Torquay's Jean Luke joins with Jan Walter to win GBR 60+ Women's State Pairs
The semi finals and final of the Over 60s Women's Pairs were played at Portarlington in blustery conditions on Thursday 20th October. In one semi final, the Queenscliff pair of Glen Byers & Denise Clark were pitted against the composite pair of Jean Luke from Torquay & Jan Walter from Barwon Heads. Jean & Jan appeared to be always in control of the game and went on to win, however Glen & Denise weren't out of the match until late in the game. The other semi final saw the Over 60s singles winner Joan Tennent combine with Judy Jenkins from Ocean Grove. Their opponents, a composite team of Robyn Michael from St. Leonards and Gwen Close from Queenscliff. Joan & Judy go away to a good early break, but Robyn & Gwen worked their way back into the game, drawing level at 14 all with 3 ends to play. It was then Robyn & Gwen who finished strongly to record a 21/14 victory. In the final, the Torquay/Barwon Heads team led 7/0 after 2 ends against the St Leonards/Queenscliff pair, setting the scene for a runaway victory. Robyn & Gwen strung together some consistent bowling over the middle stages of the match to get back into the game with a score of 9/11. The game was up for grabs, but Jan & Jean both displayed the ability to be able to play telling bowls when required and won 19/9. Congratulations to Jean and Jan and good luck in representing our region at the State Champsionships. Post: 26th October, 2016
