Lloyd and Kearney bid for double triumph

5:55am Thursday 28th February 2008

The West Wilts Table Tennis League Championships come to a climax on Saturday with the finals of the events in the four main age groups being played at John of Gaunt School, Trowbridge.

With county and national ranked players competing for honours, a high standard of play is anticipated.

The first match will be the junior singles final between number one seed Alex Kearney and Billy Ho (number three), in a repeat of last year when Kearney emerged a comfortable winner.

This will be followed by the veterans' singles final between Trevor Lloyd, the current holder and number 1 seed, and his team-mate Ricky Jemmott (number two).

At the championships weekend held earlier this month, Lloyd partnered Jemmott to win the men's doubles title and successfully defend their veteran doubles crown.

The next event will be the over 50s final when number one seed Terry Parkins will be looking to retain his title when he plays Malcolm Phillips.

The last event, and undoubted finale, will be the final of the men's singles when Trevor Lloyd will be out, not only to justify his number one seeding, but also gain revenge against number three seed Alex Kearney, who beat him in last year's final.

Both players will be hoping to make it a double title triumph on the night, but one of them will be disappointed.

The evening will conclude with the presentation of trophies to the winners and runners-up of all the events including those completed over the main weekend of the championships.

The championships, sponsored by The John of Gaunt School and PSP Insurance, start at 7.30pm.

Spectators are very welcome to attend.