Cumbria Pool Team Face Tough Challenge Against Merseyside

Cumbria’s pool teams took on Merseyside in a closely fought inter-county fixture held at the Zone venue in Carlisle, with matches played across four different team levels.

The encounter proved highly competitive, showcasing strong individual performances and team spirit from both sides. In the top-tier contest, Cumbria A put up a determined fight but ultimately fell short, losing 26–18 despite maintaining pressure throughout the match.

One of the standout performers for Cumbria was Aaron Long, who earned the man-of-the-match award after winning all four of his frames, highlighting the high standard of play on display.

Across the other team categories, Cumbria continued to demonstrate depth and resilience, competing strongly against a well-organised Merseyside side. The fixture formed part of the ongoing inter-county season, where teams from across the region regularly face off in a series of competitive matches.

Despite the defeat at the A level, the overall performances reflected positively on Cumbria’s squad, with several players showing promising form as the season progresses.

The match underlined the strength of inter-county pool, delivering both high-quality competition and valuable experience for players at all levels.

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