MEYRICK SIMMONDS won the October Mixed Foil Competition, narrowly defeating Ross Martel, the September winner, who had to be content with second place.
Both won four fights but Simmonds (pictured) was three hits better off when they were counted. He therefore recorded his first win in this competition since February 2008.
Overall, however, after two events Martel leads on 199 points, Simmonds is second on 186 and Marcel de Garis is third on 194.
The leading woman is Sue Martel, who is tied on 178 with Rosie Milner, but leads by dint of having appeared in the first division this month. Julie Dyer is third on 171.
October’s competition saw many of the regular competitors absent because of half-term and, as a result, the first division saw the appearance of Andy Ozanne and Sue Martel, who had a baptism of fire and came fifth and sixth respectively.
Third was Adam Bonner and fourth was Marcel de Garis.
Division Two was won by Mark Childs.
He will be promoted to the top division next month along with second placed Anthony Shilito.
Wendy Batiste and Gail Childs were relegated.
Division Three won led by James Firth, who is promoted along with Carol Wood. Paul Gregory was third and Alex Wilson fourth.Sarnia Sword Club: Mixed Foil League
Article posted on 12th November, 2009 - 2.29pm
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