The Eagles defeated usual bogey-team Stanhope 16-112 to 2-75 in the first weekend pennant round of the new year, sending their own stocks soaring while simultaneously condemning their opposition's finals chances to the mathematical realm.
Geoff Beattie's rink had a 38-14 win to lead the way for the home side at Zurcas Lane, while Daniel Nichols (30-21) and coach Brent Reiner (29-21) were also in fine form.
Geoff Mulcahy snared two points for Stanhope with a 19-15 triumph.
● Shepparton Park showed it is not just a home track outfit, snaring 17 of a possible 18 points on the road against Kyabram.
The Bombers were level on one rink — with Rob George and Paul Nichols unable to be split following the final bowl — but the Parkers claimed success on all others in the 17-94 to 1-88 triumph.
Paul Warren (24-21), Denis Smyth (25-23) and Josh Warren (24-23) all secured tight rink wins.
● Tallygaroopna got one back on Tatura-Hill Top with a 15-96 to 3-85 win at the weekend in a see-sawing affair.
The Bulldogs had Peter LeSueur taking out a dominant 27-18 win — and David Cartwright drawing level with Brett Gunning on 18 shots apiece — but it was not enough for overall success.
Mitch Sidebottom (30-19) and Matt Robertson (30-21) had strong victories for the Redlegs to get them over the line.
● Shepparton Golf continued on its merry way with a clean sweep of the rinks against Euroa.
Brad Orr (39-17), David Daws (37-19), John Gribble (27-24) and Kris Ferguson (19-18) were all among the winners for the round in the 122-78 result.
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