Sharp-shooter Thomas retains Waterlooville Snooker League knockout crown
Thomas Sharp has retained the Wednesday Junior Snooker League knockout title at Waterlooville Sports Bar.
The 15-year-old beat Ryan Kneller 2-1 on the last black from down in the final of the traditional trophy day handicapped tournament.
Five-time champion Samuel Laxton matched his highest break of 46 in his plate final victory over Carter Wells.
Club owner Suzy Wilson then presented the season eight trophies.
Finn Kirby is the early Division 1 leader after the seventh season of the Monday Junior Snooker League kicked off this week.
He was the only undefeated player on a day when elbow bumps replaced the traditional handshakes.
Rhys Pearce took the honours in the second group on a three-way tie-break.
Switching cue sports, Pearce is heading for a hat-trick of Division 1 titles in the junior pool league.
The two-time champion was unbeaten in the seven strong round-robin group in week 16.
Second-placed Harrison Heath edged another point further clear of former champion Keira Hiscock.
Meanwhile, Cuestars has suspended all of its tournaments until further notice because of the coronavirus.
Director John Hunter said: 'With so many outside sporting events cancelled, I feel it’s an unnecessary risk to bring players from different areas into a close environment at this difficult time.'
But it’s business as usual at Waterlooville Sports Bar.
The junior snooker and pool leagues continue as normal.
World Snooker coach Tim Dunkley runs snooker sessions for under-19s from 4.30-6.30pm every Monday and Wednesday and junior pool sessions from 4.30-6.30pm every Thursday.