Winscombe bowls teams enjoy success in Somerset leagues

The standout performances came from T Rowe, C Bryant, T Watts, and M Adams (pictured), who dominated their rink with a score of 26 to 10 <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
The standout performances came from T Rowe, C Bryant, T Watts, and M Adams (pictured), who dominated their rink with a score of 26 to 10 (Image: Supplied)
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It was a successful weekend for all three Winscombe teams in the Somerset County League, showcasing their skill and determination on the greens.

In Premiership 2, Winscombe A faced West Backwell and emerged victorious, earning a full 10 points with an impressive overall shot difference of 75 to 39.

The standout performances came from T Rowe, C Bryant, T Watts, and M Adams, who dominated their rink with a score of 26 to 10.

Although D Brown, B Andrews, G Coombe, and S Healey faced a tougher battle, narrowly losing their rink 17 to 19, it was G Keenan, M Fletcher, M Dorrington, and M Curtis who sealed the win for Winscombe A with a commanding 32 to 10 victory.

In Division Two North, Winscombe B delivered a remarkable performance against Victoria C, winning by a staggering 49 shots, with an overall score of 100 to 51.

The highlight of this match was M Newing, E Kindred, B Kibble, and M Nash, who achieved a phenomenal score of 50 to seven on their rink.

A Keenan, D Leach, L Collier, and G Neville fought hard but lost their rink 21 to 24, while J Sprouting, K Horler, B Paul, and D Peakall contributed with a solid 29 to 20 win.

Winscombe's third team also enjoyed a perfect day against Ashcombe C, winning all three rinks and finishing with a 17-shot advantage, overall score 63 to 46.

T Poole, DB Light, A Broadbent, and P Cast led the way with a 22 to 18 win, while J Coleman, B Bennett, R Bolton, and M Williamson secured a 17 to 13 victory.

I Phillips, R Lowis, M Trenchard, and L v Haaren rounded off the success with a 24 to 15 win.

However, it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Winscombe Pioneers during the week.

They faced Ashcombe Templars in the Weston & District Over 55’s League, narrowly losing by four shots.

They also competed in the first leg of the Sydney Gardens Trophy Match against Bath, where they lost overall 106 to 134.

Despite the defeat, there were bright spots, with G Keenan, K Horler, and M Smart winning their rink 27 to 11.

In a friendly match, Winscombe ladies triumphed over Mark Moor, winning on all three rinks with an overall score of 48 to 31.

Sue Hares, Chris Byles, Jane Bolton, and Chrissie Bryant led the way with a 14 to 10 win, while Tina Darkin, Lin Coombes, Trish Van Haaren, and Margaret Howell secured a close 15 to 13 victory.

MT Mooney, Carol Mildon, Yvonne Greenwood, and Joan Hunt rounded off the success with a commanding 19 to eight win.

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