Quest For Q School Has a New Facebook Group

 

I've launched a new Quest For Q School Facebook group as another way of following what I'm doing with Q4QS.

The idea isn't to replace the website. In fact, quite the opposite.

I'll use the group to share some of the daily Q4QS content, including Yesterday's Results, rankings, interesting stats, players who have caught my eye and some of the stories coming out of the data.

I'll also post updates when there is something new to read on the site, whether that's a tournament preview, a new ranking feature, the Venue Hub, player rankings or one of the longer Q4QS articles.

You'll still find much more detail here on the website, so the group will hopefully provide a good way of seeing what's new and then following anything that interests you back to Q4QS.

It will also be somewhere I can share updates about the Q4QS Live Vidiprinter and point people towards other Q4QS channels and features as they develop.

I'm not really looking for the group to become another endless stream of competition adverts. There may be occasions when I'll allow something particularly relevant, but the main aim is to build a group around results, players, rankings, statistics and darts stories.

Q4QS is also becoming increasingly international, so you're very welcome wherever you happen to follow or play darts.

If you'd like to join, feel free. And if you know somebody else who might enjoy what I'm doing with Q4QS, you're welcome to invite them too.

Hopefully it becomes another useful part of Quest For Q School as the site continues to grow.

Darts Results 20 September 2026: 80 Tournaments, South West Winners & Standout Averages

 

Another busy Sunday has gone into the Q4QS database, with 80 tournaments added from 20 September.

As usual on a Sunday, there was a huge spread of darts to go through. Vault 19s made up a large part of the programme, but there was also plenty from the junior game, the JDC Foundation Tour and the WADC.

For my South and South West coverage, Plymouth, Gloucester, Taunton, Exeter, Bodmin and Stroud all provided results worth picking out.

Stevenson takes the title in Plymouth

Simon Stevenson won the Vault 19 at Legends Lounge in Plymouth, beating Andy Steed 3–1 in the final.

Stevenson finished with eight wins and produced three separate 91.09 averages during the tournament.

Interestingly, though, the two biggest averages of the event belonged elsewhere. Danny Bull and Darren Pearce both hit 96.97, making them the standout scoring performances from Plymouth.

Steed also had another deep run, finishing with seven wins before being stopped by Stevenson in the final.

Quiney wins at Tuffley

There was another strong result for Joe Quiney, this time at Tuffley Community Association in Gloucester.

Quiney beat Lee Bradley 3–1 in the final and also dominated the top end of the averages.

His best was 89.51, followed by 88.41, 82.17 and 79.11. He finished the event with six wins.

That makes this another useful result to add to Quiney's growing Q4QS record.

Ashley Howe wins in Taunton

At The Queens Arms in Taunton, Ashley Howe came through the Vault 19 event, beating Ryan Greenslade 3–2 in the final.

Howe finished with seven wins, with Greenslade recording six.

The highest average of the tournament came from Dave Fisher with 81.87, narrowly ahead of Jack Walker's 81.24. Paul Gardiner and Nigel Hodges both reached 79.11.

McCready comes through in Hereford

Alec McCready was the winner at Hereford Military Sports & Social Club, defeating Zak Turner 3–2 in the final.

McCready produced a consistent set of numbers along the way, including two 86.71 averages and an 85.40.

The highest average of the tournament belonged to Aiden Johnston, who reached 91.09.

WADC wins in Bodmin and Stroud

I’m continuing to make sure the WADC events get space in these daily round-ups, and there were two winners from the core Q4QS area to highlight.

At Bodmin Band & Social Club, Tracey Hancock beat Courtney Hancock 3–0 in the final. Tracey also recorded the highest average of the event at 60.12.

At Queen Victoria in Stroud, Sarah Wright defeated Jane Price 3–2 to take the title. Price produced the highest average there with 65.35 and also recorded 60.12.

There were other WADC events around the country too, including victories for Susan Power, Kayleigh Brown, Rhian Osullivan and Bridget McGuire.

Junior darts has a very busy Sunday

The junior programme was substantial as well.

