By David Walshe
A 14 year old boy from Marshside in Southport raised the heat at a darts themed testimonial dinner for Southport FC manager, Liam Watson.
The event which was held at the Bliss Hotel on Friday (3rd February) required each table of guests to have one darts player amongst them.
Young Marshsider Jack, who plays under the name of Jack ‘The Heat’ Peet, at just 14 years old was invited to play darts in the tournament.
The format included four matches against players from other tables, the winning players eventually arriving at the final to face the former Welsh and World Champion, the Mighty Mark Webster.
Young Jack saw off his first four opponents, shooting a nice 180 along the way! As the final got underway it was a close game, but with the 200 strong crowd at the venue getting right behind the local boy, Jack managed to beat Webster with a two dart 60 finish.
Jack, who has only been playing the game for 18 months was thrilled to bits by his victory. He currently plays darts in the Southport adults league for the Glasshouse Wanderers, and also plays Super league darts for Southport in the Lancashire region, and from the age of 13, he has played for Merseyside county youth team at under 18 level.
Jack will now concentrate on the JDC foundation tour in his quest to earn a tour card, so he can enter the World Junior Championships!
His team are on the lookout for support and are reaching out to any local businesses who would be so kind or willing to sponsor him.
For further details please call Christian Peet on 07971615409
Jack would like to thank Mark Dilley from Elite Marquees for the invitation, his table on the night and all the support he received at the event.
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