Holders Exeter travelled to Mizzymead Sports Centre, Nailsea, near Bristol to compete in the first half of the 2001 Exeter v Wrington Vale Challenge match and came away with a slim 19-17 lead. Exeter won the 125-up games 14-10 with Wrington showing fighting spirit winning the 75-up games 7-5. The latter games played under the Cannon's Cup rules whereby only cannon and losers are permitted, potting the red attracts no points and ends your break. The second half of the match took place early November in Sidwell Snooker Club, Exeter, with handicaps adjusted, based on first half performances and current form. After a ding-dong battle the 125-up games ended with honours even at 12-12 and with the Wrington Vale format Cannons Cup rules games to come, a close finish was on the cards. We weren't to be disappointed, the match went to the final game with Wrington needing to win the last game to draw level for the overall match. After an intriguing battle Dave Riggs (Exeter) ran out 75-72 and the overall challenge result from the two matches was 60-58 in Exeter's favour.
In the November Handicap, Cornishman Chris Mitchell (owe 120) was in sparkling form defeating another newcomer to the competition Justin Cole (owe 40) 200-107 in the final. In the earlier rounds Brian Harvey posted the best break of the day with 104, also one of 80. Other notable breaks coming from Bill Andress 94, 74 and 52; Chris Mitchell 84, 50; Mike Allen 65 and 50; and Justin Cole 52.
Devon and Cornwall Billiard players share the spoils in a resurrected inter County Billiards and Snooker match held in Sidwell Street Snooker Club, Exeter on the 14th October 2001. The match included games of Billiards as well as Senior, Under 21's and Veterans Snooker matches. Devon ran out winners of the overall match 23-17. The billiards ended in a 5-5 draw. Breaks were hard to come by on the day the best run coming from Cornishman Charlie Gay with 35, 30, 55, 62 and 57 in an hours play. Both teams had an superb day and hope this will now remain an annual fixture.