JERSEY schoolboy Archie Greier made a strong impression in Reading this week as he took part in a rapid-fire junior snooker competition featuring some of the most promising young players in the UK.
The 11-year-old Le Rocquier student was the youngest of the eight competitors invited to the Junior Snooker 900, a fast-paced format in which matches last a single 900-second frame.
Players work to a strict 20-second shot clock, must strike a cushion or pot a ball with every shot, and fouls hand the opponent ball-in-hand, creating a high-pressure, high-tempo contest from start to finish.
The event, broadcast live on Pluto TV, saw Greier hold his nerve in a thrilling quarter-final against 14-year-old Ellise Scott, edging through after a tight 15-minute shoot-out.
Greier’s run was halted in the semi-final by eventual champion Ronnie Sullivan (20), but the competition marked an important moment in the young Jerseyman’s season. It was his first tournament back in the UK since suffering a broken arm in the summer, an injury that kept him sidelined for two months.
Despite the lay-off, Greier showed maturity beyond his years, gaining priceless experience on the national stage.
He continues to be supported in his development by his sponsors: The Summit Group, Le Gallais & Luce, Jersey Sport and the CI Group (Conservatory Insulations).
