Inter League Update

Inter-League Update

Castleford moved up to 2nd place in Division 1 after a fine 5-1 home win over Sheffield “1”. Scott Bull and Ritchie Bresnan both gaining maximum points.

In Division 2, Harrogate “2” moved into joint top place with a 4-2 win against Halifax, Andrew Harris proving the difference between the teams.

The other match at the weekend saw Huddersfield “2” and Bradford fight out a 3-3 draw.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Yorkshire Snooker Competitions accepting entries

The following competitions are now open for entry.

Yorkshire Snooker Championship.

With qualifying days on March 1st and 22nd, the closing date for forms and fees is Saturday, 21st February.

Yorkshire Billiards Championship.

Held on Sunday, 19th April, the closing date for entries is Saturday, 11th April.

Yorkshire Snooker Handicap.

Returning after a short absence, the YSH will have qualifying days on 12th April and 3rd May, with the finals day on 10th May. Closing date for entries for the 1st qualifying day is Saturday, 4th April. Entry is limited to 48 players per day.

Yorkshire U16 competition is Saturday 24th Jan, with the U19 competition now on a revised date of Saturday 14th February.

Details of how to enter all the above can be found via the competition tab at YBSA.CO.UK

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Pagett double keeps Sheffield on top

Pagett double keeps Sheffield on top.

A Dave Pagett double secured a 4-2 win for Sheffield “3” at Leeds and ensured his team stayed in top spot in Division 2.

Elsewhere, second-placed Harrogate “2” were held to a 3-3 draw at Bradford, despite a 50 break from Andy Harris.

The other match also finished 3-3. Dave Hall(52) put Halifax in front before Saeed Nawab levelled for Huddersfield “2”.

Reece Matin heads the MVP list with 8/10 and shares the current high break (62) with Brendon Timlin.

Next matches are on the weekend of 17th/18th January.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Pagett on form

Sheffield Teams lead the way

Sheffield Teams lead the way.

As we reach the Christmas break, there are Sheffield teams at the top of both divisions.

In the depleted 1st division, there was just one fixture played at the weekend, Huddersfield “1” defeating Castleford 4-2. Martin Wood and Robert Read on target for the home side, Ritchie Bresnan replying for Castleford.

Sheffield “2” lead the table, Shaun Wilkes heads the MVP list with 8/8 and also has the current high break with 110.

Sheffield no2 player Shaun Wilkes

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the 2nd division, Sheffield “3” are on top after a fine 5-1 away win at Huddersfield “2”. Reece Matin and Dave Pagett with maximum points. Reece Matin heads the MVP list with 7/8.

Harrogate “2” had a comfortable 5-1 win over Wakefield, Declan Bristow and Neil Little starring.

In the third match, Bradford overcame Leeds 4-2 thanks to a Simon Bedford brace.

There is a tie for the high break prize, Reece Matin and Brendan Timlin both having runs of 62.

The next round of matches is on the weekend of 3/4th January.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Sheffield “3” hit top spot.

Sheffield “3” hit the top spot.

Sheffield “3” defeated Harrogate “2” 4-2 to go top of Division 2, Reece Matin starring for Sheffield.

Elsewhere, Wakefield gained their first win of the season, beating Huddersfield “2- 5-1 thanks to Brendan Timlin (62 break) and Danny Edginton. Timlin now sits at the top of the MVP list with 6 wins from 8.

In the other match played at the weekend, Leeds got back to winning ways with a 4-2 home victory over Halifax. Danny Waite and James Pears putting Leeds 4-0 up before Dave Hall hit back for Fax.

The next round of matches is on the weekend of the 13th/14th of December.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Inter League Round Up

Inter League Round Up

The top of the table clash between Sheffield “2” and Harrogate “1” in Division 1 finished all square, leaving Sheffield just 1 point in front. Kaif Shazad put Harrogate in front before Shaun Wilkes salvaged a draw for the title holders. Wilkes heads the MVP race with 6 wins, and also holds the current high break with a run of 110.

In the only other Division 1 match played, Huddersfield “1” proved too strong for Sheffield “1”, the home side winning 5-1 thanks to Oliver Read and Conrad Norcliffe. Robert Read chipping in with a break of 65.

The Brighouse v Castleford match is being played next weekend, with the next full round of matches scheduled for the weekend of 29th/30th November.

In Division 2, Halifax are the new league leaders thanks to a 4-2 home victory over Wakefield. Johnny Gallagher and Dave Hall on target for Fax, Brendan Timlin responding for Wakefield.

Bradford were 4-2 winners at home to Sheffield “3”, Hanif Rafiq proving the difference between the teams.

In the third match, Harrogate “2” trounced Leeds 5-1, Andy Harris and Neil Little gaining maximum points for the home side.

There are 5 players on 4 wins vying for the division 2 MVP. Reece Matin holds the high break with 62.

Next matches are on the weekend of 22nd/23rd November.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Inter League Division 2 Round Up

Inter League Division 2 Round Up

League Leaders Sheffield “3” were held to a 3-3 draw at home to second placed Halifax, all 3 games finishing 1-1.

Bradford were too strong for the home side at Wakefield, Boover Singh starring in a 4-2 win.

In the third match, Andy Harris helped Harrogate “2” win 4-2 away at Huddersfield “2”.

The next round of matches is on the weekend of 25th/26th October.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Ton up Wilkes sets the pace

Ton up Wilkes sets the pace.

Shaun Wilkes 110 break

 

 

 

 

 

A fine 110 break by Sheffield “2”‘s Shaun Wilkes has set the target for Division 1’s high break prize, and along with Will Lemons (66) helped the current title holders to a 5-1 victory over Huddersfield “1”. The win keeps them one point in front of Harrogate “1”, who themselves had a 5-1 win at home to Sheffield “1”. Kaif Shazad (52) and Tom Harris starred for Harrogate.

In the other match, Castleford defeated Wharfedale 4-2 thanks to an Adam Tollerfield brace.

Next matches scheduled for the weekend of 25th/26th October.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Lines is the Master again

Lines is the Master again.

Peter Lines retained his Yorkshire Masters title with a comfortable 3-0 victory in the final against Jonathan Bagley.

Lines dropped just one frame all day with a string of impressive breaks, including 82,97,127,92, and a magnificent 16 red total clearance of 137 in a 3-1 win over Craig Butler.

Shaun Wilkes led the way in the other half of the draw with runs of 76,67,95, and 94, before running out of steam in his 3-0 semi-final defeat to Bagley.

Michael Gaughan was the other semi-finalist, beating Adam Clarke, Shab Ditta and Conrad Norcliffe before succumbing to in-form Lines.

Full results here-

WPBSA SnookerScores – 2025 Alex Crum Yorkshire Masters – Knockout

Many thanks to referee Paul Bannister and, of course, our sponsors, the Northern Snooker Centre.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

 

 

 

 

(left) Jon Bagley with Referee Paul Bannister (right), Peter Lines