Boston IBC bowls teams progress in national competitions

In the Yetton Trophy Boston’s ladies disappointingly went out 88-63 to Gedling.

A new look Denny Cup team had a bye in the first round and defeated a disappointing Bassetlaw side in the second round very comfortably 111-56.

Next up for the team are Nottingham on Saturday (10am).

The Over 60s Double Rink, matched against county rivals Scunthorpe, triumphed 35-30.

They meet Gedling on November 26.

There were some good results from the underdogs in the Orchard Health Group Division One.

Parthians held IBC to a tied game, Richard White triumphing 21-16 for IBC and Phyl Bourne, Keith Nix and Phil Markham replying 23-18.

Holland Fen fell well short of matching Boston Park as June Bates, Ray Risborough and Tony Hill won 21-18 and Ron Thacker, Chips Davey and Alan Batchelor triumphed 18-13.

A40’s Jake Hewinson, Lewis Skinner and Jean Cammack missed out 17-12 to Invaders’ Rod West, Scott Whyers claiming the rest of the points.

Red 5 did well against Punchbowlers with Ian Smith coming from behind to triumph 18-13 and Bob Lody successful 30-18.

Leaders Eastenders played Jolly Farmers and won all the points, Matt Whyers with a 24-10 scorecard and Paul Flatters edging it 19-15.

Enders’ nearest rivals Carlton Road kept up the pressure and also won all the points with a success of 51-18 against Breakaways.