Pennant Results
It has been another successful round for the two Tuross teams with both sides prevailing in their contests.
The Grade 5 side travelled to Dalmeny and came home 9 – 1 winners. John Fahey’s team led the way with a big win despite a tight battle for much of the game. After 17 ends they were in front by 4 shots but over the last four ends they picked up 14 shots to win 29 – 11.
In a high scoring game John Monks’ team picked up two scores of 6 to win 30 – 24. The scores were locked at 18 all after 14 ends but the Tuross Head team had the better of the last 7 ends.
Bruce Taylor’s side struggled from the start and despite picking up 9 shots over the last 3 ends went down 20 – 25.
Overall Tuross won by 79 shots to 60.
The grade 7 side recorded their second 10 – 0 victory with a good win over Braidwood.
Ronnie Richardson’s team finished strongly to win 21 – 11. On the back of good bowls from lead Julian Penny and Richardson himself the team led early only to see the visitors fight back to trail by just 1, 12 – 11, after 14 ends. The locals then won the remaining 7 ends to record a good win.
Stuart Grahams’ team came from behind twice to win 20 – 16. Again the locals finished strongly winning the last 6 ends.
Ian Wratten’s four had a good early lead – 11 – 3 after 7 ends – only to see the Braidwood side draw even by the 12th end. The sides traded the lead over the final ends of the game with Wratten picking up a crucial four shots on the 19th end to guide them to a 21 – 17 win.
Tuross ended with a 62 – 44 win making it two out of two to start the season.
Both pennant teams are at home this week with Grade 5 playing Moruya and the Grade 7 playing Bodalla.
Representative Honours
Peter Davies played in the Zone Patron’s Shield last weekend as part of the Central South Coast team. As a result of his performances he has been selected in the Zone Seniors Side to play in the Inter Zone Championship. Well done Peter!!
Our lady Bowlers did well again last month with winning the District Triples (Right) Margaret Downey, Lorraine Wake and Annette Linney and the District Pairs (Right) Irene MacDonald and Rose Farrington We are such a small Club in our District but have some great bowlers,our pennant season starts 2nd March and we hope to have a great season.