At The Kings Pub in Exeter, Joseph Lauridsen won the Junior Volts event with a 3–2 victory over Oscar Yeaman. Aaron Rea produced the best average of the tournament at 81.24.

There were Junior Volts tournaments around the country, alongside four JDC Foundation Tour events.

On the England South Foundation Tour, Woody Wheeler won Event 15, beating Spencer Edwards 5–3, before Tyler Garrett took Event 16 with a 5–4 victory over Harrison Meggitt. Garrett also produced a 93.94 earlier in the day.

In the North, Harley Lewis won Event 15 before Aaron Hustwaite took Event 16. Ben Lundstrom's 93.94 was the best recorded average across those two events.

A few big numbers elsewhere

There were some very strong performances outside the main Q4QS area too.

Jack Seymour hit 111.33 at Eastleigh, while Archie Self produced 109.98 at The Starting Gate in Newbury and went on to win the tournament.

George Whyte reached 104.50 at Nambucca, Lewis Millions recorded 103.66 in Ipswich, and there were several 100-plus performances across the day's Vault programme.

With 80 tournaments added, Sunday was one of the larger daily updates and gives me another substantial batch of results feeding into the Q4QS rankings, player records, venue data, form and head-to-head records.

JDC VOLTS National Finals 2026 Preview: The Next Generation Heads to Hangar 61

 

Some of the very best young darts players in the country head to Hangar 61 in Bristol on Saturday for the 2026 JDC VOLTS National Finals.

Throughout the year, youngsters have been competing in JDC VOLTS events around the country. Now that pathway reaches its national conclusion, with a sold-out field of 48 players and considerably more than just the title at stake.

The format should make for a fascinating day. The players are split into eight groups of six, playing best-of-five-leg round robins. The top three from each group progress, but winning the group carries a significant advantage: the eight group winners advance directly to the Last 16, while second and third place must survive an additional play-off.

From there, the knockout matches are best of seven – but there is a major twist at the end.

The final will not be played at Hangar 61.

Instead, the two remaining players will earn the opportunity to contest the best-of-nine-leg final on stage at the PDC World Grand Prix in October. The eventual National Finals champion will also secure a place in the 2027 JPL.

For players at this stage of their development, that makes Saturday a potentially significant day.

A field with plenty of quality

My Q4QS data has matches for 38 of the entrants, with 35 of those already linked to player profiles.

And one player stands out immediately at the top of those rankings.

Jack Johnson comes into the tournament as Q4QS No.197 with an 83.02 Q4QS Average – but even those figures don't quite tell the story of his latest form.

Johnson recently reached a Vault 19 final at Tonbridge with an 88.71 tournament average, before following it with a semi-final at Rusthall where he averaged 89.97. His recent individual performances include 93.94, 90.18 and 91.09 averages.

Those are serious numbers in any company.

But Johnson is certainly not alone.

Logan Symons Jr has been extraordinarily consistent in recent local competition. His latest five recorded tournaments contain two finals and three semi-finals, including a Vault 19 final at Indian Queens where he averaged 85.96. He's 8–2 across his latest ten matches.

Then there is Finlay Cleave, who arrives as one of the hottest players in the field.

Cleave won a Vault 19 event at Paignton with an 82.18 tournament average, including a 91.57 in one victory, and has won nine of his latest ten recorded matches. He also has another recent tournament victory in the database.

JDC experience could matter

There are plenty in this field already accustomed to playing within the JDC structure.

Dylan Cowley has an 8–2 recent record and has already won on the JDC England North Foundation Tour, going 7–0 with an 80.15 tournament average. He has also reached another Foundation Tour final and has a Vault victory averaging 82.04 on his recent record.

Ben Lundstrom is another North Foundation Tour winner. His recent title came via a perfect 7–0 run with a 75.66 average, while an 80.92 and 86.63 feature among his notable match performances.

Alfie O'Flynn-Rogers and Alfie O'Brien have both been competing on the JDC Advanced Tour. O'Flynn-Rogers has produced an 82.14 match average, while O'Brien has an 81.38 on his record and reached the Last 32 of Advanced Tour Event 16.

That experience of playing against strong youth fields could become particularly valuable once Saturday reaches the knockout stages.

