Paige Pauling became the third WDF Girls’ World Champion on Sunday evening, defeating close friend Sophie McKinlay in straight sets.
In what was a fast-paced game played in good spirits, Pauling kicked off with a 16-dart break before holding on her own throw in 17. McKinlay got on the board in the third leg but couldn’t push back any more, Pauling wrapping up the first set with a 19-darter.
McKinlay had chances in most legs in set one but was unable to take them. She came out of the blocks in the second set, pinning 80 for a break of throw in the opening leg.
16-year-old sensation Pauling, who’d won 16 Youth titles already this year, fought back immediately though by breaking back, holding throw and then taking out 80 in two darts to seal a 2-0 victory.
Pauling finished with a 73.88 average, the highest in WDF Girls’ World Championship history and will be hoping to return next year to defend her crown.
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