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The Hampshire
Under 25 Double Rink played against Berkshire CBA on Sunday 25 May 2008 at Atherley BC,
Southampton. After a strong start on both rinks, Michael Hutley’s rink of
Mike Comley, Lloyd Hemming and Matt Wall continued to keep a strong lead
whilst the other rink skipped by Andrew Taylor
failed to score for 6 ends and went behind 20 – 6.
However, with 10
ends to play Taylor’s
rink of Jake Marlow, Andrew Stilling and Nick Hardy began to pull back and
came within 5 points before losing the last few ends to end 16-26.
Hampshire’s hopes of winning were kept alive with 2 ends still to play on
Hutley’s rink. The game came down to the very last bowl and unfortunately
Hampshire lost by 3 overall after Hutley finished 22-15 .
Despite forecasts
of heavy showers, the rain managed to stay away for most of the game. Many thanks
to all the supporters that turned out and kept the noise going from the
first bowl to the last. Everybody was understandably disappointed but all 8
under 25s played very well. There was a positive attitude between all
players although being quite a way behind half way through the game. Both
rinks were new with 4 debutants to the team. Plenty of positives can be
taken from the game and with a programme of friendlies for the rest of the
season we can prepare for a better double rink effort next year.
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