Country Bowls Club had a week of ups and downs with some good and some bad results but still competing in all our 7 leagues.
On the 17th November in Southern League Division A, the Geckos entertained San Luis Lyons and they came roaring in and made it hard for the Geckos taking a 8 to 4 win with a shots of 89 to 78. Best rink was Barry Evens, Dennis Wade and Jeff Hier 19 shots to 12.
In Division B the Panthers entertained the Vistabella Picadores and found it a good test against a good side and came out on top 8 points to 4 maintaining top spot in the league. Best rink was Nick Maldon, Jim Rennie and Kevin Storey 23 shots to 9.
In Division C our Cubs travelled to San Luis to play the Leopards, they showed they were not going to be out bowled and came away with a very good result 8 points to 4. Top rink was Cath Blacklaw, Michael Jordan, Dean Webb 29 shots to 7.
In the Alicante Southern League Discovery Division on 20th November the Seahawks travelled up to Emerald Isle to play the Neptune’s and the surface was to their liking recording a very good result winning 8 points to 4, 92 shots to 75, maintaining their top position. Top rink was Linda Heir, Linda Ponsford and Gary Ponsford 22 shots to 6.
In the Voyager League the Ravens entertained the San Luis Romulans and kept up the good results by taking a 10 points to 2, 93 shots to 66 to stay top of the league. Top rink was John King, Daniel Verrells, Sue King by 33 shots to 15.
In the Winter League on Wednesday the Caballeros entertained a very strong experienced side from San Luis and were second best on a very windy day, despite a close contest losing 8 points to 2, 73 shots to 61. The only winning rink being Daniel Verrells, Linda Ponsford, Gary Ponsford and Graham Richardson 17 shots to 15.
In the Southern League on 24th November the Geckos and Panthers had byes so it was left to our new team the Cubs and did they shine, playing away to Vistabella Drivers they took all the points 12 to 0 and 118 shots to 54, amazing result. Best winning rink was Alvarro De Silva, Colin Roberts and Sue King 25 shots to 5.
Country Bowls Club in Valle Del Sol welcome anybody interested in playing the game, whether beginners or experienced to come along to our friendly roll up seasons on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday mornings at 10 am.
Peter Dix
