Northern squash have enjoyed a satisfying week

Dec 17 2009 by Our Correspondent, Crosby Herald

NORTHERN’S top two teams recorded impressive victories this week with the firsts returning from Tattenhall boasting a 4-1 success.

A defeat for club skipper Gary Powell was soon cancelled out by a 3-1 win for Alex Cunningham, while Mick Henderson gave Northern the edge with a hard fought 3-2 victory.

But the game was won by John Sumner and Alex Manion,Šwhen both fought back from 2-1 down to claim success in five setters.

The seconds proved too good for Xaverian as Matt Davies, Tom Stevenson, Andy Chanter, Chips Johnson and Mark Halliwell all starred in the 5-0 rout.

Southport & Birkdale first team took the bonus points against Northern thirds as Jason Cunningham, currently enjoying a rich vein of form, was the only victor earning a five-set victory.

The fourths had Darren Cochrane, Mark Griffiths, Pop McKenzie and Phil Todd to thank for their 4-1 victory at West Kirby seconds while Šthe sixth team endedŠ an eight match losing streak by overcoming Xaverian fourths 3-2.

Alex Berry added to his tally of wins Šfor the season but it needed two battling performances from Eva Kohl and Colin Walker, with both securing five set victories, to claim the winning bonus points.

The first team have one more fixture in this half of the season but all the other teams resume on January 7.Š