Reports Basildon 'A'
2026 Match Reports
7th April away, v Springhouse 2-5 league points 41-68 shots
Last minute changes with Jenny and Tony unfit to play and panics as Basildon's southern roads were blocked, making arrival on time impossible for some. We were well beaten by a better side but somehow gained two league points on one weird swinging scores rink. We have to do better overall if we are not going to slip down another division.
Marion, Graham and Jeff with an astonishing turn round. Opponents leading 12-8 after the 13th end then our team scored 19 shots in the remaining 5 ends, including a 7 on the 17th to win 29-12. Amazing and well done to keep your heads up. Great skipping Jeff.
Joanne, David Sarbutt & Brian only scoring on 4 ends - simply nowhere near enough woods in the head compared to our opponents. More consistency and accuracy needed. Final score 8-31 shots
Jean, Darren and Val only managing to score on 3 ends - final result 6-25
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30th April; home, v Brentwood 4-3 league points; 46-57 shots
Holidays and a late withdrawal due to injury gave a problem. Very fine cloudless evening, cold at the end.
Marion Lucas, Graham Brooker and Jeff Cassidy started well, 7 shots up in first two ends. Ahead 10-6 at half way then second half shared despite a 4 shot loss on the 14th. An 18-13 result. Very well done for a new team.
Jean Lawrence, Tony and Val Dalton with another good start - 11-0 after 4 ends. The opposition crept up helped by a 5 on the 14th but we just made it home, only vitally conceding just a 1 on the last - 19-18 result
David Lucas, Steve Nichols, Brian Hyland were thrashed; 1-17 at half way and a 9- 26 result - which meant Billericay lost the bonus point. Very rarely enough woods in the head and Brian's saving skills deserted him. Thanks to David for subbing Jenny on the day.
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