Murray Playing Area Women’s State Pairs

The finals of the Ladies State Pairs were played on the well prepared Numurkah greens last Sunday.

In an entertaining final Nan Smith of Finley Bowls Club and Fiona Rourke of Nathalia Bowls Club, fought back against Lidija Patching and Maree Luci of Numurkah Golf & Bowls Club, with Nan saving numerous shots. The scores were tied playing the last end. In a suspense filled final end Lidija and Maree were victorious by one shot, the final score being 13-12.

In the semi-finals Nan and Fiona had a convincing 21-6 win over Cheryl Merrett and Ruth Burnett of Barooga Sports Bowls Club, while Lidija and Maree had to fight hard to win 13-11 against Kerry Baldacchino and Chris Dunne of Cobram Bowls Club.