On Sunday (October 29), Spalding Lightning progressed in the Egham Trophy against local rivals Boston.
The match was closely contested for the first half but Spalding Lightning stepped up a gear from about ten ends to open up a good lead before winning the match by 29 shots (93-64).
Although Spalding Lightning won on three rinks, their best winning rink was skipped at home by Jordan Philpott, with Louise Harris, Tracy Philpott and Simon Lilley who won 32-10.
Next up in the third round are Grantham on Sunday, November 12.
Rink Scores:
Home – Louise Harris, Tracy Philpott, Simon Lilley and Jordan Philpott – won 32-10.
Kevin Ekins, Carole Nunney, Annie Dunham and Graham Smith – won 23-9.
Away – Jean Patterson, Karen Martin, Martin Spencer and Dominic McVittie – won 18-15.
Stephen Harris, Julie Hicks, Chelsea Spencer and Mathew Orrey – lost 20-30.
Mixed County League Result
On Saturday (October 28), Spalding Indoor Bowls Club travelled to Stamford for a Mixed County League fixture.
Spalding pulled ahead early and were 11 up at five ends, which was extended to 30 shots by 15 ends before winning the match 90-54.
Winning on three out of four rinks, Spalding won 12-2 on match points.
The top winning rink was skipped by David Nunney, with Carole Nunney, George Deaton and Betty Deaton who won 27-8.
Spalding are currently top of the mixed county league south after three games and 20 points ahead of Grantham in second but they have a game in hand.
The next fixture is at home against Grantham on Sunday, November 19.
Rink Scores:
Carole Nunney, George Deaton, Betty Deaton and David Nunney – won 27-8.
Tony Westland, Sheila Chamberlain, Maggie Wheatley and Graham Wright – won 30-14.
Ann Newbury, Petrine Ault, Mike Taylor and Anthony Cronin – won 21-12.
Jan Sinclair, Tim Rogers, Maisie Belding and Mick Jennings – lost 12-20.