Winners arriving from around the country

One of the things I like most about this field is that it genuinely brings together players who have been producing results in different parts of the country.

Jack Powell arrives having won the JDC VOLTS Wales Series 7 Regional Finals, going unbeaten at 5–0 with a 72.15 tournament average. He is also 9–1 across his latest ten matches.

There's a more local interest in Joseph Lauridsen, who won the JDC VOLTS Southwest Series 7 Regional Finals. Lauridsen went 5–0 in that tournament with a 67.17 average and has now won nine of his latest ten recorded matches.

Harvey-Lee Nelson-Harris won the West Midlands Regional Finals, while Remy Stapleton arrives after winning the East Midlands Regional Finals 5–0.

And Charlie Mossman has already enjoyed success in the VOLTS series at The Banckers Draught in Minehead, winning one event 9–0 with a 73.65 average.

So while the Q4QS rankings give us a useful guide, this is exactly the sort of tournament where simply working down a ranking list could be misleading.

Players arriving in form

There are several more who deserve attention.

Addison Hefferon is 8–2 and recently reached a final at the Welsh Open, Masters & Classic, averaging 77.17, before making another semi-final at a Vault 19 event in Bletchley.

Oscar Rumsey comes to Bristol immediately after an unbeaten 8–0 Vault 19 victory, averaging 76.83 for the event. He's 9–1 across his latest ten.

Sam Jones is also 9–1 and won the SDO Academy Development Series 3.4 last time out, while Logun Godbeer has been repeatedly reaching finals in the South West and is 8–2 across his latest ten.

That's before we get to players for whom my database has much less information. Ten entrants are currently unranked in this particular Q4QS export, so there is every chance that some of Saturday's biggest threats are not obvious from the numbers alone.

Six to Follow

Picking six from a 48-player national youth final is inevitably difficult, but these are the six I'll be particularly interested in following.

Jack Johnson – The standout Q4QS numbers in the field, and recent tournament averages of 88.71 and 89.97 suggest a player arriving in outstanding scoring form.

Finlay Cleave – 9–1 recently and already a Vault 19 winner, taking the Paignton title with an 82.18 tournament average.

Logan Symons Jr – Two finals and three semi-finals across the latest five recorded events, including an 85.96 average during a recent Vault 19 final run.

Dylan Cowley – A JDC Foundation Tour winner with an unbeaten 80.15 title run and an 8–2 recent record.

Addison Hefferon – Another 8–2 player who has combined a recent Welsh final with a Vault 19 semi-final.

Jack Powell – Comes into the National Finals as a JDC VOLTS Regional Finals champion and has won nine of the latest ten matches in the database.

There are plenty I could have included instead. Oscar Rumsey, Ben Lundstrom, Joseph Lauridsen, Charlie Mossman and Sam Jones all arrive with recent titles on their records, while several others have already shown they can produce considerably bigger averages than their overall numbers might suggest.

A big opportunity at Hangar 61

For me, this is one of the more interesting tournaments taking place at Hangar 61 this year.

We talk a lot about pathways in darts, but the VOLTS series is a very visible example of one. Players have been competing around the country throughout the year and now 48 of them come together for a National Finals day.

By the end of Saturday, that field will have been reduced to just two.

And those two will have something rather special to look forward to: a final on the PDC World Grand Prix stage in October.

For the eventual winner, there's the additional prize of a 2027 JPL place.

Forty-eight young players arrive at Hangar 61 on Saturday morning.

For two of them, the journey continues onto a much bigger stage.

Sunday 12 July Results Round-Up – Jack Seymour, Shaun Vernall and C-Jay Pipe Among South West Winners

 

Sunday brought another packed day of grassroots darts across the South West, with ADC Vault events, junior competitions and local opens producing another excellent day's action. Several familiar names continued their strong recent form, while a number of players produced eye-catching performances as the race towards the regional finals gathered pace.

Jack Seymour Tops The Ton In Eastleigh

One of the standout performances of the day came at Eastleigh WMC, where Jack Seymour claimed the title in emphatic fashion.

