Les Walles skipped Rochester in the defining rink for the host, his side’s 26-18 triumph enough to edge Stanhope by one shot in the overall match. Photos: Aidan Briggs
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Rochester has broken its drought in the Campaspe Playing Area weekend pennant with a thrilling win over Stanhope on Saturday.
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Playing on the familiar greens of Rochester Bowls Club, the host escaped the tie with the points by a single shot, 13-68 to 3-67.
Nothing could separate skips Richard Feuk (Rochester) and Greg Fitzpatrick (Stanhope) as they drew their rink 24-all.
Stanhope’s Ben Fletcher helped his side towards the result with a 25-18 win, but Les Walles’ squad of Francis Keech (lead), Kevin Burrow (second) and Don Gillies (third) were the heroes for Rochy, with its 26-18 victory just enough to secure the overall result.
Kevin Burrow bowled as second in Rochy’s winning rink.
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Aidan Briggs
Lower divisions
Stanhope was able to get the better of Rochester in division two, prevailing 14-69 to 2-48.
The majority of the margin came courtesy of Jennifer Crilly, who skipped Stanhope to a 27-15 win in her rink.
Anton Gusak scored the lone rink win for Rochy, 17-15.
Stanhope’s Glen Smith launches at an angle.
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Aidan Briggs
In division three, Rochester took down Lockington 14-64 to 2-56. Skip David Murray was narrowly the best performer for Rochy, winning 21-16.
The result between Elmore and Deni RSL wasn’t yet available.
Lockington couldn’t get by Moama in division four. Steamers skip Barry Barbary led his squad to a big 24-8 win in his rink.
In division five, Lockington struggled against Deni RSL, falling 14-51 to 0-22, while Rochester was also unable to take a rink, going down to Stanhope 4-44 to 0-35.
Rochester skip Richard Feuk couldn’t be separated from Stanhope rival Greg Fitzpatrick.
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Aidan Briggs
Midweek
Stanhope trails Echuca after a round two bye, but also maintained an undefeated start in division one, 14-54 to 2-47 over Rochester.
Stanhope’s Jennifer Crilly had the biggest win for her side, 22-14, while Jamie Stokes also picked up points.
Rochy’s Rob Dennis managed to prevent the whitewash, taking his rink 19-13.
Jamie Stokes maintains focus in windy conditions.
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Aidan Briggs
In division two, Moama scored big against Rochester, dominating each rink in a 16-83 to 0-35 victory.
Skip Kevin Connolly’s rink stood out in a brilliant team performance from Moama, restricting Rochy’s scoring in a 33-9 rink win.
In division three, Elmore took down Lockington 14-57 to 0-33, while in division four, Rich River defeated Lockington 14-39 to 0-26 and Echuca beat Rochester 12-42 to 2-25.
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