THERE was an excellent, nail-biting encounter between Brixham Sharks and NA Parrots in the final of the South Devon & Torbay Table Tennis League Challenge Cup. The Sharks’ Joseph Edwards was undefeated but a fine all-round team performance from the Parrots prevailed to win 19-17. 

Brixham also made it to the final of the Handicap Doubles Shield against NA Harriers. It was very close in the first few sets but a 4-0 win in the fifth gave the Sharks control and won 23-13.

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Dale Fabian, Chris Baron and Ivor Copley of NA Harriers, left, with Clive Banham, Issy Brown abd Chris Harper of Brixham Sharks.jpeg (Contributed)

Division Two leaders, Brixham Trawlers, maintained their three-point lead against Dawlish Aces as the sides played out a 5-5 draw. The Trawlers were crowned champions.

In Division Three, Torre Vikings had the impossible task of overhauling a 10-point deficit when they faced Brixham Gulls in their final match. The Gulls’ Nick Williamson was undefeated as the Vikings went down 3-7, leaving the Taverners clear at the top by seven.