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From Left to Right: Sherril Pearce, Lisa Fitzmaurice, Kristine Pryor. Photo supplied

On Tuesday, April 15, six ladies went out onto the green at Brunswick Heads Bowling Club, with the express intent that three of them would be the eventual winners of the triples final championship.

The game started with Sherril’s team commanding a great lead, with the score being 10 to zero by the fourth end.

Comeback

After a short break, owing to a passing rainstorm, Judy’s team started to make a good comeback with one end taking four bowls.

The games continued with one team getting their bowls closest to the kitty, and then the other reciprocating.

But in the end, there could only be one winning side.

Sherril’s team had gotten a few more good shots in that enlarged the scoring distance, with the finishing score being 31 to 17.

There were some very good plays by all members, and the end result was not indicative on how close the game really was.

Let it also be known, that it was Kate’s first year of playing, and Judy’s first time as a skip.

So congratulations go to Kristine Pryor (lead), Lisa Fitzmaurice (second) and Sherril Pearce (skip), with a worthy mention to Kate Baker (lead), Sharon Allen (second) and Judy Smith (skip).

• Kristine Pryor is the Bruns Bowling Club publicity officer.



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