Friday night brought another busy programme of ADC action across the South West, with packed fields, impressive averages and plenty of familiar names adding more silverware to their growing collections.
From Taunton and Gloucester to Evesham, Bodmin, Sturminster Newton and Yeovil, another excellent evening of grassroots darts produced plenty of quality performances as players continued their push towards the regional finals.
Shaun Vernall Claims Gloucester Honours
One of the standout performances came at Saintbridge Sports Club in Gloucester, where Shaun Vernall lifted another Vault 18 title.
Vernall defeated Will Jackson 3-0 in the final after another composed display. The Gloucestershire ace once again demonstrated why he remains one of the region's most consistent performers, recording the tournament's highest average of 85.89.
Pete Hughes Continues His Fine Form
Another player enjoying an outstanding spell is Pete Hughes, who added another title at The Bengeworth Club, Evesham.
Hughes defeated Darrel Williams 3-0 in the final and produced excellent averages of 97.50 and 91.53 during another superb evening. Mitchell Leeming and Danny Lauby also impressed in another high-quality Evesham field.
C-Jay Pipe Wins Strong Taunton Event
At the Pegasus 68 Club in Taunton, C-Jay Pipe came through a competitive field to defeat Ryan Greenslade 3-0 in the final.
Although Steve Boundy produced the night's highest average at the venue with a superb 100.20, Pipe showed excellent consistency throughout the competition to secure another important Vault victory.
Joshua Meneer Triumphs In Cornwall
The St Breward AFC & Social Club hosted another excellent Cornish Vault.
Joshua Meneer defeated Thomas Evans in the final to continue his impressive run of form, while Mark McGall topped the averages with 88.41 during the evening.
Rob Crocker Lifts Sturminster Title
At Sturminster Football Club, Rob Crocker defeated Steve Stone 3-1 in the final.
Nigel Edwards fired the highest average of the evening with 96.97, but Crocker's consistency proved decisive as he collected another Vault title.
Tom Yates Wins In Yeovil
The Friday night Vault at Bullets Sports Bar saw Tom Yates defeat Tom Pearce 3-1 in the final.
Steven Tavener impressed with the highest average of the night, but Yates held his nerve to claim the title after another competitive evening in Somerset.
Other South West Highlights
- Reece Colley won another strong event at Bostin Darts 180 Bar, continuing his excellent recent run of results.
- Jack Seymour claimed victory at Sarisbury Green Social Club after defeating Pete Broomfield in the final.
- Warren Rixon won the latest Bridgwater Darts Academy Under-18 Series, continuing his excellent junior season.
South West Winners
🏆 Shaun Vernall – Gloucester
🏆 Pete Hughes – Evesham
🏆 C-Jay Pipe – Taunton
🏆 Joshua Meneer – St Breward
🏆 Rob Crocker – Sturminster Newton
🏆 Tom Yates – Yeovil
🏆 Jack Seymour – Southampton
🏆 Warren Rixon – Bridgwater Under-18 Series
🔥 Performance of the Day: Pete Hughes – Another outstanding title run in Evesham, producing a best average of 97.50.
Another superb Friday evening highlighted the strength of grassroots darts across the South West, with several players continuing excellent runs of form as the race towards the ADC regional finals intensifies.
