With playing darts taking a backseat for the last couple of weeks, it is now time for our young team
to spring back into action for 2024. With Alexandra Palace taking priority over the last fortnight
there is very little to report in terms of throwing, but some big opportunities on the horizon.
However, Keelan Kay returned to local competition in his efforts to step up his practice with Q_x0002_School on the horizon. The Devon based thrower reached the final in Bideford only losing out to a
former England International.
Following the success of Luke Littler in London, Team360’s Cayden Smith will step into to replace
him in the JDC Super 6 final at Milton Keynes in early February. Smith originally lost to the teenage
sensation in the semi-finals of the qualifiers, but with Littler now being a top 32 PDC player Smith
will have his opportunity to shine on the Masters stage.
Fabian Tapner took the honours in local competition with fellow Team360 star Hannah Meek also
reaching the last 16. Wales will also have representation in Q-School from Team360 with Connor
Hopkins giving it a crack as he looks to secure a PDC Tour card, as will Norfolk’s Nathan Potter.
Check back next week to see how Kay and Hopkins got on in Milton Keynes.
BY JOSH GREEN
