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KGJ Insurance County Cup Final 2025 Report

Sir John Bayley won their third straight KGJ Insurance County Cup as they overcame a resilient Highley side by 16. They trailed by one after four games off, Danny Statham the best winner for Highley 21-7 at number one, but fought back to lead by 6 after a shared middle four, Joe Dicken earning the “Wishy Dodd” Player of the Match award winning 11. Scott Simpson then won 10 at number 9 for the Bayley to put them in the driving seat, but Bruno Heath won 14 for Highley to put them back in it at 10 down. The last two games had only just gone on so it was all to play for, but Spencer Clarke and Tom Roden brought it home comfortably for the Bayley.

Well done to Sir John Bayley on their success.

Played at Edgmond
No Highley Agg Score Score Agg Sir John Bayley
1 Danny Statham 21 21 7 7 Peter Grimston
2 Stuart Gittings 39 18 21 28 Scott Harries
3 Jacob Ash 54 15 21 49 Chris Worthington
4 Phil Chester 71 17 21 70 Paul Evans
5 Frank Leek 92 21 13 83 Stuart Rutter
6 Jon Heath 103 11 21 104 Reece Farr
7 David East 124 21 16 120 Dan Taylor
8 Dave Scriven 135 11 21 141 Joe Dicken
9 Jamie Taylor 145 10 21 162 Scott Simpson
10 Bruno Heath 166 21 14 176 Owen Evans
11 Sam Mantom 183 17 21 197 Spencer Clarke
12 Simon Rhodes 202 19 21 218 Tom Roden
Games 4 8 Games
Aggregate 202 218 Aggregate

 

Scott Simpson receives the Glyn Hill County Cup from County President Simon Fullard and Deputy President Andy Jones.
Highley skipper Simon Rhodes receives the Runners up trophy from County President Simon Fullard and Deputy President Andy Jones.
Joe Dicken receives the “Wishy Dodd” player of the match award from Deputy President Andy Jones and County President Simon Fullard.
The victorious Bayley side.
The Highley team. Back from left: Sam Mantom, Jamie Taylor, Stu Gittings, Dave Scriven, Danny Statham, Jacob Ash & Bruno Heath. Front from left: John Heath, Frank Leek, Simon Rhodes, Phil Chester, Dave East.
The Bayley side before the final. Back from left: Michael Cooper, Dan Taylor, Tom Roden, Scott Simpson, Scott Harries, Stuart Rutter & Spencer Clarke. Front from left: Reece Farr, Pete Grimston, Chris Worthington, Owen Evans, Paul Evans & Joe Dicken.