Squash: Bognor taught lesson at university... Arun issue invite to allcomers

Bognor were handicapped by the absence of No1 and captain Greg Jansz, added to which their opponents all had higher gradings, statistics borne out by the 5-0 win for the University squad.

Jon Corke was Bognor’s No5 and he made a good start against Christopher Morell but the University player controlled matters thereafter, taking the next three to win 11-13, 11-9, 11-9, 11-9.

Steve Enfield stepped in at No4 and ran opponent Richard Cook close in the first but Cook eventually won that and then dominated the tie winning 13-11, 11-4, 11-6.

Bognor’s third string was Ali Campbell in his first match since November and although he levelled against Simon Tunley he could not improve on this with Tunley taking the rubber 11-6, 9-11, 11-6, 11-2.

Pat Jones at No2 for the visitors edged the first playing Richard Adelman, who responded well taking the next three games and winning 9-11, 11-3, 11-8, 11-7.

Junior George Porter showed how much he has improved by stepping up to No1 but he had a tough opponent in Xiaomin Meng who took a two-love lead and despite a spirited effort by Porter in the third, Meng took the match 3-0 - score 11-5, 11-8, 12-10.

The 5-0 result gave University Squash 20 points to Bognor’s three, a result which drops Bognor to second bottom in West Sussex division one.

The first team have the next home match on Friday, March 6, when the visitors to Hawthorn Road are Bluecoats Sports from Horsham - full details from the club on 01243 865462 or bognorsquash.co.uk

* If you want to give squash a try or think it is time to dust off the racket? Arun Squash Club is a fun, friendly club open to all abilities, offering competitive and friendly games.

Club nights at Arun Leisure Centre are on Thursdays throughout March starting at 7pm costing just £3. Non-members are welcome so come along, get fit, have fun and meet some new friends. Contact Steve May on 07725 625452 for more information.