A trip to Haddington brought the first half of the season to a close for Grange 2's on Wednesday night.
Wearing South African colours, Georgie, slotting in at 5th position, started well and opened up a two-game lead vs Graham Morrison. Sadly for Grange, the Tyne man clawed back and with the game poised at 2 each, could have gone either way. As it happened, Graham tore into a 7-1 lead before Georgie started getting the rhythm back - impressively clawing back into contention, and eventually over-taking and winning the 5th game 9-7. Impressive stuff.
Slotting in at 4, and with Ron Pearman taking charge of the ref duties, Stokes started reasonably well and managed to get ahead after 3 games only for Tyne's Donald Smith to turn the screw in the 4th & 5th: finishing 3-2 to the home side.
Mike Gore next and in great form of late vs Nigel Pearman. Both with very similar style, a great match to watch with a full balcony taking advantage. Another 5-setter resulting in a win for the visitors. Boom.
Sloaner at 2. A better performance from the captain, converting the win in 4 games - a much needed confidence boost ahead of the Christmas break!
Finally, Pete Cockburn at no. 1, not playing his best with Alan Russell unrelenting in pressure. Despite levelling after 2 games, The Cockburnator lost in 4. Nonetheless a great night for the 2nd team. And despite faltering mid-way through the half, we're in a good mid-table position. Time to take stock & enjoy some turkey, ready to come back strong in Jan.
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