By Isle of Wight Observer
By Debbie Yates
Division One
Havenstreet A 10 v Newport Vics B 0, Ryde A 7 v Ryde B 3, Ryde C 7 v Ryde Goshawks 3, Newport Vics A 0 v Ryde Rankers 10
With three matches now completed, last year’s champions Ryde C look to have competition for the top spot this season from club rivals, Ryde Rankers, after their 10-0 whitewash of Newport Vics A. The Rankers’ Hugh Idle, Lewis Johnstone and Graham Evans are just one point behind Ryde C in second place.
Havenstreet A compounded a miserable week for Newport Vics with a 10-0 win over their B team, with Havenstreet’s Roger Hookey player-of-the-match.
Division Two
Shorwell Spinners 2 v Havenstreet B 8, Ryde Rockets 3 v Ryde Detonators 7, Newport Vics C 5 v Ryde Rising Stars 5, Ryde Revellers 8 v Ryde Rascals 2, Ryde Quintet 10 v Newport Vics D 0
Match of the week was between Newport Vics C and Ryde Rising Stars. Ryde’s Tom Waddell was player-of-the-match and unbeaten, whilst cadet, Jye Lock, beat Vic’s Christopher Firth and took experienced Michael Jose to five sets. With the score 5-4 to Vics, Waddell and Lock teamed up to take the doubles for Ryde and the match ended in a draw.
Ryde Revellers head the table after a fine 8-2 win over clubmates Ryde Rascals.
Division Three
St Lawrence Lizards 9 v Shorwell Saints 1, Ryde Retailers 4 v Ryde Frogs 6
St Lawrence Lizards and Ryde Retailers lie in first and second place respectively, whilst an improved Ryde Frogs have climbed to third place.