Sports in Axminster

UPLYME 1sts got back to winning ways with a comfortable 4-1 home win over a physical Donyatt in Perry Street Division Two – but yet again their opponents were determined to kick them off the park using any tactics necessary.

After dropping points last week Uplyme were more decisive in front of goal, with an excellent double from the sharp Alex Jones giving the Swallows a 2-0 lead at half-time.

Tony Pinder, one of Axminster Town's most prolific strikers in recent times, is returning to Tiger Way.

Manager Josh Stunnell has confirmed that Pinder, who in his last season with the Tigers scored 31 goals, had returned to the club and will be in the squad for Axminster's home match against Newton Abbot Spurs tomorrow (Wednesday), a fixture sponsored by Nub News Sport.

Seaton Tennis Club had a new winner in its annual tournament this year as Iain Horlock held off a fierce comeback from Kevin Davis to win a pulsating Men's Singles Final on Sunday, September 27th.

Despite joining the club just six months earlier after a 10-year break from tennis, Iain had stormed through the early rounds, combining phenomenal reach with an ice-cool temperament.

AFTER their 10-0 thumping of Pinhoe in Devon & Exeter League Division Two East the previous week, Axminster Reserves were hoping for another convincing victory.

But neighbours Millwey Rise had other ideas and contributed in no small measure before a boisterous crowd at Tiger Way which included many players from seasons past renewing old rivalries.

THE ladies of Lyme Regis Golf Club played their 36-hole championships in a day with five prizes up for grabs, and although two names shone out the overall performances were a good reflection of the strength of the ladies section.

The strokeplay championship was won by scratch golfer Melissa McMahon who laid a solid, brilliant foundation by scoring one under par on the first 18, which included two consecutive birdies on two par 5s.

Saturday, September 26th

South West Peninsular League Premier East

Dick Sturch reporting from Tiger Way

Axminster Reserves 2, Millwey Rise 1sts 0

Axminster Town, after three league defeats on the trot, bounced back with a much improved performance in the FA Vase against fellow South West Peninsular league opponents Launceston on Saturday, winning 4-0.

The Tigers will now meet Toolstation Western League side Clevedon in the next round on October 10th.

After a long lay-off Seaton Town 1sts finally kicked off the eagerly awaited new season - with new management duo James Carmichael and Barry Seymour and a very strong squad - made the difficult trip to Chard Town Reserves in the Devon & Exeter Premier East Division on Wednesday night.

Always a difficult place to go, the infamous Chard slope added to the difficulties the team would face.

Ilchester Under 12s 0, Axminster Under 12s 7

Axminster's first competitive match in the Yeovil and District League started well, passing the ball about with control and creating chances but the home keeper was in inspired form, keeping out a number of attempts from all angles.