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Heavy rains on Friday evening slowed the pace of the green and Learmonth were quick to adjust to the conditions.<\/p>\n
The Lakers Mick Casey said, \u201cCraig Findlay had a standout performance on the day” and mastered the slow green with consistent draw bowling that played a big part in Billy Rowe’s strong win on their rink.<\/p>\n
Learmonth\u2019s victory places them in sixth position on the top flight table, challenging for a spot in the final four as the competition rounds the half-way mark on a revised 14-week season.<\/p>\n
McDonald said that \u201cdespite this week\u2019s loss the side has been competitive for the year and a in number of games we\u2019ve only lost by a narrow margin while at the same time introducing a few newer bowlers into Premier competition.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also said that the club is in a positive position overall, considering its Division 4 and 7 sides.<\/p>\n
They both sit in second position of the respective competitions with each of those teams have acquitted themselves well in Saturday Pennant.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Mt Xavier’s Division 2 side travelled to Linton where the squad was challenged by the gusty winds, ultimately going down by 15 shots.<\/p>\n
John Duggan’s rink managed a seven-shot win, but the overall loss cost the side top spot on the ladder, with Linton moving into first with an equal six wins and a loss but a five-point advantage over Mt Xavier.<\/p>\n
In the sevens, Mt Xavier hopped across to Sebastopol, where they had a comfortable 88 to 71 shot victory with the rinks of Darren Beattie and Ray Giles successful and both the Christine Squire and Debbie Hunter rinks scoring draws.<\/p>\n
The Mt Xavier Division 7 side shares an equal five wins, one loss and one washout ratio with Ballarat Memorial Sports although the BMS side holds the advantage with 89 to 86 points.<\/p>\n
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