North Beach claim the title

by Aaron Delaporte on November 19, 2018

Women’s Over 60’s Pairs Wrap

The North Beach duo of Rhonda Prosser and Debra Rhine are the 2018 Women’s Over 60’s Pairs champions after they over powered the Sorrento team of Robyn Van Mosseveld and Pauline Bourne in a high quality final 17-13 at Osborne Park Bowling Club Friday 16th November.

 

The North Beach duo probably had the title the furthest thing from there mind after a 20-11 defeat in the opening sectional match against the Leeman’s Sandra Trenowden and Chris Lewis however they had two convincing wins in their remaining sectional matches to take the section. They were able to continue that great form all the way through to the final.

In the semi-final the North Beach pair claimed the scalp of last year’s winner Kerry Andersen and Thornlie partner Maureen Cooney in a strong 17-12 win whilst the Sorrento team claimed an unbelievable win to progress. Playing a strong pair in Helen Hutton and the two-time Over 60’s bowler of the Year Irene Arndt they lead 21-0 after 14 of the scheduled 18 ends. The opposition claimed a one on the next end to prevent the clean sheet and then promptly shook hands to concede defeat with the margin too great to overcome.

 

After a tight early tussle in the final the North Beach team pick up a score of 3 to edge clear with a 6 shot margin at the half way mark. They were able to hold that margin to the finish despite dropping a couple of shots on the last few ends. Both teams had their moments with all four players in good form however North Beach just had the edge as the final score-line 17-13 reflected.

This is the first Over 60’s state title for either of the North Beach ladies who were naturally delighted with the win.

All results of this competition available via the Women’s Over 60’s Pairs Results link