Seymour fired a superb 103.66 average, the highest recorded average across the South West on Sunday, as he continued his impressive spell of form. Dan Rosher also enjoyed an excellent run to the final in another high-quality Hampshire event.

Shaun Vernall Adds Another Gloucester Title

At Matson Rugby Club in Gloucester, Shaun Vernall continued his excellent season by lifting another title.

Vernall overcame another competitive Gloucestershire field, with Mitch McCarthy once again showing consistency by reaching the latter stages. Chris Rose also featured among the leading averages as Gloucester produced another strong standard.

C-Jay Pipe Continues Winning Run

The action in Taunton saw C-Jay Pipe collect another title after an excellent day's darts.

Paul Gardiner reached the final, while Martin Walker produced one of the performances of the day with a 100.20 average, underlining the quality on display throughout the tournament.

Sean Taylor Wins In Plymouth

Another competitive field gathered at Legends Lounge, Plymouth, where Sean Taylor claimed victory.

Darren Pearce continued his excellent recent form by reaching the final, while Dave Lee and Oliver Wells also enjoyed productive afternoons in Devon.

Ricky King Continues Fine Dorset Form

Over in Swanage, Ricky King added another title to his growing collection.

King produced a best average of 93.94 during another excellent display, maintaining the consistency that has made him one of Dorset's form players over recent weeks.

Mark Wellington Triumphs In Cinderford

The latest event at The Nags Head Inn, Cinderford produced another competitive Gloucestershire field.

Mark Wellington emerged victorious after another strong day's darts, with Shaun Vernall and Taylor Morgan also impressing during the competition.

JDC Success Across The Region

There was also plenty of junior action, with:

• Charlie Mossman winning in Minehead.
• Joseph Lauridsen taking the title in Kentisbeare.

Both events once again highlighted the strength of emerging talent across the South West.

South West Winners

🏆 Jack Seymour – Eastleigh

🏆 Shaun Vernall – Gloucester

🏆 C-Jay Pipe – Taunton

🏆 Sean Taylor – Plymouth

🏆 Ricky King – Swanage

🏆 Mark Wellington – Cinderford

🏆 Charlie Mossman – Minehead (JDC)

🏆 Joseph Lauridsen – Kentisbeare (JDC)

Performance of the Day

⭐ Jack Seymour earns Performance of the Day after producing a superb 103.66 average during his title-winning run in Eastleigh.

Another excellent Sunday demonstrated the depth of quality across South West grassroots darts, with experienced campaigners and rising stars alike continuing to produce impressive performances.

South West Results Round-Up (28th June 2026)– Steve Boundy Continues His Winning Run

 

Sunday produced another packed programme of grassroots darts across the South West, with familiar names once again lifting trophies and the region's junior players continuing to impress.

From Clevedon to Portishead and Patchway to Kentisbeare, it was another excellent day for local darts.

Steve Boundy Makes It Two From Two

Steve Boundy enjoyed another outstanding day by collecting two titles.

He first claimed victory at Clevedon United Football Club, defeating Josh Rose 3-0 in the final after winning seven matches during the competition.

Later in the day he repeated the feat at the Sunday Lunch MIMO in Portishead, once again overcoming Josh Rose in the final, this time recording eight victories across the event.

Boundy's consistency continues to make him one of the form players on the South West circuit.

Tommy Sperring Wins Again At Hangar 61

The latest JDC VOLTS event at Hangar 61 produced another excellent standard of junior darts.

Tommy Sperring defeated Charlie Grabham 3-0 in the final to secure another title.

Charlie Grabham recorded the highest average of the event with 83.50, while Jacob Godber also enjoyed another strong afternoon by reaching the latter stages.

The continued emergence of young talent remains one of the biggest positives for grassroots darts in the region.

Josh Rea Takes Kentisbeare Honours

Kentisbeare hosted another successful JDC VOLTS event.

Josh Rea lifted the title after edging past Freddie Davey 3-2 in the final.

Lee Barnes topped the averages with an excellent 91.09, while Joe Preedy also produced a series of strong performances throughout the afternoon.

Will Jackson Claims Somerset Under-18 Title

Somerset Darts Promotions once again showcased the strength of youth darts.

