Last-End Heroics Secure Pennants Glory

(From Left to Right) Tony Kelly, Maureen Barnard, skipper Des Ballance, Mark Mawson, skipper David Dias, Rene Thommen, and in front our brilliant little ladies Alma Rose Mawson with Mandy O'Brien. Photo Supplied  

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Firstly, a correction: the successful President at Home day and the winning team actually was Northern Beaches, second were our girls from Airlie Beach, and third was South Suburban, so apologies to all!

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This week our carpet was thoroughly cleaned, so no bowls Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.  

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However, Wednesday morning's school’s playoff determined who would represent Mackay and the Whitsundays at the state championships. After five rounds, Year 8 Whitsundays Christian College students Oliver Webb and Pazel Davis claimed victory, defeating Elliana Langshore and Miranda Jackson in a closely contested final.  

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Their performances impressed Bowls Queensland enough to earn all four players the final places in the Queensland Schools competition at Pine Rivers Bowls Club on August 19^th-20^th.  

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Wednesday afternoon social bowls run by Mervyn Stewart saw 26 bowlers vying for first place, and it was the highest winning margin, with visitor Ian from Geelong Bowls Club teaming up with Lyn Graham and Maureen Barnard in a wonderful performance.

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Pennants concluded over the weekend with Rounds 9 and 10. Division 1 finished fifth overall, with South Suburban once again proving the benchmark in North Queensland.

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Division 2 finished last overall but ended the season with a fantastic final-round win. Special mention goes to Carol Crosbie for her exceptional performance, along with Ted Cullen, Tony Whitehorn, Glen O'Brien, Betty Whitehorn and Noel Crosbie.

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Division 4 exceeded expectations, fighting back from six points down in the closing ends before producing a perfect final bowl to secure a thrilling 42-41 win over West Tigers and finish first on 12 points.  

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Contributed with thanks to Mark Mawson.  

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