Match Reports
Uphill Junior Strikes Gold
Date: 30th January 2005This was yet another good week for Uphill badminton, with Scott Horsnell (Uphill Junior Club) leading the way, and the 'B' team heading the 3rd Division.
Scott Horsnell, who plays for the Club and the Avon County Under 15's team, last year won the Badminton Association of England (BAofE), West of England Under 13's singles Bronze medal and has now won the BAofE, West of England Under 15's singles Gold medal, beating Rob Norris (Staffordshire) 15-9 in the final. This automatically moves him up t...
Read MoreInspired Performance by Edward Brothers
Date: 23rd January 2005Uphill Badminton Club's 'A', 'B', 'D', and Ladies teams were all in action this week and recorded two wins and two losses.
The 'A' team had a top of the League battle away to 2nd placed Nailsea & Backwell 'A', to further strengthen their position at the top of the League. They have now played 8, won 8, got 61 rubbers and 77 points. The team of Mark Edwards, Ellie Hart, Paul Edwards, Nicky Mills (Captain), Brian Hadley and Christy Langford all played well and won a hard fought match, by 6 rubber...
Read MoreUphill's 'A' Team Still Unbeaten
Date: 16th January 2005This week saw the 'A', 'C', 'E' and 'F' teams in action with mixed results.
The 'A' were at home to Clevedon Feathers 'A' and the match finished 5 rubbers to 3 in favour of Uphill. Unfortunately time ran out and the last rubber was unable to be played. This was a hard fought match with four of the eight rubbers going to three games, with Feathers winning three of them. This was a good win for the team of Mark Edwards, Ellie Hart, Paul Edwards, Nicky Mills (Captain), Ross Maclennon and Christy L...
Read MoreGood Start to 2005 for Uphill's Teams
Date: 9th January 2005Uphill Badminton Club's 'A', ladies, mens and Sid Moxon Plate teams have all started 2005 in fine style. With the 'A' team leading the way with a 9-0 win.
The 'A' team of Ellie Hart, Mark Edwards, Nicky Mills, Paul Edwards, Ross Maclennon and Christy Langford, were away to Nailsea & Backwell 'B' team who they whitewashed by 9 rubbers to 0. This was a one sided match with only one ladies rubber going to three games but won by Nicky Mills & Christy Langford. After losing their first game 15-10 th...
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