Harrogate suffered another narrow 3-2 defeat, this time by Queen's, Halifax, in the Yorkshire Premiership.
Most of Harrogate's matches this season have ended 3-2 – but not always in Gate's favour.
This time Gate team skipper Ian Woodhead said his narrow defeat at fifth string had been vital in turning the match for Queen's Halifax.
But despite the s
etback, Harrogate still managed to take 10 points from the match, with Queen's clinching 15.
Queen's, Halifax 3 Harrogate 2.
(Queen's names first) David Campion beat Gareth Lumsden 11-3 11-8 17-15; Adam Murrills beat Jenny Duncalf 11-7 9-11 11-8 11-8; Sarah Kippax lost to Josh Harris 3-11 7-11 6-11; Kylie Lindsay lost to Simon Myring 8-11 5-11 11-8 9-11; Matt Sidaway beat Ian Woodhead 11-5 10-12 5-11 11-5 11-8.
Chapel Allerton II, bidding to retain Yorkshire Premiership status following promotion last season, went down 3-2 to Huddersfield.
Chapel Allerton II 2 Huddersfield 3
(Chapel names first): Chris Truswell beat Alex Stait 11-6 11-9 7-11 12-10; Nick Murrills lost to David Barnett 2-11 7-11 12-10 7-11; Mike Dickens lost to Eddie Charlton 7-11 2-11 2-11; Elliot Creek lost to Luke Butterworth 9-11 11-7 9-11 12-14; Paul Stroud beat Dave Hymas 6-11 11-9 11-1 12-14 11-5.
Also in the Yorkshire Premiership Chapel Allerton first team defeated Pontefract 3-2.
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