Midweek pennant action in the Goulburn Valley Bowls Division is in full swing, with round three contests taking place across the region yesterday.
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There were some thrilling clashes staged in division two, with Hill Top just snaring victory against Stanhope by two shots, despite winning just one rink.
The Hillbillies had Pauline Moroney's rink to thank for tipping the overall board in their favour after she claimed a 31-16 result.
Jenny Crilly (26-20) and Anne Evans (26-19) were able to skip their respective rinks to success for Stanhope in the 4-68 to 12-70 defeat.
Avenel got within nine shots of Shepparton Golf, but did not return home with any points to show for its brave effort.
Gail Bailey, Marie Clurey and Rita Ivak snared rink wins for the Golfers in the tight 16-73 to 0-64 triumph.
Joyce Andrus (skip), Phil Boyd (third), Colin Johnson (second) and Graham Andrus (lead) stood tall for Tatura in a 20-19 rink win against Kyabram, but the overall board landed in favour of the Power.
Dossie Grills (30-18) and Terri Thomson (21-17) helped Kyabram to the 14-70 to 2-55 result.
Shepparton Park managed the biggest win of the round with a 14-84 to 2-45 victory against Euroa.
Bev Thorn's 38-9 rink win, coupled with Pam Henderson's 30-14 triumph, was enough to steer the Parkers over the line, despite Libby Byrne (22-16) snaring two points for Euroa.
News photographer Ray Sizer was on hand at the Kialla Park Reserve facility to capture some of the action.
● Shepparton Golf sits atop the division one table after a convincing win against Rushworth.
Kathy McPherson's rink led the way for the Golfers with a 33-16 triumph among the overall 14-79 to 2-57 win.
Jean Sprague snared two points on her rink for Rushworth with a 22-20 result.
Kyabram and Seymour remain hot on Shepparton Golf's heels though after keeping their respective records unblemished, with only a bye apiece keeping them behind the ladder-leader.
The Power defeated Mooroopna Golf 16-81 to 0-61, with Seymour winning 14-76 to 2-65 against Hill Top.
● Just three points separates the entire top four in division three, showcasing how close the competition is after three rounds.
Shepparton RSL had a crucial win against first-placed Murchison, with Joyce Johnson's 37-14 rink win a huge factor in the 14-78 to 2-61 result.
Other victors in the division were East Shepparton, Mooroopna and Mooroopna Golf.
● Merrigum's tight win against Kyabram in division four helped it remain undefeated alongside ladder leader Shepparton Park A.
Lee Chant and Wendy Baxter skipped rink wins for Merrigum in the 14-63 to 2-58 triumph.
Shepparton Park A and B, Mooroopna Golf and Shepparton Golf also had plenty to celebrate after tasting success.
● Among the triumphant outfits in division five were Colbinabbin, Dookie and Seymour.
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