Oxfordshire Youth were edged out 9-8 by Middlesex at Rileys, Cowley.

The under 18s lost 6-3 with their wins coming from Simon Allmond, Matt Clarke and man-of-the-match Ryan Bull, who posted the average for the age group for several years with 29.47.

The under 21 ladies won 2-1. Lady-of-the-match Shannon Hunt, with a 14.96 average on her debut, and Katie Moore were their winners.

Oxon’s under 21 men triumphed 3-2, with wins from Sam Lewis, Tom Baughan and man-of-the-match Dean Lockyer with a 21.47 average.