Werribee got an important win as the first half of the Bowls Victoria division 2, section 1 competition came to an end on Saturday.
While heavy rain fell on Saturday, the Bees game against Strathmore was able to go ahead.
It was a solid win for the Bees, who claimed an 81 (14)-58 (4) win.
Gavin Joyce’s rink had a 25-8 win, while Rob Smith’s rink had a 24-10 shot win to give the Bees the points.
The rinks of Ian Milledge and Darren Hooper both lost by four shots.
Joyce said it was an important win for the side.
“It was great to get a win away from home, as the ladder is quite tight and away wins are valuable,” he said.
“After a very close loss to Sunbury at home the week before, it was good to bounce back with a win.
“All rinks kept it tight throughout the day providing an opportunity for us to skip away with a strong win later in the day.”
The win has the Bees in fifth spot after seven rounds, with only 23 points separating them and ladder leaders Keilor.
Every team has now played each other.
The Bees face Keilor in the second last round before the Christmas break.
The Bees beat Keilor back in round one.
“We play top of the ladder Keilor away this Saturday which is a great challenge for us,” Joyce said.
“We have had some real tussles with them over the last two or three seasons, so playing them at their venue will be tough but we are looking forward to the challenge and will put our best foot forward.”
Meanwhile in division 3, section 1, Hoppers continued its good form with a win against Keilor 2.
The Hawks claimed the win, 79 (16)-61 (2).
Stephen Macklin (22-15), Andrew Doyle (25-13) and Albert Wu (18-12) were the winning skips for the Hawks.
Hoppers remain second on the ladder, three points behind Yarraville-Footscray 3.
Hoppers faces Bacchus Marsh 2 this Saturday.
In division 4, section 1, Point Cook suffered a close loss to Footscray Park.
The two sides split the rinks with Footscray Park winning, 85 (14)-77 (4).
For Point Cook, John Greygoose’s rink won 20-18 and Brian Turner’s rink won 22-15.
The loss was Point Cook’s second. It sits second on the ladder after seven rounds, now 27 points off top spot.
In division 5, section 1, Palm Lake lost to Bacchus Marsh 3, 81(14)-72 (4).
Palm Lake sits second on the ladder, now three points behind Club Sunbury 4.
