Oaks’ McDowell and McCaffrey win pairs competition in style

Oaks’ McDowell and McCaffrey win pairs competition in style

17 May 2023

PADDY McDowell and Gerald McCaffrey have been crowned Ballynahinch and District Pool League champions after they defeated the pairing of Willie Stewart and Simon Gibson 3-0 in an entertaining final.

The winning duo, who form part of the Oakes team, began their tournament with a quarter-final victory over Davy Moore and Adrian Boyce, before progressing to the semi-finals where they overcame David Ross and Stephen Massey.

Impressively, the victorious pair never ped a game throughout the competition, whitewashing each of their opponents – truly worthy winners.

Meanwhile fellow finalists, Willie Stewart and Simon Gibson, defeated Gary Jess and Paul McCormick in their quarter-final tie before picking up a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Gary Reid and Robbie Todd in their semi-final clash.

Ultimately, McDowell and McCaffrey showed too much composure and took the title.

Quarter-final results: David Ross and Steven Massey 2 Paul Gordon and Ben Grieves 0, Davy Moore and Adrian Boyce 0 Paddy McDowell and Gerald McCaffrey 2, Willy Stewart and Simon Gibson 2 Gary Jess and Paul McCormick 1, Gary Reid and Robbie Todd 2 Paddy Bell and Andrew Madine 0.

Semi-final results: David Ross and Stephen Massey 0 Paddy McDowell and Gerald McCaffrey 2, Willie Stewart and Simon Gibson 2 Gary Reid and Robbie Todd 1.

Final result: Paddy McDowell and Gerald McCaffrey 3 Willie Stewart and Simon Gibson 0.