TEENAGER Alex Preston became the county men's champion when he beat Simon Martin in the Bucks Open squash final at Beaconsfield Squash Club last weekend.

The 19-year-old held his nerve to win 3-1 and take the Bucks title for the first time.

The ladies crown went to Lorraine Sadkowski who beat Vicky Lowe 3-0 in the final.

Chris Gildersleeve won the men's B competition beating Nigel McNeil in the final without losing a set. The ladies equivalent went to Clare Guy who overcame Thelma Spragg 3-1 in her final.

It was much tighter in the final of the men's C competition where Andy Holford won a five-set match against Sean Canon.

In the men's A plate Nick Manley overcame Simon Martin while Jenny Forward won the ladies equivalent at the expense of Sue Lemon.

The men's B plate was won by Toby Smith while Claire Guy took the honours in the ladies version.

The men's C plate went to Richard Ness for his 3-1 victory over John Ormiston.