HIGHWAYMEN SKITTLE TEAM
NEWS PAGE 2007-2008 Season

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SEPTEMBER

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Squad for coming season
:- Mitch Fowles (Captain), Dean Banfield (Vice Captain) ,
Kieth Collins (treasurer) ,Adie Price (Secretary) , Stephen Dayus , Gary Hanson , Trevor Davis , Phillp Read , Gary Rudge , Michael Price , Rich Franklin , Dave Rushton , Jaime Rushton , Martin Jones , Kevin Albone, Kenny Gormley
1 new player signing Kenny Gormley from New Raiders.

Highwaymen unable to win British Skittle championship (19/09/07)
The Highwaymen played in the British Skittles championship
but were beaten in the last sixteen by FawkTree Tribe.
The score line was 363-361 .
The Highwaymen team then played in the plate competition for all the
teams who lost in the first round of the KO.
The Highwaymen team went onto to win this competition.

Considering this was our first time in entering this competition the Highwaymen
were delighted in eaching the finals weekend.

Highwaymen lcontinue good home form (19/09/07)
Highwaymen maintained their excellent start to the season with a 17-3 win over a Windsheilds
team who had also won their previous 2 games in the league.
The Highwaymen posted a team score of 454.Last season the Highwaymen struggled to reach 430 but so far
we have scored 472 and 454 . Both being higher than most of our last seasons scores.
Steve Dayus played his first game for over 6 months and posted a good score of 37

Highwaymen lay bogey alley to rest (12/09/07)
Highwaymen tend not to do to well down the Barbourne Ex Servicements club but tonight
the Highwaymen beat a good Freshmens team (who had recently won the Here Hosue KO) by 18-2.
A very good solid team performance ensured the Highwaymen have won their first 2 matches and
ensured a a rare win down at the Barborne EX Alley.

Highwaymen start season with a bang (05/09/07)

Last Season the Highwaymen started the season poorly but tonight they posted of of their highest home score on ntheir home alley for 3 years. Legs of 94.93.105,91 and 89 giving a team score of 472 against a good Fat Anchors team. I left before the end of the game

Highwaymen get to last 16 of British Skittle Championship (01/09/07)
Depsite only taking a 1 pin profit from thier home leg against the Berryhill Billies the Highwaymen produced a good performance to reach the finals night of the British Skittles Championship.
The Finals Night wil be held at Sand Bay Holiday Village, Weston-Super-Mare on Saturday 22nd September 2007.
The Highwaymen were the Only team from Worcester to qualify for the Finals night and will be hoping to challange for the £1000 first prize.

Highwaymen first league game (22/8/07)

Highwaymen first league match is at home verus fellow Anchor Inn Team the Fat Anchors. the game is to be played on the 5/9/07. Full fixture list will be added during the next week

Highwaymen progress in Ko's (22/8/07)
The Highwaymen summer KOs are still going . The Highwaymen were beaten by the Numpty Dumpties in the 2nd round of the Here House KO thus losing the crown we won last season.
In the Heenans KO we lost in the semi final after a good run.
But the Highwaymen are still competing in the British Skittles Championship. After qualifying from the group stages. The Highwaymen beat the Numpty Dumpties in the first round of the Knock out Stages by a 62 pin amrgin.
Tonight the Highwaymen were up  against the Berry Hill Billies and the team showed some fighting spirit to battle back from 16 pins down to take a 1 pin lead into the away game down in the Forest of Dean. James Rushton proving to be the match winner on the night turning the game round with a 15 spare. The return game is to be played next Tuesday 29th August. Meet at the Anchor Inn at 6.30pm if you want to see if the Highwaymen can reach the last 16 inthe British skittle Championship. 

OCTOBER

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October 2007



Highwaymen Team at British Skittle Championship



Highwaymen picking up British Skittles Plate Trophy

Cavaliers Cut down to size (31/10/07)
Rushwick have recently proved to be a difficult team to beat for the Highwaymen but tonight a large team total of 478 by the highwaymen was always going to be difficult for any team to chase.
This proved to be the case with several players hitting good form. Kenny Gormley posted a superb 51 with Mitch Fowles 47 , Dave Rushton 45 , Gary Hanson 45 and Rich Franklin 41 supporting him well.
Highwaymen top the table after their best start to a season for over 12 years.

Highwaymen first round win in Doris Styles (24/10/07)
Playing on the Blackpole alley with a small kit against a good Windshields team was not going to be easy but 2
good early legs of 84 and 88 ensured a 31 pin lead after 2 legs . the Highwaymen never looked like throwing that away . Gary Rudge top scored with a superb 40 without a spare

Highwaymen make successful start in King Pin Trophy defence (19/10/07)
The Highwaymen had a dodgy start against a good Runaways team from Monday div 1. The Highwaymen's 61 against the Runaways 74 certainly gave the Runaways some heart. But a 41 second leg from the Runaways let the Highwaymen back into the match. We then posted legs of 66 and 78 and this effectively ensured the Highwaymen progressed into the 2nd round. 

Martin Jones . Dean Banfield and Gary Hanson all bowled well to give the Highwaymen a good win against a team who on their night can beat anybody.

Highwaymen take over at top (17/10/07)
 As always the New Castings gave the Highwaymen a close game. The game was waiting for either team to post the killer leg but despite both teams bowling well it was not to be and the consistency of the Highwaymen was just enough to win the game by 11 pins. The new Castings showed their battling qualities by getting big spares at the right time to keep them in the game. The match winner for the Highwaymen was ex New Castings player Phil Read with a very good 46. To say the least Phil enjoyed posting this score against his old team mates. The New Castings were left 91 to win but they were never able to get the spare that would have given them the chance to win the game . 16 points against a team who will be battling at the top was a good return and moved the Highwaymen 14 points clear at the top.

