Wednesday, May 21, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Brandon Bowls Club Trophy Night

Trophy Night – Sponsored by Cignal

The club was buzzing with energy and camaraderie at Trophy Night, sponsored by Cignal. Bowlers and spectators alike enjoyed a fantastic evening of fun and competition.

Winners: Peter Micklan, Rhonda Martin, and Joe Yipnazar
Second Place: Ken Ferguson, Deon McIntosh, and Heather Jorgensen
Bradman's Prize: Braedyn, Clinton, Aiden, and Rhianna
Mark your calendars – the next Trophy Night is set for June 13.

Wednesday Bowls

A strong turnout made for an exciting midweek session featuring pairs and triples.

Pairs Winners: Colleen Olsen and Lyn Storrie defeated Joy Woods and Darelle Pearce
Triples Winners: Ann Newton, Vanda Ballao, and Helen Colling edged out Kaye Garner, Bev Garioch, and Margaret Chapman in a well-fought match.

Saturday Competitions

Two fiercely contested matches lit up the greens on Saturday.

David Defranciscis and David Harding narrowly defeated Peter Lejarraga and Doug Robins in a nail-biter that was decided by an extra end after the scores were tied at 21 ends.
In the B Grade Pairs Semi Final, Trevor Elton claimed victory over Doug Kiehne in another tight encounter.

Sunday Afternoon Social Bowls

Fourteen bowlers turned out for a relaxed but competitive afternoon of triples and fours.

Triples Winners: Henry Hazel, Glenn Woodford, and Alan Garioch beat Rob Jorgensen, Peter Henderson, and Jeff Taylor
Fours Winners: Gary Nosworthy, Leo Kenny, Joe Ypinazar, and Richard Mau defeated Margaret Chapman, Sandra Darwen, Vince Beitia, and Hugh Montgomery

Men’s Country Pennants – Held in Ayr

Brandon Bowls Club took top honours at the Men’s Country Pennants, finishing with three wins and earning first place.

Team 1: Jamie Woods, Jason Farry, David Harding, David Defranciscis
Team 2: Ken Ferguson, Ray Panecassio / Peter Lejarraga, Chris Pearce, Gary Pearce
Team 3: Ben Mills, Doug Robins, Kevin Collins, Peter Jorgensen

Ayr came in second with two wins. The next round of the Country Pennants will be hosted in Bowen on September 6.

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