Trophy time for Whitby Snooker and Billiards League stars
Whitby Conservative Club was packed out for the annual presentation of awards for the Whitby and District Snooker and Billiards League.
President Chris Harrison awarded prizes, after the pie and peas, two quizzes and a raffle.
The 2025-26 season saw a very competitive league championship, with five teams vying for top spot and Cons D, with Sam Brown, and Harry, Andy and Mike Clarke eventually won by one point.
The Clarkes were also runners-up in the Martin Storr Shield for 3-a side teams, losing out to winners Brian Davidson, Kara Mortimer and Rob Tucker.
Davidson had a successful year, winning the Billiards Final from Mike Clarke, making the Highest Break of 66, and with father Dave and daughter Kara, made up the Lythe B team, who won the Team Knockout Final over Don Plant, Brent Eddon, Mike Brown and Graham Wright of Cons A.
Lythe B were also league runners-up.
Sandsend player player Neil Inglis had a great comeback season, winning Player of the Year, and with team member Shaun Hopper, was runner-up in the Doubles Final.
Lythe A also made the Trophy list, with James Estill, in a season of non-stop improvement, winning the Plate Competition over the league’s most improved player, Harry Clarke.
Young Harry not only shone with the cue, winning the Doubles Cup with Dave Brown, and Handicap Singles final against Kara Mortimer, but also brought his IT skills to develop a fully functioning league online presence.
The league restarts in September, and welcomes new players and teams. Their handicap system gives new players a sporting start, and all their facilities have excellent tables.
Contact Secretary Patrick Holdsworth on 017250171958.