RUSS Spink captained his side to a narrow victory in Hereford Whitecross Squash Club’s Summer Team Tournament.

Spink’s C team, which won the trophy by a point, also consisted of Steve Hill, Jack Bishop, Dave Powell, Tanya Smythe and Colin Powell.

Team I captained by Chris Millington were second and Team H skippered by Graham Vanston finished in third spot.

A total of 62 people, of all ages, took part in the tournament and a raffle raised £116 towards junior squash coaching.

Meanwhile, a team from Hereford Leisure Centre secured a 5-4 win over visiting Whitecross in a hard-fought friendly.

Whitecross led 3-1 at the half-way stage before a quick pep talk from veteran John Lowe picked up the home side.

Hereford Leisure Centre finished the contest strongly, winning the last three matches to complete a narrow victory.

Results, Whitecross player named first: Tommy Burton 3, Nick Hyett 0; Ian Thornwell 1, Matt Thomas 3; Steve Morgan 3, Nic Guerri 2; Dave Witts 3, Paul Harris 1; Rob Bates 2, Sean McNally 3; Jack Bishop 3, Steve Alderton 1; Paul Broadley 1, Alex Wilson 3; Russ Spink 0, Steve Bagley 3; Ed White 0, John Lowe 3.