Will Jackson defeated Grayson "The Grenade" in the final after recording eight victories during the event.

Logun Godbeer produced the highest average of the competition, while Tai Anderson continued his excellent recent run with another impressive performance.

Other South West Highlights

Charlie Hymers won the latest ADC/WADC Gap Week 3 MiMo at Phoenix Darts Club after defeating Harry Martin in the final.

Meanwhile, Jack Chatterton claimed the U65 title at Bostin Darts, while Nigel Hodges lifted the Skittle Alley Pally Round Robin trophy after another strong day's work.

South West Standout Performances

🏆 Steve Boundy – Clevedon & Portishead Champion

🏆 Tommy Sperring – Hangar 61 JDC Champion

🏆 Josh Rea – Kentisbeare JDC Champion

🏆 Will Jackson – Somerset Under-18 Champion

🏆 Charlie Hymers – Phoenix Darts Club Champion

🔥 Lee Barnes – 91.09 Average

🔥 Charlie Grabham – 83.50 Average

Another excellent Sunday highlighted the depth of grassroots darts across the South West, with established names continuing their winning form while the next generation of talent keeps making its mark.

South And South West Darts Round-Up: Radford Claims Rise Up Vault Finals Glory (14th June 2026)

Sunday produced another busy day of grassroots darts action across the South and South West, with regional finals, junior competitions and local opens all contributing to a packed schedule.

Radford Wins South West Rise Up Regional Finals

The biggest event of the day was undoubtedly the ADC South West Vault 17.0 LEVEL UP RISE Regional Finals at the Sartan Club.

A strong field gathered to battle for the title, with Ellis Radford emerging victorious after a 4-2 final win over Rich Griffee. Both players enjoyed excellent campaigns throughout the day, with Griffee and Radford each recording seven victories.

The standard was impressive throughout. Jake Tucker produced the highest average of the tournament with 90.55, while Rich Griffee posted 86.82 and Matty Rogers fired in 85.08. Steve Boundy and Ellis Radford also featured among the day's leading performers.

Junior Talent Shines At Hangar 61

At Hangar 61 in Patchway, the latest JDC VOLTS event showcased some of the region's most promising young talent.

Jacob Godber lifted the title with a 3-0 victory over Robbe Van der Steen in the final. Van der Steen produced the highest average of the day at 88.41, while Eelyas Van Bruyssel and Josh Latham also impressed during the event.

The competition once again highlighted the strength of youth darts in the South West and the importance of events such as these in developing future stars.

Boundy Triumphs In Round Robin Action

Steve Boundy added another title to his growing collection by winning the 16-man Open Round Robin.

Boundy defeated Jamie McKinnon in the final after both players enjoyed outstanding days. McKinnon recorded a superb 100.20 average, while Boundy matched that figure with a century average of his own.

John Maggs and Warren Ryan were also among the standout performers.

Vernall Produces Huge Numbers

Elsewhere, Shaun Vernall claimed victory in The Wahey KO with a dramatic 6-5 final win over Darrel Williams.

Vernall also recorded one of the performances of the day, producing a superb 98.40 average on his way to the title.

Top Performances Of The Day

Some of the highest averages recorded across the database included:

• Riley Milligan – 125.25
• Chas Barstow – 103.66
• Jamie McKinnon – 100.20
• Steve Boundy – 100.20
• Cameron Harris – 100.20
• Mike Huntley – 100.20
• Shaun Vernall – 98.40

Another excellent day of grassroots darts demonstrated the strength and depth of talent currently competing across the South and South West.

Player Profile:Ellis Radford

 A highly active competitor with over 240 matches recorded during 2026. Ellis combines consistency with the ability to produce standout performances, highlighted by a season-best average above the ton and three tournament victories. His strong win percentage demonstrates an ability to regularly progress deep into events and makes him one of the more accomplished players currently featured within the Q4QS database.

JDC Advanced Tour Weekend Preview (13th/14th June 2026)

 

The JDC Advanced Tour returns this weekend with another stacked field of emerging talent, and there is one name everyone will be looking at: Mitchell Lawrie.

