NORTHANTS B produced an outstanding Derbyshire Trophy result away to Norfolk at Norwich which in turn could assist their own A team’s chances of winning the southern section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dudley Smith’s team shared the 14 points on offer in an 89-89 draw against a Norfolk side that had defeated defending champions Hunts 11-3 in their opening fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The rink of Tien Ngo, Dudley Smith and debutant Ben Wilson led the way with a 31-19 victory, while John Holroyd, Andy Cox and Kevin Vinter took their rink honours 25-16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their next match is at home to North Cambs at Peterborough on Sunday, January 11, while the A team, who have won two out of two, conclude their programme in February with an away match at Hunts and then home games against Norfolk and North Essex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RESULT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NORTHANTS B 89 (7), NORFOLK 89 (7)<\/strong> – (Northants rinks only):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tien Ngo, Dudley Smith, Ben Wilson won 31-19; John Holroyd, Andy Cox, Kevin Vinter won 25-16; Malcolm Mitchell, Ally McNaughton, Mike Anderson lost 21-22; Peter Smith, Neil Wright, Adam Emery lost 12-32.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NORTHANTS B produced an outstanding Derbyshire Trophy result away to Norfolk at Norwich which in turn could assist their own A team’s chances of winning the southern section. Dudley Smith’s team shared the 14 points on offer in an 89-89 draw against a Norfolk side that had defeated defending champions Hunts 11-3 in their opening … <\/p>\n