong: 13/14
  • Hanne Chui: 7/14
  • Agnes Liu: 2/8
  • Monica Chang: 1/6

A big thank you to all the players for their hard work and effort in every match, supporting one another and giving their best; as well as to the parents for their continued support. Finally, thank you to Kate and Ian for coaching throughout the weekend. It will be an exciting 2024-25 season with 5/6 players still available for selection next season.