Lawrie arrives as the clear form player after winning the last two Advanced Tour events, posting tournament averages of 96.78 and 92.62 respectively. His recent victories over players such as Jack Nankervis, Owen Bryceland and Jack Johnson underline just how difficult he will be to stop.

However, this is far from a one-man show.

Ben Townley continues to impress on the PDC Development Tour, recently reaching a semi-final with a superb 96.83 average and following it up with a strong Last 32 run against senior opposition.

Archie Self also arrives with momentum after a Development Tour semi-final and a 9W-1L recent record, while Kaya Baysal has been collecting titles across Europe and looks one of the most dangerous players in the draw.

Elsewhere, former Advanced Tour winners Jack Johnson and Owen Bryceland have both shown they can go deep in these events, while players such as Christian Ennis, Arthur Allston and Lewis Cook will fancy their chances of producing another big weekend.

With Development Tour experience, international youth success and recent JDC titles all represented in the field, this looks set to be one of the strongest Advanced Tour weekends of the season.

Six To Follow

Mitchell Lawrie

Back-to-back JDC Advanced Tour champion and the man everyone must beat.

Ben Townley

Development Tour performances suggest he is capable of winning this outright.

Archie Self

Nine wins from his last ten matches and improving rapidly.

Kaya Baysal

International title winner who keeps finding deep runs wherever he plays.

Jack Johnson

Already a JDC Advanced Tour winner this season and always dangerous.

Christian Ennis

Fresh from a semi-final run and looks ready for another breakthrough.

South & South West Darts Round-Up – 8 June 2026

 

Another busy evening of grassroots darts across the South and South West saw titles decided across open, ladies and veterans events.

At Southwick Sports Club, Ronnie Sumner claimed the opening Vault Break title after defeating William Woolnough in the final. Sumner also produced one of the standout performances of the evening with a 93.94 average.

The Ladies Knockout was won by Sarah Roberts, who enjoyed an excellent night with nine victories and the highest average of the competition. Roberts defeated Emma Hayward in the final to secure the title.

In the Thrive To Survive U65 Division 1 competition, Logun Godbeer emerged victorious after a hard-fought final against John Maggs. Godbeer recorded seven wins on the night during a strong overall performance.

The U65 Average Round Robin title went to Freddie Scratchley, who defeated Craig Britten in the final after a consistent evening's work.

One of the biggest averages from the region came courtesy of Stuart Dutton, who fired a superb 98.02 average during his victory at the Riverside Club in Wycombe.

Standout Performances

🔥 Stuart Dutton – 98.02

🏆 Ronnie Sumner – Southwick Champion

🏆 Sarah Roberts – Ladies Champion

🎯 Logun Godbeer – U65 Champion

🎯 Freddie Scratchley – U65 Champion

South & South West Darts Results Round-Up – Thursday 4th June 2026

Thursday night delivered another packed schedule of darts across the South and South West, with strong fields, standout performances and several players breaking the 100-average barrier.

The performance of the night came from Jayden Walker, who produced a superb 107.36 average on his way to victory at Vault 17 in Wallisdown. Walker defeated Scott Wyeth 3-0 in the final and recorded the highest average from the South West events covered by Q4QS.

Not far behind was Henry Cooper, who matched Walker's 107.36 average during a dominant title-winning run at Yeovil Labour Club. Cooper defeated Gary Eastwood in the final and was one of several players to produce big scoring performances throughout the evening.

At DartAsylum HQ, Ashton Brown enjoyed a memorable night, defeating Matt Baynham to claim the Thursday Night Round Robin title. Brown was in excellent form throughout the competition and recorded a 97.33 average, one of the best performances of the day.

Junior darts was also well represented. Rory Pearce emerged victorious in the JDC VOLTS event in Gloucester, overcoming Alfie Miller in the final. Meanwhile, Spencer Edwards claimed the JDC VOLTS title in Resolven after defeating Ondre Ali.

In Dorchester, Alfie Yarrow lifted the Vault 17 title at the Trinity Club, while Minehead saw Rob Lovell take victory after defeating Danny High in the final. Antony Dent also impressed at the Under 70 Round Robin, recording a 100.20 average during his successful run to the title.

