Thursday, October 24, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Another Week of Action at the Brandon Bowls Club

On Wednesday, 16 October, the A Grade Women’s Singles final was played between Darell Pearce and Lyn Storrie. In a gripping contest, with President Joy Woods marking the match, the game remained close until Lyn Storrie powered through to secure the win. This marks back-to-back titles for Lyn - congratulations! Both ladies put on a fantastic performance, and thanks once again to Joy Woods for officiating the final.
In the social game played at the same time, Kay Garner, Bev Gairoch, and Helen Collins triumphed over Kay Garner, Ann Norton, and Vanda B.

Friday night saw 56 bowlers take to the green in perfect conditions for Nutrien AG Trophy Bowls, sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions. It was an enjoyable night, and thanks go to Len Feeney for running the BBQ, the kitchen team (Sharon Kenny, Joy Wood, and Lyn Storrie), and Leo Kenny behind the bar. With one more evening left in 2024, the Brandon Bowls Club looks forward to Bennetts Mechanical x 4X4 on Friday, 15 November - stay tuned for more details!

In Sunday’s Championship match, Chris Pearce, Joe Yipnazar, and Len Feeney faced off against Mick McCloskey, Allan Gairoch, and Peter Jorgensen in warm, windy conditions. Peter Jorgensen’s team dominated, securing their place in the next round - Peter might want to buy a lottery ticket after that performance!

The highly anticipated A & B Pairs match saw Jayson Farry and Jamie Woods take on Trevor Elton and Hugh Montgomery. A close contest for the first 10 ends, the Farry-Woods combination eventually proved too strong. In the next round, odds-on favourites Jayson Farry and Jamie Woods will face last year’s champions, Lloyd Shepherd and Gary Pearce.

Three games of triples were played on Sunday for social bowls with the results as follows:
   • Norm Storrie, Vince Beitia, and "Rampaging" Ray Paneccasio defeated Dave Sheehan, Doug Kiehne, and Doug Robins.
   • Ben Mills, Glenn Woodford, and Kev Collins drew against Gary Nosworthy, Jeff Taylor, and Leo Kenny.
   • Ken Ferguson, Lyn Storrie, and Peter Henderson triumphed over Henry Hazel, Rob Jorgensen, and Richi Mau.
Congratulations to all the participants, and we look forward to the upcoming games!

Contributed with thanks to Lloyd Shepherd.

Brandon Bowls Club President, Joy Woods with Lyn Storrie and Darell Pearce.
Friday’s victors Phil Carrillo, Glen Pirone, Peter Matthews, and Alf Gangemi.
John Pirone, Joe Grabbi, Nutrients Sponsor John Grabbi, and Norm Storrie.
Peter Jorgensen, Nutrients sponsor Heather Jorgensen, and David Bycroft.

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