Chelmsford B impressed this week in division one of the Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League. Wiktor Delimat (three wins), Nikita Tkachuk (two wins) and Simon Jarvis (three wins) raced to a 9-1 victory over Writtle A. Richard Storey was Writtle’s sole winner and he beat Nikita Tkachuk (6-11, 11-8, 12-10, 11-9). Richard Storey was also poised at 2-2 with Simon Jarvis before Simon “turned it on” in the third game to win (11-13, 11-9, 9-11, 11-7, 11-1).  Wiktor Delimat gave his side a great start by beating Ryan Pitt (11-9, 12-10, 15-13) in the opening singles. OCA A turned in a top-class performance to beat Chelmsford A 10-0. On this showing – Paul Lucas (87 %), Matthew Mulley (100 %) and Mark Mulley (92 %) are going to take some stopping. Danbury C missed out 6-4 to Danbury B, although the form of new signing – Toby McLewin was a major plus-point. The Essex ranked junior beat Dan Anderson (11-7, 6-11, 11-7, 8-11, 11-9), Sam Lowman (9-11, 11-7, 12-10, 11-5) and Ian Wall (11-9, 11-9, 17-15). More on Toby McLewin later. A hard fought match between Danbury A and Chelmsford A finished tied at 5-5. Bruce Kettle and David Richardson won twice for Danbury whilst Harry Chivers picked up two wins for Chelmsford. Josh Bickles fought back strongly from 2-0 down to beat Chris Penrose (2-11, 6-11, 13-11, 13-11, 11-7) whilst Bruce Kettle sealed the draw for Danbury A by beating Saul Chivers (11-7, 11-5, 4-11, 11-9).

It’s happened again. The Press Officer afforded Galleywood A headline status last week and this week they lost 7-3 to Danbury D in division two. Danbury D were without leading player – Sanjay Saptarshi but Toby McLewin proved to be an ideal replacement. He won his three singles with wins over Peter Barrett (11-3, 12-10, 11-6), James Hicks (9-11, 11-6, 11-9, 11-7) and James Mullane (11-7, 7-11, 11-1, 11-6). Danbury’s Eamon Hall made his mark with a fine (11-7, 9-11, 11-8, 11-8) victory over Peter Barrett. Julie Johnson led Hatfield Peverel A to an excellent 8-2 win over Writtle C. Her trio of wins include a top draw (11-9, 12-14, 12-10, 11-6) success against Gary Ward.   A close match between Danbury E and Chelmsford D finished level (5-5).  Nikita Tkachuk won his three singles for Chelmsford although he had to pull out all the stops to get the better of Tony Forster (11-6, 9-11, 19-21, 11-9, 12-10). Quite a battle !. Forster was also involved in a tense five-setter against Alex Gorshkov and this time he won (11-4, 12-10, 6-11, 7-11, 12-10). Writtle B did well to beat Galleywood B 8-2. There were five fifth setters and they won four of them. Phil Smith and Paul Sturton both bagged hat-tricks for Writtle. Galleywood’s Gary Copsey beat Trevor Collin by the odd looking scoreline of 11-8, 8-11, 11-0, 5-11, 14-12.  Colin Napper scored three good wins as Maldon A beat OCA C 8-2. He saw off Mick Hayes (4-11, 12-10, 11-5, 11-6), David Porter (12-10,11-8, 9-11, 11-6) and Mick Richardson (11-7, 7-11, 11-8, 11-5). OCA B ran out 6-4 winners against Chelmsford C. Kevin Worthington’s three wins gave OCA B the edge and he completed his hat-trick with a last-gasp (11-5, 11-7, 10-12, 6-11, 13-11) victory over Mark Allaway. Mike Johnston looked dead and buried against Charles Yeung but he fought back strongly to win (7-11, 5-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-9).

