In an exciting twist, Pyle then defeated Loats in the men vs women challenge match, claiming the double-or-nothing prize money on offer.
This event marks the end of the spring barefoot bowls season, with the next season set to start in early February.
In pennant bowls, the midweek Curlews secured a solid win against Tocumwal 2, with a score of 73 shots to 50 (14-2).
Glenys McKay and her rink of Clare Harvey, Kura Goldsmith and David Fox led the charge with a 32-12 victory.
Val Chisholm’s rink won 27-16, while Hardy Rennick’s rink lost 14-22.
Berrigan remains in fourth place on the ladder and will aim to solidify their position in the upcoming match against the other Tocumwal team.
Saturday’s pennant saw mixed results due to a large number of unavailable players.
Division Two bounced back from last week's defeat with a commanding 96-42 (16-0) win over Wunghnu.
Paul Glanvill’s rink, featuring top team debutant Gerald Towler, won 39-8.
Rick Bradbury continued his undefeated season with a 36-17 win, supported by Erica Walkerden’s impressive performance.
Roger Reynoldson’s rink fought hard for a 21-17 victory.
The Division Two Curlews remain at the top of the ladder going into the Christmas break.
An undermanned Division Three team faced tough conditions at Katandra West, resulting in a 47-83 (0-16) loss.
Alex Dalgliesh’s rink lost 17-18, Hardy Rennick’s rink lost 15-30, and Glenys McKay’s rink lost 15-3.
Berrigan is in eighth place on the ladder.
Unfortunately, Division Five had to forfeit their match, dropping them to third place on the ladder.
The club men’s and ladies’ pairs competitions kicked off on Sunday.
In the ladies’ event, Erica Walkerden and Gayle Reynoldson defeated Clare Harvey and Kura Goldsmith to advance to the final, where they will face Janice Graham and Val Chisholm, who moved through after a forfeit.
The men’s pairs saw some interesting match-ups in the first round.
Graeme Clements and Steve Gann defeated Peter Blake and Rob Tucker and will face Hardy Rennick and Graeme Parr in the semi-final.
Rennick and Parr advanced after defeating Jack Buckman and late substitute Chris Stock.
Rick Bradbury and Matt Hansen were defeated by Gary Seamer and Roger Reynoldson, who will play Jason Milich and Paul Glanvill in the other semi-final.
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The last week of pennant didn’t go well for either Division Three or Division Five at Cobram on Saturday.
Only Mark Baldwin’s rink were able to manage the fast greens and get a good win.
All other players struggled with pace.
Once again our reliable substitute players helped us to fill the Division Five team.
Hopefully, all players are fit and healthy and ready for next year after the Christmas break.
This week will be the last barefoot bowls until January 16.
Don’t forget about the Christmas raffle night at the sports club this Friday.
Merry Christmas to everyone and a safe, happy and healthy new year.
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