Hogg and Matthews too strong in close Masters Pairs final

Intense and close finals took place in the Women’s Masters Pairs at North Beach Bowling Club on December 11th 2022. Scores from both teams stayed close and competitive, with both on nine shots after 10 ends followed by both on 13 after the 14th end. It was clear one team needed a strong end to get ahead. Vicki Spragg and Jenni Rogalski picked up a great five shots on the 15th end putting the Pair ahead for the 16th end.

Unfortunately for Spragg and Rogalski, the winning momentum was slowed down by Sue Hogg and Liz Matthews retaliating with a three shot end. With only two shots separating the score and two ends to play, the new champions can still go to either side. End 17th finishes with a comfortable one from Hogg and Matthews, bringing the score to 17-18.

In the last end, with a single shot needed to win the game, tensions are high for each bowl.

A measure is called to decide the 18th end, the decision declares a shot for the Manning Ladies. An extra end is required before new winners are crowned.

Sue Hogg and Liz Matthews from Manning were able to get the shot to win 19-18 against the Ladies from Safety Bay Vicki Spragg and Jenni Rogalski. A fantastic and nail-biting finish to the Tournament.