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.
