Bowlers find the right bias in Pietermaritzburg
After taking the early lead in the quarter final match, a ding-dong battle ensued for Samantha and her Durban opponent.
Natal Inland Bowling Association hosted the All Natal Open Men’s and Women’s Singles Championships in Pietermaritzburg last weekend.
Playing in cold and wet conditions on Saturday, KwaZulu-Natal Country Bowls (KZNCB) players who won their sections were Dion Leaity, Jaco van Zyl (both Richards Bay), Stephen and Samantha Shaw (Newcastle) and Hanna Gevers (Vryheid).
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Dion, Jaco and Stephen all narrowly lost their first round playoff games, while Samantha and Hannah both won their first games and then unfortunately had to meet each other in the Last 16 round.
In a close game, Samantha edged out Hanna to deservedly advance to the Last Eight.
After taking an early lead in the quarter final match, a ding-dong battle ensued before Samantha lost 17-21 to her opponent, L. Samuel from Hillary Bowling Club, Durban.
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