Lillington Free Church Table-tennis Club’s top junior girl, Susie Swan, put in some strong performances over the weekend. Playing for the Highfield Club of Wellingborough in Division 3 of the British Youths (girls) League at the Derby Arena, with whom Lillington has close links, Susie won 5 of her 10 singles against high-ranking opponents. First to fall was Phoebe O’Brien of Scarborough ranked 50 in England. Next came Susie’s top victory inflicting defeat on Daisy Watson of the Ellenborough club in Enfield who is ranked number 35. Sophie Ravetto of Ellenborough (100) was also beaten. Her final two wins were against Safiyah Adeel of the Blitz club in Worksop, the England number 61 and Faith Munukwa of Crosby in Merseyside. Susie also suffered an 9-11 in the 5 th defeat against Isabelle Hamer of Crosby, the England number 39. With Susie ranked at 89 her performances were very pleasing.

Susie’s club mate, Rex Wong, was also in Derby playing for Plymouth Joola in the British Clubs Boys Premier League. Rex faced England’s top juniors, including number one Max Radivan, and number two, Isaac Kingham but took a set off both. Rex did record 3 wins, his best performance being a victory over England number 13 Zac Greenhough.