Guernsey dominates during the fifth padel inter-insular competition
Guernsey Sweeps RED Fund Corcuera Cup 202X with Five Trophies
Last weekend, the picturesque island of Guernsey hosted the fifth edition of the RED Fund Corcuera Cup, a prestigious lawn bowls tournament featuring 64 matches across four categories. The event, which saw the participation of 32 players, culminated in a historic victory for Guernsey, who claimed all five trophies.
The Guernsey Men's Open team, led by the dynamic duo of Olly Cull and Liam De La Mare, took an early lead in the Men's Open event. De La Mare, a 17-year-old phenomenon who has been called up to play for Team GB at the Junior World Championships, partnered with Nico Robinson to secure three points. Cull and De La Mare's impressive performance added four points to the team's tally, setting the stage for a commanding victory.
In the end, the Men's Open team clinched the cup with a convincing score of 10-6, ending Jersey's unbeaten run. Lester Boscher, partnering Matt De La Mare, played a pivotal role in this victory, stopping an unbeaten run by Morgan Jubb and Ian Furness. Matt De La Mare, playing for the vets team, also shone, winning all four of his matches.
In the Ladies' Vets category, Guernsey's Rhiannon Hills and Michelle De Villiers emerged victorious, securing the final match and adding another trophy to Guernsey's impressive haul. The Guernsey Men's Vets team also finished the weekend with a strong 10 points.
The Ladies' Open was a closely contested affair, with Jersey's Clare Clark and Tash Forrest collecting four points. However, the Guernsey team managed to maintain a margin of 11 points to 5, securing the trophy. Jersey's Tash Forrest was awarded the MVP for her outstanding performance and significant contribution to her team's points tally.
Cameron Gomes, a standout player for Guernsey, was also awarded the MVP in the men's open tournament. The event concluded with Jersey's top player Scott Clayton facing weather delays, pushing his matches to the end of the day.
This remarkable victory marks a significant milestone for Guernsey's lawn bowls scene, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the sport. The island will undoubtedly look forward to defending their titles in future editions of the RED Fund Corcuera Cup.
