Louth & District League trio march on in county snooker competition

After almost 30 years without any Lincolnshire County Snooker action in the Louth League the competition returned with a tournament set up by Lincoln Snooker Club, writes Jack Westerby.
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In the Preliminary round, Louth’s Craig Shaw produced a resounding 4-1 win at the Louth Town & Country Club.

Into the first round and a trip to Grimsby saw Gary Skipworth fight back from 3-1 down to clinch victory 4-3 to go through to the quarter-finals. Craig Shaw received another home draw, but his opponent won 4-1, including a 62 break.

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Charlie Shaw led 2-0 and 3-1, but his Grimsby opponent hit a 65 break to take the match to the seventh frame which he won on the black ball to deny the Louth League another player into the last eight.

Gary Skipworth - marching on in county competition.Gary Skipworth - marching on in county competition.
Gary Skipworth - marching on in county competition.

Both drawn in Lincoln, Sam Mountain beat a useful opponent 4-1 while Jordan Kay’s breaks of 37 and 36 saw him through 4-2. The Louth trio now face the quarter-finals at Lincoln Snooker Club on Saturday, 27th April.

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