Warburton Bowls gets underway

By Garry Lewis

The Warburton Bowls Club’s pennant season commenced on 1 October with the mid-week team playing Mooroolbark 2 at home in fine conditions.

Warburton 1 defeated Mooroolbark 2, 90 to 38.

Rink scores were as follows: G. Walsh 18/22; S. Lord 42/5 and G. Broussard 30/11.

The side plays Lilydale 1 away this week.

Saturday Pennant commenced with Warburton 1 playing Yarra Glen 1 away.

Yarra Glen was too strong overall winning 92 to 63.

Rink scores were as follows: B. Woods 18/12; S. Lee- Tet 16/ 26; J. Brookes 12/ 29 and J. Van Der Zweep 17/ 25.

The side will face Ferntree Gully 1 this week at home.

In a thrilling finish, Warburton 2 came from behind to draw against Healesville 2, 79-79.

It all came down to the last end, needing two shots to win, but the side could only get one shot.

Rink scores were as follows: B. Hall 21/ 25; P. McConachy 25/ 10; P. Summers 20/ 21 and N. Whelan 13/ 23.

The side plays Eastwood Golf 1 at home this week.

Warburton 3 (6 a side) played Chirnside Park 4 at home and lost 35 to 48.

Rink scores were as follows: N. Donohue 23/ 13 and M. Van Meurs 12/ 35.

The side will take on Monbulk 3 away this week.

The Wednesday Night Barefoot Bowls Competition will commence shortly, with new teams welcome.

For more information, visit www.warburtonbowls.com.au.