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SAN MIGUEL V

EL CID LANCERS

19th March - unexpectedly this turned out to be the last match of the League season. Sadly following storm damage to their green El Rancho sadly had to concede their match with us which was due to be played on Friday. So our last match of the season saw us travel to San Miguel. Sadly not the result we were hoping for with San Miguel taking the match 7 points to 3 including the overall shots 65-55. The only win for the Lancers coming from Selma Blight, Pat Wardrop, Trefor Evans and Chris Salter. Ahead from the start but just 10-7 up after 9 ends. However they then picked up 11 shots in the next 6 ends and posted a 23-16 final result. So nearly 2 points for Ian Brown, Christina Harris, Dave Hall and Stewart Beattie 12-9 up after 15 ends but sadly dropping 3 single shots in the last 3 ends to tie their match. Losses in the other rinks 15-9 and 22-11. No food on offer at San Miguel so the Lancers booked into the wonderful Quesada Fish and Chips. Before the meal their was a presentation to be made by WL Captain Alan Phillips! After many years of dedicated service to the club and all leagues this was the last game for Ian Brown. And it must be said his last game was a fantastic one. We wish him all the best in his bowls retirement but of course hope to continue seeing him at he club. So thats it for the League season 2024-25. We await the final Winter league table but hopefully it should show the Lancers well up the table! Roll on the 25-26 season. Spot the difference between the 2 group photos!

EL CID LANCERS V SAN LUIS

12th March - A home game today against the second in the league San Luis. The Lancers taking an impressive 7-3 win including the points for overall shots 79-58. That said it came down to the last end of the El Cid rink Jean McLaughlin, Richard Warrilow, Trefor Evans and Chris Salter to secure the extra point for a draw in their match. Just 1 shot in their game after 8 ends but then going 17-13 down after 16 ends. However a single shot in the 17th and then a superb 3 in the last end saw them get the draw. The result on the rink of Velia Wood, Jan Phillips, Greg Sperring and Alan Phillips never in doubt. Going ahead in the 3rd end and pulling away to win 28-11. Yvonne Briden having a superb game and carrying her team of Paul Trunchion, Hazel Brown and Jimmy Paveling to a 24-13 win. So this result currently sees the Lancers 4th in the league just 5 points behind the 3rd place team but with the teams in 5th and 6th just 1 and 2 points behind. All to play for in the last 2 games.with matches against El Rancho and San Miguel. Come on El Cid.