AMHERST PIP THE GREEN IN WEALDEN TRIUMPH
The 12-month 2018/19 Wealden Tennis League, contested in a mixed doubles format, came to a climax earlier this month (April) when Amherst pipped The Green by the narrowest of margins. Equal on points they won one match more, and thus claimed the Division 1 title. Indeed Amherst, captained by Sarah Chapman, remained unbeaten for the entire season.
Amherst 2, captained by Julia Masters, were runners-up in Division 2, also narrowly squeezing above The Green 2, so they gain promotion to Division 1 along with Hawkhurst.
Amherst 3 entered a third team for the first time, captained by Sandra Goodsell. They finished a respectable 3rd in Division 3.
The Wealden League goes from strength to strength each year with very enjoyable but competitive tennis in all divisions.
| Division 1 |
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| Played | Won | Drew | Lost | Points |
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| Amherst 1 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 68 |
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| Green 1 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 68 |
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| Wadhurst 1 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 47 |
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| Mountfield | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 44 |
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| Goudhurst 1 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 36 |
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| Iden Green | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 33 |
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| Mayfield | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 32 |
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| Division 2 |
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| Played | Won | Drew | Lost | Pts |
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| Hawkhurst | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 64.5 |
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| Amherst 2 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 56 |
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| Green 2 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 52 |
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| Cooden | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 47 |
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| Rye | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 39 |
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| Horsmonden | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 31 |
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| Wadhurst 2 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 30.5 |
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| Division 3 |
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| Played | Won | Drew | Lost | Pts |
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| Cross in Hand 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 57 |
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| Marden | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 45 |
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| Amherst 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
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| Cross in Hand 2 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 34 |
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| Goudhurst 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 28 |
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| Sissinghurst | 10 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
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