Published Date:
27 January 2009
Wellingborough became the first ever county team to reach the final of the National Under 25 Inter-Club Double Rink competition with a hard-fought win over Nottingham, winners of the event for the past two years.
Backed by 25 travelling supporters at Melton, Wellingborough held a narrow lead of a single shot after 10 ends but by 15 ends led by 12, with Jamie Walker's rink building up a commanding 22-4 advantage.
Despite their best efforts Nottingham were unable to get back on terms with Wellingborough wrapping it up 36-28.
Both teams showed expertise which on occasions astounded the crowd.
It is worthy of note that both front end players on Jamie Walker's rink, Connor Cinato and Jamie's younger brother William, are just 12 years of age, making them certainly the youngest Northants players to reach a national final.
They now play Torquay United in the final at Lawson Park IBC in Kempston, Bedfordshire on Saturday, February 28 at 1.30pm.
Rink scores (Nottingham skips only):
Rink one: Ryan Poulson, Curtis Johnson, Callum Height and Michael Chester lost 16-14 to Dan Smith
Rink two: Connor Cinato, William Walker, Scott Johnson and Jamie Walker beat Matt Vickery 22-12
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Last Updated:
27 January 2009 10:03 AM
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Location:
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