Reece triumphs overseas - darts round-up
Dudley darts Reece Colley came through a high-quality field to clinch the Isle of Man Caliburn Masters Open.
Colley defeated Scotland’s Jim McEwan 5-3 in a close final to lift the top prize, having earlier beaten Ben Thornley 4-3 in the semi-finals and Jack Drayton 4-0 in the quarters.
Meanwhile, Black Country Super Lleague Leaders Allens A went down to a 3-2 defeat at Northfield DC - Mark Hopkins, Dave Hill and Matthew Lloyd winning for Northfield.
Second-placed Dudley Ex increased the pressure by beating Soccer Zone A 5-0 thanks to Mark Rollinson, Jamie Rollinson, Harry Williams, Phil Tonks and PDC Tour player Tom Bissell.
Elsewhere, Allens C whitewashed High Acres - Rhys Butler, Craig Butler, Joe Turner, Lee Jordan and Luke Messer doing the damage.
Newcomers Newhampton enjoyed a 4-3 victory over Stile in Tettenhall Wednesday League with wins from Jay Sutherland, Lewis Bradley, Jack Smith and Jack Walters.
Claregate had a 4-3 success at Golden Lion courtesy of Lee Quarry, Anthony Taylor, Wayne Horton and Justin Pengram, while Charlie’s Bar defeated newcomers Midlands Sports 4-3 thanks to Rhys Rowlands, Jamie Moon, Leighton Newman and Ryan Taylor.
In the West Midlands Super League, Kings Head won a quality match with Junction A in a game with 11 maximums - Matty Dennant, Adam Teasdale, Rich Platt (100.54 ave) and Owen Maiden the Kings winners.
Dudley Ex had a 5-0 success over Hotshots - Mark Craddock, Cameron Baird, Glen McGrandle, Mick Baker and Ian Jones winning - while Gate Inn enjoyed a 4-1 success over Samba Social thanks to Chris Hipkiss, Dan Bridgewood, Ryan Locker and Paul Tonks.
Lanesfield had a 4-2 away win at Royal in the Coseley Friday League with wins from Gaz Cattermole, Dan Elcock, Mitch Jeckle and Lee Betts.
Netherton CC had a 4-2 success at Wednesfield Cons B thanks to Dave Male, Rich Lenton, Will Cairns and Bobby Ratcliffe, while Baggeridge defeated Darlo Cons 4-2 - Jordan Preece, Alan Smith, Carl Sparrow Jnr and Lloyd James doing the damage.
Wednesfield Legion came from behind to defeat Dog A 4-3 in the Wolverhampton Tuesday League - Russ Smith, Ben Wright, Steve Hillman and Lee Smart winning.
Golden Lion B had a 4-3 success over Red Lion thanks to Kelan Brown, Brandon Hartill, Lance Hartill and Dan Elwell, while Pheasant won 4-3 Woodfield - Andy Kennedy, Mike Price, Joe Hutchins and Bobby Lowe doing the damage.
