YOUNGSTERS from South Dorset continue to make their mark on the Southern England youth scene as Team Solent/Weymouth have been crowned champions of Division Two of the National Cadet Table Tennis League's Southern Division.

Indeed Weymouth won all of their matches in the competition, which featured teams from Bognor Regis, Winchester, Bournemouth and Portsmouth among others.

Leading light for the resort outfit was Budmouth’s Ben Graham, who made it 30 singles wins from 30 games since November, while Sam Millar, guesting for Bournemouth C in the first division, ended the campaign as their top-ranked player.

Weymouth & Portland League secretary Andy Millar summarised the success. He said: “The young players did fantastic and it’s clear Weymouth is really competing at youth level now in the South of the country. It’s amazing progress and I am really proud of all their efforts.

“Table tennis is expanding fast in the district and players of all ages and abilities are welcome to join after-school clubs running at Wey Valley, Budmouth and All Saints. “There is also youth coaching taking place on Mondays and Saturdays in Weymouth,” added Millar.

* For more details on all table tennis playing opportunities for both seniors and juniors in South Dorset, Andy Millar can be contacted on 772743 or 07710507075.

And for more news on the local table tennis scene including all the statistics from the Weymouth & District League go to weyttl.org.uk