James Ferrier led Echuca to its biggest rink win in a dominant victory over Kyabram in the midweek pennant. Photos: Jordan Townrow.
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Moama found itself further on top of the midweek bowls pennant, as the sides below continued to trade wins.
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The Steamers and Echuca were the big winners in Tuesday’s Campaspe Playing Area action and now make up the league’s top two after round four.
Pat Schram lets one fly for Echuca.
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Echuca handed league newcomer Kyabram a second straight defeat in convincing fashion, taking all three rinks in a 16-83 to 0-47 result.
James Ferrier skipped a huge win for Echuca, his squad of Rhonda Gallagher (lead), Lee Beattie (second) and Roma Opie (third) running up a 37-12 win in their rink.
Peter Lomas leads for Kyabram.
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Ian Page and Kerryn Evans were also successful in their respective rinks.
The Steamers were also perfect in their contest with Rochester, winning 16-88 to 0-43.
The big win came in Matt Robertson’s rink, the Moama skip leading his quartet to a 35-11 result.
Rhonda Gallagher looks to set up her side.
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Cameron Keenan (29-16) and Jock Linehan (24-16) helped improve Moama’s percentage, earning the Steamers maximum points.
Deniliquin picked up its first victory of the season, prevailing over Rich River 14-68 to 2-57.
Tony Tonta was a big part of Deni’s win, skipping the biggest triumph of the tie 27-16.
Maria Greco couldn’t lead her Kyabram squad to victory.
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The other rinks were more closely fought as Deniliquin’s Paul Clear scored a 19-16 win over Gary Radford, and Rich River’s Brian Trengove pulled one back for his side 25-22.
In the remaining match of the round, Stanhope edged out Mathoura 14-57 to 2-52.
Jennifer Crilly (21-13) and Gregory Fitzpatrick (20-17) skipped successful rinks for Stanhope, while Troy Mansbridge ensured Mathoura didn’t walk away empty-handed, scoring victory 22-16.
Michelle Cunnington launches for Echuca.
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Moama is the runaway leader on the league table at 4-0, while five teams trail the Steamers at 2-2.
Echuca, Mathoura, Stanhope, Rich River and Kyabram are all within four points of each other, while Deniliquin and Rochester trail with a single win each.
Ivan Hicks is on target.
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Lower divisions
In division two, Moama crushed Rich River 16-92 to 0-36, while Deniliquin RSL was equally dominant over Rochester 16-93 to 0-36.
Kyabram and Echuca played out a very different contest, with Ky winning two rinks but splitting the points in a 9-65 to 7-65 draw.
Division three saw Tongala remain unbeaten, winning 14-48 to 0-31 over Rochester, as did Deniliquin, which survived a scare against Echuca, 12-42 to 2-41.
Kyabram secured maximum points over Lockington, 14-55 to 0-23, while Rich River defeated Elmore 12-50 to 2-39, and Moama got the win over Ky Valley View 12-38 to 2-32.
In division four, Stanhope was strong against Lockington, 14-50 to 0-31, and Echuca edged out Kyabram 12-40 to 2-38.
At the time of writing, the results between Moama Green and Rich River, and Moama Black and Tongala, weren’t yet available.
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