Category: Inter-District

Sheffield 1 salvage draw to stay top of Division 1

Sheffield “1” salvage draw to stay top of Division 1

Unbeaten Sheffield “1” came from behind to salvage a draw at Brighouse and maintain their spot at the top of Division 1. Lee Roberts put Brighouse in front before Jason Evans levelled for the South Yorkshire side. Andrew Owen and David Whitby played out a 1-1 draw to see the sides finish level 3-3.

Reigning champions Leeds “1” had a 4-2 victory at Rotherham, Richard Binns (71 break), proving the difference between the sides. Lewis Harper chipping in with a 68 break for Leeds.

The Ossett v Castleford match was postponed.

Last weekend Castleford played their re-arranged match with Rotherham, coming out 4-2 victors. Andrew Houlker and Grant Chapman ensured the win for Castleford before Kieran Costello pulled 2 points back for the visitors.

Sheffield “1”‘s David Whitby and Jason Evans lead the race for the division’s MVP with 5 wins from 6 frames.

In Division 2 it’s the new-look Leeds “2” side that set the pace at the top of the table, a point ahead of newcomers Wharfedale.

Daniel Boyes was the star for Leeds “2” as they overcame Huddersfield 4-2.

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Sheffield Teams lead the way

Sheffield Teams lead the way.

The 2 Sheffield teams are joint top of Division 1 after two rounds of play.

Sheffield “2” were the stars of the 2nd round of matches with a stunning 6-0 victory over previous league leaders Brighouse. Duane Beckett, David Dalton and Shaun Wilkes all gained maximum points.

Dalton wins both frames

 

 

 

 

 

Not to be outdone, Sheffield “1” had their second victory of the campaign beating Ossett 4-2. Louis Thompson put Ossett into a 2-0 lead, but David Whitby (63 break) and Jason Evans (51 break) sealed the win for Sheffield.

Unfortunately, the Castleford-Rotherham match was a late postponement at Rotherham’s request.
Captains are reminded that teams cancelling matches within 3 days of the scheduled date are liable to penalties. Cancelled matches should be rescheduled and played within 14 days.

Meanwhile, in Division 2, a New Look Leeds “2” team had a fine 5-1 victory away to Bradford. Debutants Adam Rennison and Daniel Boyes had 2-0 victories, Gavin Godfree chipping in with the other point.

The next round of matches in both divisions is on the weekend of 25th/26th November.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Wharfedale lead the way

WHARFEDALE LEAD THE WAY IN DIVISION 2

The 2nd Division of the Yorkshire Inter District Snooker League kicked off this weekend with just 2 matches being played.

The Bradford-Leeds 2 match is due to be played next weekend following a change of venue.

In the battle of the new teams, it was Wharfedale who came out on top, beating Huddersfield 4-2. Stuart Jauncey was the difference between the teams winning both his frames. Wharfedale’s Gyles Behbood had the high break with a 77 clearance.

Gyles Behbood superb 77 clearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

The other match saw Harrogate and Sheffield “3” fight out a 3-3 draw with all 3 matches ending 1-1. Harrogate’s Tom Harris chipping in with a 53 break.

The next round of matches are scheduled for the weekend of the 25th/26th November.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Brighouse set early pace in Division 1

BRIGHOUSE SET EARLY PACE IN DIVISION 1

Captain Luke Drennan was the star for newly promoted Brighouse as they trounced Castleford 5-1 to top the Division One table after round 1 of the Inter-District League.

Drennan had breaks of 71 and 77 in winning both his frames, teammate Lee Roberts also claiming both points and chipping in with a 70 break for good measure.

Luke on form

 

 

 

 

 

The Sheffield “derby” ended in a 4-2 victory for Sheffield “1”, David Whitby compiling a 65 break in taking both points to prove the difference between the teams.

Will Lemons set the standard for the high break prize with a run of 101 in his second frame.

Will with a101 break

 

 

 

 

 

In the other match, last season’s champions Leeds 1 were held to a 3-3 draw by Ossett.
Mark Ball took both points ( 50, 51 breaks) before Lewis Harper (73 break) put Leeds into a 3-1 lead. Jason Taggart saved the day for Ossett to earn a 3-3 draw.

The second round of Division 1 fixtures take place on the weekend of 11th/12th November.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Entering YBSA Competitions

Entering YBSA Competitions.

Please note that the following areas are affiliated with the YBSA for the 2025/26 season.

Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Castleford, Brighouse, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Wakefield, and Wharfedale.
Players from the Yorkshire area who do not participate in an affiliated league are still eligible to enter YBSA competitions but must pay a one-off individual affiliation fee of £10 to cover them for the current season.

The fee can simply be added to the competition fee when completing the bank transfer and click HERE to fill out the affiliation form.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director