Bacchus Marsh’s form slump has continued in Central Highlands Bowls Division’s division 1.
Having looked good early in the season, Bacchus Marsh sits 15 points outside the top four heading into the Christmas break.
On Saturday, the team was jumped by Romsey and never recovered.
The only shining light for Bacchus Marsh was Craig Norris’ rink, which won by 12 shots.
Overall, Bacchus Marsh lost 107 (16)-84 (2). Leonard Keane’s rink lost 28-21, Justin Webster’s rink lost 31-18 and Adam Dodd’s rink lost 30-15.
In division 2, Bacchus Marsh lost to Diggers Rest 88 (14)-84 (4) and has slipped to third on the ladder, 17 points ahead of fifth-placed Macedon.
The division 3 Bacchus Marsh side remains on the bottom of the ladder after losing to Kyneton 74 (14)-48 (2).
Meanwhile, Gisborne’s Sam Boslem won the club’s six-week Friday night tournament.The tournament featured players from across the state. The club is looking at holding a tournament in the new year for novice or new bowlers.
In Ballarat District Bowls Division, the Avenue’s two-game winning streak came to an end against Creswick in division 1.
It was a close contest, with the Avenue winning three of the four rinks.
Bill Hawken’s rink won by seven shots, Steve Sullivan’s rink had an 11-shot win and Charlie Grant’s rink overcame a slow start to win by seven shots.
The fourth rink proved to be the Avenue’s downfall, with Alan Thistlethwaite’s rink losing by a massive 28 shots, meaning Avenue lost overall by three shots, 95 (12)-92 (6).
In Bowls Victoria Pennant, Melton was never in it against Altona Sports in division 1 section 1.
Melton lost 97 (16)-67 (2) and sits fifth on the ladder, three points behind fourth-placed Deer Park.
