Sport
28 February, 2025
Finals action continues
THE second week of indoor bowls finals action saw close games in divisions one and three.
In division one, top side Heytesbury Honeys lost by one shot, 18-19 to the Allansford Cougars.
The Honeys, comprising Brett Mungean (s), Lara Mungean, Cherie Mungean and Peter Baker started very well with four shots on the first end.
The Honeys led 13-7 at the half way point of the match, but the Cougars, skipped by Ian Swain, with Rob McCrabb, Julie Shiels and Jacinta Marney fought back to be only one shot behind after end 15.
The Honeys started the last end three shots in front but a magnificent head was built up by the Cougars which made it very difficult for Brett who tried to reduce the Cougars score.
The Cougars managed a count of at least four shots on the last end which was enough to give them a well fought 19-18 win.
Division three was also a close finish between the two Wannon Park teams competing.
The Pups were skipped by Gary Horner, with Dorothy Gleeson, Brian Justin and Frank Lenehan against the Hounds comprising Gilmour Bates (s), Maureen Bond, Dennis Brooks and Ray Bond.
This game was very close all night with the Hounds going into the last end with a one-shot lead.
Unfortunately for the Hounds, the Pups managed to make two shots on the last end to win the game by one, 21-20.
In division two the Allansford Panthers defeated the Dennington Dashers.
This game was also fairly close until the Tigers broke away after end seven and managed to hold a comfortable lead until the end.
The night was well supported by a good number of spectators but a power outage half way through the evening threw the stadium into darkness and play was suspended for a short while.
Fortunately, this was rectified after a 15-minute interval, which enabled the games to be completed.
Grand final matches next week:
Division one - Allansford Cats v Allansford Cougars.
Division two - Grangeburn v Allansford Tigers.
Division three - Dennington Devils v Wannon Park Pups.
