After an exciting and closely fought semi-final on Wednesday 20 February, two standout North Mackay Ladies Bowls Club teams progressed to contest the 2026 Championship Fours Final on Thursday 21 February.
The first team featured lead Brenda Trannore, second Narell Schmidtke, third Pam Spencer (substituting for Phyllis Cooper), and skip Carmel Bell. They faced a strong opposing side made up of lead Min Andrew, second Sue Beale, third Michelle Stockton (substituting for Marie Duck), and skip Jean Zamparutti.
Spectators were treated to another nail-biting encounter, with both teams displaying exceptional skill and sportsmanship throughout the match. The final was played at a high standard, with “beautiful bowls” delivered consistently from start to finish, keeping the audience engaged right through the contest.
After a hard-fought 21 ends, Team Carmel Bell claimed victory by the narrowest of margins, sealing a well-earned championship win. The result was met with warm applause from an enthusiastic and appreciative crowd, who acknowledged the outstanding efforts of all players involved.
Congratulations were extended to both teams for delivering a memorable final that showcased the very best of competitive bowls.
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