Bowls
Bacchus Marsh lost a thriller against Parkdale in Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 1, section 4 on Saturday. The teams shared the rinks, but Parkdale snuck home, claiming the win 77 (14)-75 (4). Lee Greening was the only winning skip for Bacchus Marsh, with two other rinks having ties. Bacchus Marsh sits seventh. In division 2, section 2, Melton beat Glenroy, 99 (18)-50 (0). Melton sits 22 points clear on top of the ladder.
GDCA
Rupertswood is on track for an outright victory against the Sunbury Kangaroos in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Jensen Shield. The Kangaroos were bowled out for just 30, with Rupo quickly moving to 1-128 before declaring. The Kangaroos are in trouble in their second innings, finishing the day at 5-18. In other matches, Hanging Rock made 6-283 against Blackwood, Wallan made 310 against St Anthonys and Diggers Rest Bulla made 9-263.
Soccer
Melton Phoenix has announced its first signings for this year’s FV state league 5 west season as the club returned to pre-season training. Cameron Stewart has re-signed for this year along with Alex Dimond, who won the league’s best and fairest last season. The Phoenix is hoping to go one better this year, having fell just short of the championship and promotion this year.
VTCA
The finalists for the Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition have been finalised. The final pool matches were played last week, with the top team in each of the 16 pool groups going through to the next round. Sydenham-Hillside is joined in the next round by Gellibrand, PEGS, West Coburg, Sunbury, Jacana, Yarraville Club, Sunshine, the Druids, Werribee Centrals, Point Cook, Maribyrnong Park St Marys, Sanctuary Lakes, Deer Park and St Francis de Sales.
