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Talented mathematician George Ripley is hoping to emulate his darts hero Glen Durrant by being number one.

The 16-year-old, from Marton, Middlesbrough, has already made an encouraging start to his career having reached the final 16 of the Junior World Championships.

In the two years he has been registered with the Junior Darts Corporation and England Youth Darts, George – who is now being sponsored by Scott Bros – has finished 11^th and 12^th overall in the country.

This allowed him to qualify for the Advanced Tour, involving the country’s top 32 players, and he will again play in this November’s Junior World Championships.

As a member of England Youth Darts he has also twice qualified for the England Youth Grand Prix.

His potential was first spotted during an exhibition match featuring three-time BDO world champion ‘Duzza’, during which George played against some Cleveland County Darts Team youth players.

Team manager Marie Bulmer Dobson invited him to join Cleveland Youth Darts, which he continues to represent, along with Thornaby Sports and Leisure Club, where he plays in the men’s Super League Division A.

George said: “Despite everything, one of my greatest achievements was being asked to represent Cleveland County Youth and I hope this year we can win the league.”

His dad Chris said: “He was 12 when he played his first game of darts while on holiday in Kos. He’s gifted at maths, which helps his game as he’s quick to work out his various finishes.

“George is a huge fan of Glen Durrant, who some people have compared him to, so he’s working hard to follow in his footsteps.”

George is being sponsored by Stockton-based recycling experts Scott Bros. The deal will provide him with a branded shirt and help fund equipment, the costs involved in travelling to nationwide tournaments, as well as fees.

Peter Scott, a director of Scott Bros and Thornaby Sports and Leisure Club said: “We like to encourage the next generation of sporting talent and as a business we would love to help George achieve his dream of making a real impact in the world of darts.”

Marie Bulmer Dobson added: “There’s no doubt that George has the talent and dedication required to be a real success on the national and professional stage and I look forward to seeing him progress further.”

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Photo Caption (L-R): George Ripley, dad Chris, Marie Bulmer Dobson, and Peter Scott

Editor’s Notes

Scott Bros. is one of North East England’s leading recycling businesses. Founded on Teesside in 1972, it was predominantly involved in the supply of tipper lorries and excavators to local authorities and the construction industry. However, since then the company has grown exponentially to deliver a comprehensive range of ‘circular economy’ services.

While still being heavily involved in haulage, skip and plant hire, the business has continually diversified to provide a comprehensive range of recycling services.