NORTHANTS A have suffered a setback in their quest to reach the final of the English Bowling Federation’s Derbyshire Trophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seeking a third win in as many games in the southern section, they were edged out by just three shots (90-93) away to defending champions Hunts and it is all building up to a grandstand finish in the title race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from the opening end of the match when Northants scored on all four rinks, Hunts were always in front although the margin was never more than 15 shots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northants gradually eased their way back into contention and were only two shots down playing the last end, but Hunts hung on to take ten of the 14 points on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rinks were shared at two apiece with Michael Humphreys, Wayne Morris and Adam Warrington winning 26-17, while Chris Ballard, Brian Martin and Peter Brown came from some distance back to win 26-22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northants A will be unchanged for the home clash with North Essex at Stamford on Sunday (February 8) at 10.00am, and they will be hoping their B team can take some points off Hunts who they meet at Peterborough at the same time in their final fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mike Anderson returns for the unavailable Roger Martin which is the only change in the B team beaten at North Essex in their last match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northants B<\/strong>: Tien Ngo, Phil Jones, Dudley Smith; John Holroyd, Andy Cox, Ben Wilson; Peter Smith, Gareth Dickenson, Neil Wright; Ally McNaughton, Roger Strong, Mike Anderson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n RESULT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n NORTHANTS A 90 (4), HUNTS 93 (10) <\/strong>– (Northants rinks only):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chris Ballard, Brian Martin, Peter Brown won 26-22; Michael Humphreys, Wayne Morris, Adam Warrington won 26-17; Stuart Agger, Paul Dalliday, Simon Law lost 22-24; Martyn Dolby, Mick Linnell, Graham Agger lost 16-30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NORTHANTS A have suffered a setback in their quest to reach the final of the English Bowling Federation’s Derbyshire Trophy. Seeking a third win in as many games in the southern section, they were edged out by just three shots (90-93) away to defending champions Hunts and it is all building up to a grandstand … <\/p>\n