Reports Basildon "C"

Friday 20th June    Home   South Benfleet D   Defeat 1-2

The weather was sunny and warm, the green was good and our players were once again optimistic to secure a win, however this was not to be although we did take 2 points in what was a close match. Our players put up a good fight and the result may have been different with just a little luck.

Rink 4: Maureen, Bob B ,Steve.   won 18-17  and 9-9 on ends. They led until end 13 when a 2 and a 3 saw them 4 down.  A 2,2,1 saw them take the last 3 ends for a victory

Rink 5:Michelle, Richard, Bob L: lost 12-17  and 8-10 on ends. They had the lead until end 11 when South Benfleet pulled ahead to win

Rink 6 Penny, Edith Lynn  : Lost 17-20 and 9-9 on ends. South Benfleet took and early lead and maintained it throughout. However from 8-16 on end 13 Billericay  battled back  to finish just 3 shots behind.

Onwards and upwards !

Friday 13th June---No Game

Thursday 5th June     Away   Wickford B    Defeat 1-2

A change of day, a change of venue, a late start due to a missing player, a black threatening sky and an unpredictable green did not dampen our spirits but the result did as once again we lost overall. Thankfully Sue Farmer led her team to a 17-14 victory fighting hard from a 10-10 at end 15 Phew ! we got 2 points. Rink 3 were defeated by a younger team although the score did not always reflect the closeness of our bowls . Rink 4 were unfortunate in one player found the length difficult to reach and so could not guard the advantage our lead set up consequently our skip was doing damage control. Rink 5 had a much closer game and sheer determination and good bowling , secured the victory on the final 3 ends. 

Rink 3 Michelle, Sandra, Steve   9-28

Rink 4 Maureen, Edith, Lynn  12-28

Rink 5 Christine H, Bob B, Sue  17-14

 

Friday 30th May    Home     Rayleigh D    Defeat 0-3

Billericay C are always optimistic that they will secure a victory and play with that attitude. What a pity the universe has other ideas !         On a bowling perfect night we welcomed Rayleigh D to our club and despite a minor hiccup of a bowler not realising he was playing and being collected at the last minute we began full of hope. This was soon shattered. Rink 3 lost ends 3,4,5,13 by 5,3,5,6 and so were playing catch-up. Despite taking 11 if the 18 ends were defeated. Rink 4 had a similar story in the beginning but battled back to 15-15 on end 17 only to lose the last end by 4. Rink 5 were leading until end 10 when the score was 9-9. From then on Rayleigh Bowls were closer ( as decided  by the measure and lady luck)   and the final score was 16-24.

Rink 3 Richard, James, Sue      14-24   11-7 on ends

 RInk 4 John , Bob L, Ian          15-19    9-9 on ends

RInk 5 Penny, Maureen, Lynn  16-24    8-10 ends  

Friday 23rd May    AWAY     Orsett    Defeat 0-3

while the wind was a little cool the sun was shining and the birds singing so we went out with a spring in our step and a positive attitude. while we were eventually beaten on all rinks we put up a good fight and produces some excellent bowls. Rink 1 were back and forward and by end 16 were 15-15. However Runwell scored 1 on ends 17 & 18. The same for Rink 2 who were drawing 14-14 on end 16 but lost the last two ends 2 shots on each.. And of course not to left out rink 5 were 14-14 on end 16 but lost the last two ends by 2 and 4..     So close but so far from points but well done to everyone, a much closer result than our first meeting.

Rink 1 Maureen,Edith,Lynn    15-17  9-9 on ends

Rink 2 James,Richard,Steve  14-18   9-9 on ends

Rink John,Bob B, Sue            14-20    9-9 on ends 

Friday 16th May    Home     Corringham & Fobbing C    Defeat 1-2

A beautiful evening, a lovely green, a terrible result. As ever, everyone played their best and always with a determination to win but it wasn't to be and the result does not reflect the quality of many of our teams bowls. We gained 1 point.

Rink 4: James, Bob L, Ian had the lead until end 12  when their fortunes turned and they were defeated 10-23

Rink 5 Richard, Bob B, Sue put up a good fight to result in a draw on the las end. They we 6-17 on end 10 but steadily pulled back to 19-19 on end 18 Phew!

Rink 6 Steve, Edith,Lynn  Rink 6 going away from the club house was indeed a challenge and hard to read but nevertheless not a result to be proud of. Corringham led from the start and a "HOT SHOT" on end 11 sealed our defeat. we rallied and won the last 5 ends, a small consolation.

Thursday 8th May    AWAY     Runwell    Defeat 1-2

Runwell's green was in good condition albeit playing quite slow. The weather was clear with a biting wind but we won the toss so Billericay C was hoping for a change of fortune from last week. Everyone played with determination and it was a good  close game .

A score of 7 on end 9  allowed  rink 6 take the lead and ultimately win their rink convincingly. Rink 5 were defeated by just 2 shots and on rink 4 a fortunate shot on the last end  saw a Billericay 1 shot lead change to a 1 shot loss. A positive shot difference saw us take the bonus point, so a three point result. Lets hope this improvement continues. Well done everyone.

Rink 4 Penny, Maureen, Lynn Lost 18-19 and 8-10 on ends

Rink 5 Chris H, Edith, Sue  Lost 15-17 and  drew 9-9 on ends

Rink 6  John J, Bob B, Bob L  won 19-10 and 10-8 on ends

 

Friday 2nd May    HOME     Orsett    Defeat 0-3

The green was looking fabulous, the weather was clear and warm  and we won the toss so Billericay C was confident to begin the season. However our confidence was soon diminished as the new team to division 4  soon showed their ability. While rink 4 were overwhelmed , rink 3 and 5 were often holding but finally beaten by the last bowls.

Rink 3 Penny, Maureen, Lynn Lost 10-19 and 6-12 on ends

Rink 4 Michelle, James, Bob L  Lost 1-47 and 1-17 on ends

Rink 5 Richard, Bob B, Sue  Lost 10-18 and 7-9 on ends