South & South West Tournament Winners

🏆 Rory Pearce – JDC VOLTS Series 6, Gloucester

🏆 Ashton Brown – Thursday Night Round Robin, DartAsylum HQ

🏆 Bobby-Lee Jeffery – Thursday Night Under 55 Average Comp

🏆 Antony Dent – Under 70 Round Robin

🏆 Alfie Yarrow – Vault 17, Dorchester

🏆 Rob Lovell – Vault 17, Minehead

🏆 Jayden Walker – Vault 17, Wallisdown

🏆 Henry Cooper – Vault 17, Yeovil

🏆 Kacey Ayres – WADC Vault 1.0, Salisbury

🏆 Kim Williams – WADC Vault 1.0, Minehead

Top 10 Averages (South & South West)

1. Jayden Walker – 107.36
2. Henry Cooper – 107.36
3. Ashton Brown – 97.33
4. Bailey White – 96.97
5. Henry Cooper – 94.90
6. Luke Getty – 94.04
7. Liam Blakeley – 91.09
8. Gary Eastwood – 91.09
9. Ashton Brown – 90.18
10. Henry Cooper – 90.18

With summer darts in full swing, the standard across the region continues to rise. The combination of established names, emerging junior talent and competitive local circuits is producing some excellent darts week after week, and Thursday night's action was another strong example of the depth of talent currently on show across the South West.

Congratulations to all winners, finalists and standout performers from Thursday's action.

Future Stars of Darts: 9 Young Players Set to Shine

 With Gian van Veen retaining the World Youth Championship and the JDC holding it's World Championship currently,  it’s a great time to reflect on how important this tournament has become for shaping future stars. 

Since its current format began in 2011, winners like Michael Smith, Dimitri Van den Bergh, Josh Rock, Gian van Veen, and Luke Littler have all gone on to claim major TV titles and some big names have made finals including Nathan Aspinall and Michael van Gerwen This platform being used as a springboard to success.

Clearly, the youth system,alongside the Junior Darts Corporation (JDC) and Development Tour and provides a solid grounding for players aiming for the top. So, who might we be talking about in the next few years? Here are nine names to watch:

Archie Self (England)

Currently the JDC World No.1, Archie has dominated the Advanced Tour with multiple titles and finals appearances. He also won the WDF Boys’ World Championship and reached the senior England Open semi-finals at just 15. His scoring power and composure under pressure make him a standout prospect.

Jack Nankervis (England)

Jack burst onto the scene by winning six Foundation Tour events at age 12 and three Advanced Tour titles at 13. He’s already challenged Luke Littler in the MVG Masters final and posted a 101 average in the Winmau Junior Open. Expect him to be a Development Tour force very soon.

Tergel Khurelkhuu (Mongolia)

A trailblazer for Asian darts, Tergel topped the JDC Advanced Tour rankings and has produced mid-90 averages on big stages. His rapid rise and fearless approach suggest he could become a global ambassador for the sport.

Lex Paeshuyse (Belgium)

Lex made history as the youngest JDC World Champion at 13, averaging over 90 in the final. Belgium has produced stars like Dimitri Van den Bergh, and Lex looks ready to follow in those footsteps.

Owen Bryceland (Scotland)

At just 10 years old, Owen won the JDC Scotland Masters and is already drawing comparisons to Luke Littler. His natural talent and early success make him one to watch for the long term.

Jack Johnson (England)

Jack claimed the JDC Super 16 title in 2025, defeating Jayden Walker in a high-quality final. His ability to handle pressure and produce big finishes is impressive for his age.

Jayden Walker (England)

Runner-up in the Super 16, Jayden hit a 101 average and a 14-darter during the event. His scoring power and temperament suggest he’ll be a regular name on youth leaderboards.

Colton Dunn (CAN)

North America’s brightest youth talent, Colton topped the CDC Junior Evolution Tour and earned a spot at the JDC World Cup. His progress could help ignite darts in the U.S. market.

Rebecca Allen (England)

Female talent is also emerging strongly, and Rebecca Allen is leading the charge. She’s been making waves in JDC events and is tipped as a future star who could inspire more women and girls to take up the sport.