EUpal Rhondda Dragon

The first Rhondda Dragon event was a huge success, with over 40 entries fighting for trophies and certificates. Stephen Jenkins and Phil Avery organised the tournament and were extremely impressed by the talented young prospects and the sportsmanship demonstrated throughout the day. The under 11 category was the first event of the day and it was Mithun Abhan who prevailed, winning 3-1 in his final match against David Avery. Mithun played strong shots from both wings, with his forehand being his biggest weapon and providing the shots that won most points. David Avery was very happy with second place as it was his highest ever finishing position. In the afternoon the attention turned to the under 13 event. Mithun continued his form as he finished 1st, with Louie Evans in second place. The result went to countback with Mithun just edging in front of the Rhondda based player. In the final event of the day Macaulay Morgan was too strong for the opposition, winning all his matches in the final group and securing a good 2-0 victory against second placed Jamie Lee Harley. Jamie finished the highest out of the girls and gave Macaulay his closest match of the day. 8 year old Louie Evans finished in 3rd place. There was also a hard bat tournament for the coaches and parents in which Stephen Jenkins beat Phil Avery 2-0 in the final. The next Dragon event will be on Saturday June 1st at Abertillery Leisure Centre. The event will be run and organised by Stephen Jenkins and entry forms will be available at www.stephenjenkinssportsagency.co.uk, and www.ttaw.co.uk

Under 11 1. Mithun Abhan (Bridgend) 2. David Avery (Cowbridge) 3. Elis Burgess (Ael y Bryn) 4. Joseph Callow (Rhondda) 5. Tom Cody Rees (Rhondda) 6. Abby Lawless (Rhondda) 7. Luke Clatworthy (Rhondda) 8. Ben Maitland (Rhondda)

Under 13 1. Mithun Abhan (Bridgend) 2. Louie Evans (Rhondda) 3. Bethany Brewer (Ael y Bryn) 4. Jamie Lee Harley (Ael y Bryn) 5. Darien Jones (Rhondda) 6. Ryan Watkins (Ael y Bryn) 7. Darion Eynon (Ael y Bryn) 8. David Avery (Cowbridge) 9. Anas Aboukoura (Rhondda) 10. Elis Burgess (Ael y Bryn) 11. Mason Downie (Rhondda) 12. Cai Brown (Rhondda) 13. Thomas Simpson (Rhondda) 14. Lloyd Walters (Rhondda) 15. Connor Wiltshire (Rhondda) 16. Kian Majo (Rhondda) 17. Jack Breene (Rhondda) 18. Jarvis Addison (Rhondda)

Under 15 1. Macaulay Morgan (Whichurch) 2. Jamie Lee Harley (Ael y Bryn) 3. Louie Evans (Rhondda) 4. Moy Trott (Rhondda) 5. Bethany Brewer (Ael y Bryn) 6. Darien Jones (Rhondda) 7. Anas Aboukoura (Rhondda) 8. David Avery (Cowbridge) 9. Cai Brown (Rhondda) 10. Lloyd Walters (Rhondda) 11. Brad Thomas (Rhondda) 12. Thomas Simpson (Rhondda) 13. Dan Chen (Avertillery) 14. Curtis Owen (Abertillery) 15. Jack Green (Abertillery) 16. Casey Marchant (Rhondda) 17. Dion Thompson (Rhondda) 18. Joshua Jones (Rhondda) 19. Jarvis Addison (Rhondda)