JANUARY MATTHEW DIXON smashed his personal best by more than 40 points to become British platform champion at the Life Centre. The city teenager scored an impressive 494.30 points to win back the title he first won as a 14-year-old in 2014. Fellow Plymouth diver Aidan Heslop finished fifth in a high class field with … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Raiders booked their place in the BBL Trophy quarter-finals by overcoming West Country rivals Bristol Flyers 86-74 at the Pavilions on Sunday. The win meant Raiders have finished December unbeaten following on from league victories over Surrey Scorchers, London City Royals and Cheshire Phoenix. For the second time in three days, Rashad Hassan led … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Leander head coach Robin Armayan has high hopes for 2019 after an encouraging last 12 months. “We had a very good season in 2018,” said Armayan. “We had swimmers at the Commonwealth Games, we won the Arena League and had a great British Summer Championships, which was really nice. “We just have to keep … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Raiders continued their unbeaten run in December after seeing off Surrey Scorchers 115-100 at the Pavilions on Friday evening in a high-scoring contest. Paul James’ side, who now have a 7-6 record, moved up to fifth in the BBL Championship standings with their win. Rashad Hassan led their scoring with 31 points, followed by … Continue reading
A NUMBER of the region’s rugby clubs have enjoyed run-outs over the Christmas period. On Boxing Day, Saltash managed to narrowly edge out St Boniface Old Boys in a closely-fought contest at Moorlands Lane. Saltash, who had easily won last year’s contest, went 12-0 but a strong ‘Bonnies’ side hit back and pulled level. It … Continue reading
RUNNERS were out in force at Burrator on Boxing Day for the annual Jingle Bell Jog. Athletes of all levels from internationals to joggers, many in festive costumes, completed the 3.9 mile run around the reservoir. All runners were asked to bring a wrapped unwanted gift, which were placed in sacks before the run and … Continue reading
SALTASH will go into 2019 boosted by an important Western Counties West League away win at Kingsbridge. The Ashes recovered from going 7-0 down early on a High House to claim four points that has moved them five points clear of the bottom three and within touching distance of a mid-table spot. They are now … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies have end the year by announcing a new major signing. Versatile utility player Leah Burridge has joined the Pilgrims from Women’s Super League side Yeovil Town. Burridge, who comes from Uffculme in Devon, came through the Somerset FA system before spending three years at Yeovil. Burridge helped the Grecians reach women’s top … Continue reading
THE last two winners of the Lockie Cup will clash at Weston Mill on Saturday in the quarter-finals of this year’s competition (2.30pm). Current holders Plymstock Albion Oaks will take on 2016 and 2017 winners Old Techs. Oaks, sitting third in the Cornwall/Devon League with just two defeats all season to their name, will be … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth pole vaulter Noah Jones reached new heights at the Cardiff Met Christmas Classic Grand Prix at the weekend. Jones leaped a new personal best of 3.10m to finish as second under-15 behind Wales’ William Trott. That was 10cm higher than Jones had previously leaped in a competition and means he is likely … Continue reading