Thursday, June 26, 2025

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Purple Pennants Return From Bowen And Wangaratta After Strong Showing

The Brandon/Home Hill Purple Pennants team travelled to Bowen and Wangaratta over the weekend to compete in the Pennants competition, facing off against five opposing teams.

The team came away with a solid performance, recording two rink wins, one draw, and one match win. Beyond the results, the weekend was highlighted by friendly competition, reunions with familiar faces, and the formation of new friendships across clubs.

Friday Night Bowls Draws Strong Turnout

There was a great atmosphere at the club on Friday night, with 18 players taking to the green. A number of visiting players from Bowen added an exciting edge to the evening’s matches.

Game 1 saw Brad McIntosh, Jason Farry, and Jamie Woods secure victory over Nik Pearson, Ben Mills, and Joe Ypinazar.

In Game 2, Paul Anderson, Margaret McLaughlan, and Lyn Storrie staged a thrilling comeback to snatch a surprise win on the final end against Deon McIntosh, Rob Jorgensen, and Ross McLaughlin.

Game 3 ended in a well-fought draw between the teams of Lloyd Shepherd, Chris Pearce, and Gary Pearce, and Crowey, M. Wright, and J. Wright.

The evening was not only competitive but also a testament to the strong community spirit and camaraderie that continues to define the club.

Margaret Linton, Judy Elton, Lyn Storrie, Colleen, Helen Collins, Sandra Darwen, Ann Newton, Meryl Smith.

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