NEWSOME won the Junior Team Knockout title.
They overcome their handicap in some style to defeat Broad Oak BC 118-103 in the final at Syngenta.
Sponsored by Steven Spencer-Halsall, Newsome received a walkover to the final because Penistone BC B (36) couldn’t raise a team.
Broad Oak (36) took on Kirkheaton Con A (scratch) in their semi and won 133-117.
It was an intriguing contest all the way through, with the scores very close.
Rhys Beaumont set up his team with a fine win and another notable performance came from Fern Beaumont.
In the final, however, Broad Oak came up against a Newsome team (12) who hit the ground running.
A dogged performance from Chloe Ghaffar enabled her to beat Rhys Beaumont, while Thomas Holmes had a cracking game against Melissa Hoyle, with both putting up some stunning woods along the green edge.
In the end, Newsome ran out comfortable winners with six victories. The trophy was received from the sponsor by a delighted Newsome captain, Ellis Owen.
Semi-final – Broad Oak 133 Kirkheaton Con 117 (Broad Oak names first): R Beaumont 21 O Fox 13, C Quarmby 8 J Arnold 21, M Hoyle 11 D Kilburn 21, F Beaumont 20 A Conroy 21, J Evans 21 H Lumb 20, C Beaumont 16 T Gledhill 21.
Final – Newsome 118 Broad Oak 103 (Newsome names first): T Holmes 21 M Hoyle 13, D Moxon 21 C Beaumont 11, C Ghaffar 21 R Beaumont 17, A Holmes 21 J Evans 10, E Owen 21 C Quarmby 5, N Haigh 21 F Beaumont 11.
The Under 16 Boys and Girls Peter Firth Memorial Handicap will be held at Kirkheaton CBC on Sunday (9.45am scratch).
The event has been sponsored by Peter’s widow, Glenys Firth, for 17 years running. It’s a 10am start and the draw is greenside at 9.50.
Meanwhile the Junior Association are starting a new competition for first season and novice bowlers, to try and recruit more players and give the young learners a chance to win some good prize money.
The competition will take place on Friday September 24 at Huddersfield RUFC BC (6.30). It is being sponsored by the Batler brothers, Chris and the late Steve.
