It was a tough weekend for Werribee and Hoppers in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant competition on Saturday.
After getting back on the winners list last week, the Bees struggled to match it with Essendon 2 in division 2, section 1.
Essendon was in complete control on the way to a 93 (16)-64 (2) win at Essendon.
Gavin Joyce’s rink had an 18-17 win to claim the only points for the Bees.
Elsewhere on the green, Ian Milledge’s rink lost 24-20, Darren Hooper’s rink lost 30-16 and David Oliver’s rink lost 22-10.
After five rounds, the Bees sit fifth on the ladder, only percentage outside the top four.
The Bees face Club Sunbury 2 this Saturday at Werribee Bowls Club.
Meanwhile in division 3, section 1, Hoppers lost its first game of the season.
Hoppers were at home to Yarraville Footscray 3 and it was a tough day as they lost 100 (16)-75 (2).
Stephen Mackln’s rink was the only winning rink for the Hawks, getting up 30-19.
Glenn Voysey’s rink lost 30-16, Hayley O’Reilly’s rink lost 21-15 and Albert Wu’s rink lost 30-14.
The Hawks sit third on the ladder after five rounds with Altona 3 the runaway leader at this stage.
Hoppers is at home to Altona 3 this Saturday.
In division 4, section 1, Point Cook came away with the win against Deer Park.
Point Cook controlled the contest all day on the way to an 84 (17)-58 (1) win.
Brian Turner’s rink had a 22-12 win, while Barry Everard’s rink had a 23-9 win.
Thelma Everard’s rink lost 19-17, while John Greygoose’s rink had a 20-all draw.
After five rounds, Point Cook sits second on the ladder with a 3-1-1 record.
Werribee 3 is on the bottom of that section without a win.
