Werribee suffered a shock early upset loss to Altona 2 in Bowls Victoria weekend pennant, division 2, section 1 on Saturday.
Last season’s grand finalists had started the season with a win, but found it a bit tougher on Saturday against Altona.
It was a comprehensive display by Altona on the way to an 85 (16)-53 (2) win.
Robert Smith was the only winning skip for the Bees, getting up 15-13.
Mick O’Neil lost 19-17, Robert Panton lost 28-6 and Brendan Barker lost 25-15.
Werribee will be hoping to bounce back in round three against Yarraville Footscray 3 which lost to Keilor on the weekend.
In division 4, section 1, Hoppers got the win over Wyndham rival Point Cook.
The teams shared the rinks, with Hoppers getting the win 81 (14)-75 (4).
Andrew Doyle (22-18) and Shane Haeusler (24-15) were the winning skips for Hoppers, while Brian Turner (21-18) and Michael Millen (21-17) were the winning skips for Point Cook.
After two rounds Hoppers sits atop the top as the only undefeated team, nine points clear of Bacchus Marsh 2.
Palm Lake opened its account with an 80 (14)-76 (4) win against Yarraville Footscray 4.
Neil Nicholas’ rink won 25-14, while Trish Thick’s rink won 28-14 to ensure that Palm Lake got the win.
Hoppers will host Williamstown 2, Point Cook is on the road to Bacchus Marsh 2 and Palm Lake faces Altona 4 in round three.
