Saints bowlers roll up to contest two finals

FOR the first time in a decade, Heathcote has both bowls teams in the finals action of Bendigo Campaspe Goldfields weekend pennant.

After finishing on top of the division three ladder, Heathcote takes on Marong in Saturday’s second semi-final on Eaglehawk’s greens in Simpson’s Road from 1.30pm.

Although beaten by Woodbury in last Saturday’s final match of the home-and-away series, Heathcote finished on top of the division three ladder.

A closely-fought clash with Woodbury went the way of the visitors by six shots, 76-70.

After an even start Chris Morcom’s rink led Peter O’Connor by five shots after 11 ends.

Despite losing two shots on the last end, Morcom claimed a 23-16 win.

Bill Gardiner’s rink was level with the Maurice McMahon-skipped team on the 4th , 10th and 13th ends.

Woodbury fired up to win four ends in a row on the way to a 19-16 victory.

Maurice Lee’s rink won four of the first five ends against Alan Brodie.

The visitors won the next six ends to gain a 10-shot buffer.

After the final bowl the Brodie rink led 19-15.

Adam Luxford’s rink was level with Len Handley on the 6th , 10th , 12th and 19th ends.

Handley won the last two ends to claim a 22-16 result.

In division six, Heathcote needed victory at Golden Square to seal a finals berth.

The Saints played inspired bowls to win 58-53.

Denis Kilner started well against Terry McManus as scores were tied on the eighth end.

The Bulldogs then took control before Kilner hit back to win the last two ends.

After the final bowl McManus led 21-16.

Brian Berger struggled early against Kevin Watson but fought back to level scores on the 14 th end.

The Saints were beaten on just two more ends on the way to a 15-11 victory.

Ray Anderson won the first four ends against Terence Kope, but faced an 11-shot deficit after 12 ends.

The Anderson-rink lifted its play markedly to clinch a 27-21 win.

Heathcote will play North Bendigo in Saturday’s first semi-final in White Hills from 1.30pm.

The Heathcote Bowling Club’s singles championships were played on February 23.

In the men’s final, Maurice Lee defeated Greg Speirs.

Winner of the women’s championship was Eileen O’Brien against Dot Cutajar.

Social bowls on February 19 was won by Dave Thomas (s) and Dennis Anderson, three wins, 43 points, +10 shots.

Runners-up were Lorraine Speirs (s) and Richard Edwards, two wins, one draw, 37 points, +9 shots.

Tuesday Night Social Pennant finals were played on February 18.

In division one, Bowls Of Fire defeated Foursomes.

Bowling Anom won the division two play-off against Scully Cats.

A working bee will be held on Friday, February 28 from 10am to prepare the rinks for the Heathcote Invitation Fours tournament on Sunday, March 2. Play starts at 10am.