Junior petanque success for Southern squad

There was success for the Southern region when Hayling Island hosted the 2019 Inter-Counties Championships.

Over 700 players - adults and juniors - converged on Mill Rythe holiday centre for one of the most prestigious events of the Uk petanque calendar.

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The Southern petanque squad at Hayling Island | JPIMedia

Southern’s junior team clinched their title thanks to winning an amazing 11 out of 12 games over two days.

Junior manager Mark Duncan enthused: ‘It was a fantastic result. There were some very close games and we only lost to Chiltern.

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Southern juniors Francesca, Sally, Will and Samuel pictured at Hayling Island | User (UGC)

‘The last game was a tough battle against Kent who played really well, but Southern took the title.

‘Thanks to everyone that helped coach and encourage our juniors. What a great team!’

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