Division three leaders Danbury F turned in a strong performance to beat Danbury H 9-1. John Tendler, Gus Heath and Steve Buer won all nine singles. John Tendler with nine wins out of nine remains undefeated. Writtle E did well to beat the higher placed Hatfield Peverel B 7-3. Writtle’s Neil Thompson won his three singles, defeating Debbie Ginn (11-6, 7-11, 8-11, 11-4, 11-2), Phil Shippen (13-11, 12-10, 11-7) and Neil Freeman (14-12, 11-8, 5-11, 7-11, 11-8).   Danbury K overcame the handicap of being a player short to beat Chelmsford E 6-4. Denis Crapnell gave his side a winning start by getting the better of Rev Mathews (11-7, 11-8, 8-11, 8-11, 11-6). Chelmsford F included the up-and-coming Harrison Hill in their line-up against Danbury G and he impressed mightily with three excellent wins. He downed the challenges of Ken Sheard (11-9, 11-6, 12-10), Peter Lucraft (11-7, 11-7, 3-11, 1-11, 11-4) and Alan Scammell (12-10, 10-12, 11-6, 9-11, 11-8). The match finished tied, at 5-5.

Buttsbury A are top in division four after six matches and they beat Chelmsford G 6-4. Harrison Hill was untroubled for Chelmsford racing to wins over Kevin Willis (11-7, 11-3, 11-7), Alex Ware (11-6, 11-2, 11-3) and Jamie Elliott (11-5, 11-4, 11-6). Galleywood C ran out 7-3 winners against Hatfield Peverel D. Colin Blore and Will Goodchild were both undefeated.  Danbury L who are second beat OCA F 8-2. Dave Goody won his three singles for Danbury L whilst Dave Powell suffered his second loss of the Season. He missed out against David Bishop (11-6, 9-11, 3-11, 11-3, 8-11).   Richard Allen had to pull out all the stops to get the better of Stuart Wintle (11-6, 11-5, 10-12, 8-11, 11-8).

Danbury N stay second in division five and they beat third-placed Hatfield Peverel E 6-4. Good going as Chris Rolinson won his three singles for the Hatfield Peverel side. Rolinson defeated  Steven Martin (11-4, 12-10, 11-7), David Smith (5-11, 11-6, 11-6, 11-6) and Dan Wise (5-11, 12-10, 11-8, 11-8). Roger Patient’s hat-trick enabled Highwood B to beat Chelmsford J 7-3. Patient eased to wins over James Grimstock (11-4, 11-4, 12-10), Paul Bullock (11-8, 11-7, 11-1) and Jacqui Smith (11-4, 11-9, 11-6). It was honours even between Hatfield Peverel F and Maldon C. Karen Branney won her three singles for Hatfield Peverel seeing off the challenges of Ella Sach (11-2, 11-7, 10-12, 9-11, 11-7), Kym Eames (9-11, 11-4, 11-4, 11-9) and Ross Wheeler (11-8, 11-6, 11-7).

Chelmsford Tigers won twice in Junior division 1A to move into top place. Pavanaj Srivinasmurthy won twice in their 4-1 win over Buttsbury Bulldogs beating Lucy Elliott (11-9, 7-11, 11-2, 9-11, 11-5) and Freya Hart (11-9, 11-6, 11-4). Harel Choo and Pavanaj Srivinasmurthy were both undefeated in their 5-0 victory over Chelmsford Lions. Pavanaj Srivinasmurthy won the opening encounter with a (11-9, 8-11, 11-6, 12-10) victory against Luka Ha.

Chelmsford Cougars with 21 points out of 30 lead the way in Junior division 1B. Josh Freeman and William Guillox won all four singles in their 4-1 win over Buttsbury Beavers. They missed out to Vivaan Babbar and Will Fullerton (11-8, 9-11, 11-6, 6-11, 11-13) in a very hard fought doubles encounter. Chelmsford Antelopes beat Chelmsford Cougars 3-2, and with Amir Chetitah winning his two singles for the Cougars it all came down to the deciding doubles. Yishai Choo and Ethan Li came up trumps against Atharv Srivastava and Amit Chetitah by a last gasp 7-11, 11-3, 7-11, 12-10, 14-12 margin. Charlie Ware was undefeated for Buttsbury Beavers who ran out 4-1 winners against Danbury Griffins. Ware beat Oscar Wyman (11-6, 11-2, 11-6) and Felix Ride (10-12, 11-4, 1-10, 11-4).  

Steve Kerns Press Officer Chelmsford & District Table Tennis League