The Surrey Cup 2024 Playoffs brought a mix of intense matchups and unfortunate cancellations across several divisions. While Woking 1 and Colets 3 claimed victories in Divisions 3 and 4, their matches were canceled. Divisions 5-8, however, delivered thrilling encounters, with standout performances from Limpsfield 5, Bourne 1, Surbiton 5, and Lensbury 2. These matches featured everything from clean sweeps to hard-fought battles, adding to the drama of the tournament.
The Surrey Cup 2024 Playoffs delivered an exciting mix of squash action across multiple divisions, even though some anticipated matches were canceled. Woking 1 emerged as the Division 3 champions, and Colets 3 took home the title in Division 4, but unfortunately, both matchups against RAC and Surbiton were cancelled. Nonetheless, Divisions 5-8 saw no shortage of drama and intensity, with several standout performances and tightly contested matches.
In Division 8, Limpsfield 5 triumphed over Oxshott 3 in a heated contest. Andy Brackstone secured a commanding 3-0 win over Ben Sayers (15-9, 15-11, 15-8), while Stuart Edwards fought off Gorm Nelson in a thrilling 3-2 victory (15-5, 13-15, 15-6, 12-15, 15-12). Colin Bruce faced a setback after retiring mid-match against Ryan Elgar, who won 3-1 (15-9, 11-15, 13-15), and Mark Roxburgh rounded out the day with a 3-0 sweep over Simon Hibert (15-11, 15-12, 15-12), sealing Limpsfield’s overall win.
In Division 5, Bourne 1 showcased their dominance against The Wimbledon Club 4. Carl Henriksen set the tone with a decisive 3-0 victory over Paul Grafton (11-5, 12-10, 11-8). Clark Lewis battled hard but ultimately fell to John Yates 1-3 (6-11, 11-9, 4-11, 6-11). Jon Menhinick’s match ended abruptly when Stephen Booysen retired after an 11-8 first game win for Menhinick, and Oliver Morgan ended the match with a comfortable 3-0 win over Jerome Wilcox (11-5, 11-4, 11-8).
Division 6 saw Surbiton 5 emerge victorious over Limpsfield 4 in a tightly contested match. Joe Moruzzi got the win for Surbiton with a 3-1 triumph over Rob Greengrass (11-7, 11-7, 9-11, 11-5). Clive Johnson and Daniel Woodworth battled it out in a five-game thriller, with Woodworth coming out on top 3-2 (7-11, 8-11, 11-4, 11-6, 10-12). Nick Marshal dominated Steve Cruden with a 3-0 win (7-11, 5-11, 7-11), but Nick Doyle’s 3-1 win over Tom Nitz (11-5, 11-7, 8-11, 11-8) ensured Surbiton 5’s overall victory on points alone!
In Division 7, Lensbury 2 secured their playoff win against New Malden 4, with all four matches delivering exciting moments. Ross Jackson overcame Jol Kingham 3-1 (16-18, 15-13, 18-16, 15-2) in a highly competitive match, while James Morton swept Lucas Jones 3-0 (15-7, 15-9, 15-5). Paul Hurst recovered from an early deficit to defeat Geoff Brent 3-1 (12-15, 15-7, 15-6, 15-7), and Graham McCormick sealed the win with a straight-set 3-0 victory over James Sadger (15-9, 17-15, 15-12).
Overall, the Surrey Cup 2024 Playoffs delivered a weekend filled with high-octane squash, tight matches, and moments of both triumph and challenge. Congratulations to all teams for their efforts and performances across the divisions!