Highwaymen win on up and down night  (10/10/07)
Highwaymen made sure of the win with a 114 4th leg which included 3
spares.. The Highlight being a 17 spare from Gary Hanson. But a 75 third leg gave the Casual 2 leg bonus points which should have been secured. The Highwaymen needed a 80 last leg to secure a 16 - 4 win. This we did with ease with 2 further spares being taken off. A 16 spare by Steve Dayus was followed by another from Mitch Fowles. the Highwaymen posted an 101 final leg which gave us a team total of 475. Another successful night ensuring the Highwaymen stay in the upper reaches of the league table.

Highwaymen take it out on New Raiders  (03/10/07)
After last weeks flattering performance in the last two legs the Highwaymen wanted to make sure they did not make the same mistake against a Raiders team struggling for form. As it was the Highwaymen had no need to worry with the team playing as well as it could. Jaime Rushton with a stunning 15 spare was the pick of the bowlers . But he was ably supported by several players. Gary Hanson , Gary Rudge and Mitch Fowles all bowled well in a solid team effort. The Highwaymen finished with 11,15,9 to leave the Raiders 110 to win and 97 to win the last leg bonus points. Despite their best efforts the Highwaymen took 20 points and kept the pressure on the Bulls who also won.

Highwaymen make local press after reaching last 16 in British skittle Championship (03/10/07)
The Highwaymen today made the local press for their exploits in the British Skittles Championship .
The Photograph of the team makes us look like a bunch of criminals.
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NOVEMBER

November 2007

Highwaymen progress into next round of Doris Styles . (28/11/07)
Tonight the Highwaymen were up against a Groundhogs team who were unfortunatley playing with only 11players. Try as they might they were never in the hunt and 2 legs of over 100 ensured it was to be an easy night for the Highwaymen.

Highwaymen win classic match with last ball . (24/11/07)
This was a titanic struggle beaten 2 teams giving no quarter. It looked as it the highwaymen had dome enough after 4 legs to win the game but the Scorpions never gave up and a final leg of 114 which included 2 big spares. This left the Highwaymen the tough task of getting 96 to win. The Highwaymen bowled well on the final leg but it looked as i9f the luck had deserted them with Mitch Fowles requiring 16 spare to win.

Mitch's first ball too 6 pins leaving  the triangle 3. Mitch duly took it off with ease. To get a 16 spare having already got a 15 spare was asking a lot but a stunning ball by 
Mitch wiped out 6 of the pins instantly. But a pin rolling across the alley had enough on it to knock over the back pin and gie the Highwaymen the win by 1 pin. Also ensured a 14 - 6 points haul . The Highwaymen's bonus points haul through the season being one of the main reasons why we have a big lead at the top.
Another player who had an outstanding night was Rich Franklin whose 51 was superb. Kev Albone also bowled very well for his 44.

An excellent win for the Highwaymen who can look forward to next weeks cup match with confidence.

Highwaymen beat 2nd place Rams to open up clear water. (14/11/07)
The Rams have proved to be a tought team to beat this season but yet again the highwaymen posted another high home score and in the end ensure the Rams given no chance to get into the game.

Good scores from Kev Albone , Mitch Fowles ,, Jaome Rushton Keith Collins Gary Hanson and Rich Franklin (who deserved more). Gave the Highwaymen an1 8 point -2 win. It certainly want be as easy wghen we go to theRailway to play them on the tough alley.

Bogie Team Tower laid to rest (07/11/07)
Tonight the Highwaymen after a slow start managed to beat a more than capable Tower Team to maintain thioer lead at the top  of the League table. 
The Tower but in a dissaponiting first leg. the Highwaymen beat it but not by much then posted a no more than average leg to give the Tower a chance. Tower did not take full advantage and the Highwaymen from that point onwards took command. Kenny Gormley took his first spare for the Highwaymen and set the team alight with several spares being taken off.

A good team perforamce ensured an 18 point haul

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DECEMBER

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December 2007
Highwaymen beat local rivals . (19/12/07)
Agood team performance ensured a hard earned win against a Fat Anchors Team which never gave up the ghost.
ADie Price bowled well with a good 44 . Highwaymen beat local rivals . (19/12/07)y Phil Read , Mitch fowles and James Rushton who all scored over 40. This win ensured the highwaymen finsihed year top of the league and still in both cup competitions

Tables turned on Highwaymen  . (12/12/07)
It was not to be the Highwaymens night as they were in the end convincingly beaten by an Morganite team who are having an up and down season. The Morganite started with a poor leg but the Highwaymen for once did not respond well and the week of seemed to affect the first 2 legs. Despite bowling better as the game went on so did Morganite and they did not give the Highwaymen a glimmer of a chance to get back into the game.

JANUARY

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Freshmen make it hard hard night for the Highwaymen. (09/01/08)
The Freshmen took an early 2 pin leqad after the first leg but the Highwaymen raised their game and hit back with 2 legs of 90 plus to gain the initiative . Mike Price took the first spare of the match and this seemed to settle any nerves the Highwaymen may off had. The Highwaymen then bowled with confidence to eventually come away with a 16 points to 4 win. Other good performance came from Rich Franklin & Kevin Albone. The top six bowlers proved to be a class above the bottom six on the night and with Keith Collins letting them know that the cream always rises to the top !!!!!

FEBRUARY

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Highwaymen douse Castings Fire. (27/02/08)

Highwaymen gained another victory taking them closer to the league title . This was always going to be a tough game against a team capable of beating anybody . But in a close game the Highwaymen did enough to win and set themselves up to possible win the league in two weeks if results go our way.