Eva Sadler has claimed the Narrabri Bowling Club women’s singles championship for the second half of 2026 after a thrilling 25-21 victory over Cindy Neil on Thursday morning.
The final was a closely fought contest, with the scores locked at 3-all after six ends before Sadler moved ahead 11-6 after 11 ends.
Neil fought back strongly, scoring eight shots while Sadler remained on 11 to take a 14-11 lead.
The contest remained tight, with the scores level at 16-all after 21 ends, before Neil edged ahead 21-18 by the 26th end.
However, Sadler finished strongly, scoring seven shots across the final four ends to secure the championship 25-21 on the 30th end.
In the men’s singles, Kevin Baguley will face Peter Small in the final after Small defeated Stuart Coleman 26-16 in their semi-final, played over 27 ends.
The men’s singles final is scheduled for Saturday 25 October at 1pm.
Social bowls were also played on Thursday, with three matches producing competitive results.
Dee Fletcher, Cecile and Di Chessells defeated Gloria Campey, Kay Carolan and Kay Dewson 17-16 in the closest contest of the day.
Rhonda Fitzgerald and Keith Stoltenberg recorded a 21-16 win over David Briggs and Lyn Tuckey, while Glennis Godden and Stuart Coleman secured a 21-9 victory against Trish Allison and Tony Redman.
The club’s next Thursday bowls day, on 22 October, will be a trophy day.
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