Round Three of midweek pennant continued with the recent trend of bad weather and a washout for all teams in the section saw no change to the overall standings as points were equally shared.
18 November they play Yarra Glen at the Junction, so it’s fingers crossed for good weather and a positive result for the Division four team.
Having gone up a division this year the Eagles have the desire and commitment to do well.
A very significant milestone was reached at the Junction at the weekend.
For the first time in 30 plus years Yarra Junction Bowling club had all rinks full for the weekend pennant game.
The two Eagles teams played at home hosting both Healesville and Mooroolbark.
Three clubs, of 56 players battled it out.
The YJ Division Eight team led from the start as Healesville adjusted to the different green and to their credit the eagles continued to strengthen their lead as the game progressed.
With three rink wins and a final score of 98/23 the eagles sit on the top rung of the ladder after four rounds.
A great spot to be early in the season and a lot to be proud of.
The Division Six team had a harder battle against Mooroolbark and at the break with the scoreboard at 39/32, with Junction leading it was anyone’s game.
With two rinks up and two down for most of the remainder of the game it was tight overall but the eagles clawed back with some exciting ends to take the win in three rinks and by 98 / 69 overall.
Two wins by two teams of 98 points each added to the historical day for the club.
To top off the day along with many other clubs in the Eastern Ranges Bowls Region, The Yarra Junction Bowling Club also took part in the round four “Head Above The Rest Brain Awareness Round” helping to raise the profile of and raise funds for the Walter and Eliza Institute and Dementia Australia.
All money from green fees and raffles on the day were donated to and divided between these organisations.
It is hoped that this will become a yearly event and grow further than the Eastern Ranges Clubs.
Many thanks to both Healesville and Mooroolbark clubs for a great day played in good spirit and their generosity in support of the brain awareness round.
