THIS week started off with Basement Dwellers hosting Plan B in a West Somerset Table Tennis match that was closely contested.

For the home side both Vince Court and Jasper Pye recorded maximums, with player of the match awarded to Vince for his unopposed maximum.

Kerry Manicom added a further four singles sets. With a clean sweep in the doubles, Basement Dwellers won with 31 points. That said, Plan B made their opponents fight for each point led by Geoff Williams with five singles sets. Dave Smith substituted for the injured Robin Arkel and added a further four.

Tuesday saw the clash of the two top teams from the qualifying round as Allsorts challenged Wiveliscombe. It was the home team’s Scott Milton who was the star of the evening as his maximum earned him the player of the match.

The doubles were keenly contested and Allsorts came out on top with six sets, for a grand total of 17 for the evening.

It was the first outing for White Horse when they visited Gnomads. For the home team, Martin Rant was back on top form and his maximum earned him player of the match

Derek Mayall put in a solid performance with six singles sets, and Tony Brooks added the final threde. With a maximum in the doubles, Gnomads were the victors with 27 points.

After a bright start, White Horse led the field before gradually falling back as their opponents gradually reined them in. It was Ian Rew who initially hit the front and was the star performer with seven singles sets.

In Division Two, Eagles had been hatching a plan for a successful match against Drifters.

High flier for the home team was Danny O’Leary who’s maximum earned him the player of the match. With two sets gleaned in the doubles, Eagles finished the match perched on 16 points. Drifters were consistent throughout the match with David Smith leading the way with 8 singles sets. With a maximum in the doubles, Drifters plucked the victory on the evening with 30 points.

Waterrow started their campaign with a home match against Roy’s Boys, which turned out to be a very close affair.

Eamon Farrelly top-scored for the hosts with eight singles sets and was well supported by Dennis Buckingham with six. Russell Foote made his debut appearance with the addition of three sets. With success in five doubles sets, Waterrow ended with 22 points. Roy’s Boys kept pace with their hosts and Barry Hooper won the player of the match for his maximum.

Everything hinged on the doubles and Roy’s Boys prevailed with seven sets. When the scorecard was totted up Roy’s Boys also had 22 points to draw the match.