Shropshire Crown Green Bowls Association

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KGJ Insurance County Cup Semi Finals Review

It will be a case of deja vu as Castlefields meet Sir John Bayley in the 2024 KGJ Insurance County Cup Final just like they did in 2024. The holders Sir John Bayley defeated Wem USC by 46 at Bicton. Vice-captain Tom Roden says “the score probably doesn’t reflect how close the match felt as we were only 6 up after 4, and 16 after 8. Wem pushed us all the way, and in the end our back 4 reeled off 4 good wins to make the aggregate appear comfortable. Credit to Bicton BC, the green has been double cut on the day, lots of members turned up to support round the green, and the club, green, and surrounds make it a great cup venue.” Best winner was Scott Harries 4, with Colin Smith and Darren Fitzpatrick best winners 16 for Wem.

Castlefields had a tougher game against St Georges after being behind after eight games off. Skipper Steve Peach says it was “a closer game than the score line suggests, St Georges started very well and were deservedly 4 up off the front and 16 up after 8. But a superb back four from us, Ash Wellings coming back from 11-5 down to win to 12 and Russell Pugh and Adam Jones playing some very good stuff to win their games and Callum Wraight was just Callum, after playing so many games in the daytime he just rocks up straight onto the green and wins. Superb effort from all, overall the game was played in a good competitive nature and a great atmosphere. Commiserations to St Georges and we wish them best for the rest of the season.” Josh Hale was best winner 7 for them, while Clay Flattley was best for the Dragons 6.

Full scores are below.

Played at Atcham Malthouse
No Castlefields Agg Score Score Agg St Georges
1 Wayne Rogers 6 6 21 21 Clay Flattley
2 Hayden Lewis 17 11 21 42 Nigel Evans
3 Jon Palmer 29 12 21 63 Peter Farmer
4 Michael Beer 46 17 21 84 Peter Grimston
5 Gary Neal 65 19 21 105 Josh Bradburn
6 Tom Palmer 85 20 21 126 Joseph Killen
7 Callum Wraight 106 21 16 142 Chris Ward
8 Ashley Wellings 127 21 12 154 Gordon Hawkins
9 Adam Jones 148 21 11 165 Martin Gaut
10 Glyn Herbert 169 21 10 175 Tony Rhodes
11 Russ Pugh 190 21 8 183 Roy Bradburn
12 Josh Hale 211 21 7 190 Sonya Lucas
Games 6 6 Games
Aggregate 211 190 Aggregate

 

Played at Bicton
No Sir John Bayley Agg Score Score Agg Wem USC
1 Jackie Rutter 21 21 15 15 Scott Thomas
2 David Lloyd 42 21 17 32 Sarah Weaver
3 Chris Worthington 63 21 15 47 George Williams
4 Michael Cooper 80 17 21 68 Mike Dulson
5 Reece Farr 99 19 21 89 Gareth Davies
6 Scott Harries 120 21 4 93 Luke Boniface
7 Spencer Clarke 141 21 18 111 Ian Metcalfe
8 Dan Taylor 157 16 21 132 Colin Smith
9 Scott Simpson 178 21 13 145 Simon Lewis
10 Ayden Smith 199 21 10 155 Curtis Metcalfe
11 Tom Roden 220 21 14 169 Andy Marshall
12 Stuart Rutter 236 16 21 190 Darren Fitzpatrick
Games 8 4 Games
Aggregate 236 190 Aggregate