In the midweek pennant, Side One in Division Two faced the current ladder leaders in Upwey Tecoma at home.
As well as being strong on the green, Upwey Tecoma are leaders off the green with their coaching processes and great team spirit. Its always a pleasure playing them irrespective of results.
At the break, there were only a few shots in the overall, but Yarra Glen then went on a spirited run across the rinks to jump well ahead.
We maintained that lead through to the end with a much-needed win 69-55 (14 points) P. Tirant 21/20; P. Leonard 31/16; L. Thurkle 17/19.
Side Two played at Mooroolbark. The grass greens played very well, and Mooroolbark took full advantage, coming away with the win.
The Final Score was 49-58 (two points). A. Thurkle 18/27; T. Dickson 19/9; C. Boland 12/22.
On Saturday, the club played a “triple-header” against Mitcham. Side One and Two at home, and Side Three away at Mitcham.
All teams started at 10.00 am to beat the heat, and all were completed before temperatures hit the 36 degrees cut off point.
For Side One, whilst Yarra Glen held a lead for most of the day, all rinks were very close, and we managed to come away with all points with a win 94-68 (18 points). Beau Simmons 25/24; M. Creighton 23/17; Ben Simmons 29/14; M. O’Halloran 17/13.
Side Two needed a win, and jumped out of the blocks early with three of four rinks getting well ahead early. We were able to maintain the momentum throughout, eventually coming away with a win 113-68 (16 points). R. Thurkle 15/29; S. Smith 31/16; T. Haartsen 38/14; A. Skillern 29/9.
Side Three had two runaway rinks that held sway over the day, resulting in win 102-60 (14 points). T. Dickson 33/7; G. Baker 17/18; P. Ramage 31/12; S. Crossland 21/23.
The weather forecast for Tuesday of over 40 degrees is likely to mean all games of midweek pennant will be abandoned.
