WITH finals day just around the corner, coming up on Saturday 26, the matchups for the last two team competitions were decided in the Totnes Skittles League.

Fords captain Paul Trant celebrated his birthday with a top scoring 3-spare 95 and a win over Millers, where they will meet Wizzards who were on fire against Wrecks.

Fred Farleigh put up some resistance with a 4-spare 96 but after the third end when Wizzards hit a 4-spare 70 it was an uphill battle. Keith Worth finished with 17 in his 97, backed up by son Chris with 93.

Closest game of the week was Alley Cats’ 3-pin win over Meadowbrooks. Alley Cats edged ahead in the third end thanks to a 14 from Sara Neville and they managed to keep their noses in front.

A 16 from Caitlin Kneil in the eighth end gave Meadowbrooks some hope but a 14 from Sara Ellis maintained a 3-pin lead into the final end which was enough.

In a game with only four spares, an 8th-end 17 from Gems anchorwoman Diana Davis was crucial in their 10-pin win over All Stars. All Stars were three up with three to go but couldn’t hang on.

Fordetts’ good cup form continued as they moved through against Diamonds. Diamonds led after three but they couldn’t match Fordetts’ strong finish which included two 17-spares from Jane Hingston.

Outsiders started with a 40-end including a 17 from Karan Vaughan, Odd Westons were never able to get back on terms despite a 15 followed by a 16 from Angela Worth in the second and third ends. Outsiders also finished with a 40 – but Karan could only manage 16 this time!

The Totnes Men’s team travelled to Bideford for the Men’s Devon County championships on the 12th. Sadly, it was an unsuccessful trip going out in the first round to Exeter Railway Club, whilst Steve Robinson reached the semis in the singles before falling to a Holsworthy player.

Finals day will start at 2pm on Saturday, April 26 with the KO cup finals, everyone welcome.