Monday night’s new season started with a double-header, as Combined 1 faced newly promoted Abbeydale at Ecclesfield.
New Captain Sam was well prepared, bringing some more of his Mum’s notoriously delicious home-made cakes. Re-forming his successful partnership with Mark for the first time since Mark’s illness, they showed some signs of rustiness, getting off to a slow start but soon got back in the swing of things, taking the first game in three ends. Meanwhile, Lesley Kelly on her debut for Combined 1 and Helen Hunt started well in their first game, taking the first end but sadly missing out in three ends. This was turning out to be a bit of a pattern for the night, with Karen and Helen also taking the opposition ladies pair to 3 ends. Having recovered from 14-19 down, a net kill missed by Karen at 19-20 behind was the deciding factor. In the remaining Men’s games, Rich and Mark won easily, conceding single figures in both ends. All square at 2-2 after the level doubles.
In the Mixed, Karen and Rich took both their points comfortably, as Mark and Helen also beat their opposition. Starting a new mixed partnership in Combined 1, Captain Sam and Lesley got off to a winning start, also taking both points up for grabs. Final match score, 7-2.
So a great start to the season for Ranmoor, with two good wins on the board. Good luck to both Men’s teams who play next week!
New Captain Sam was well prepared, bringing some more of his Mum’s notoriously delicious home-made cakes. Re-forming his successful partnership with Mark for the first time since Mark’s illness, they showed some signs of rustiness, getting off to a slow start but soon got back in the swing of things, taking the first game in three ends. Meanwhile, Lesley Kelly on her debut for Combined 1 and Helen Hunt started well in their first game, taking the first end but sadly missing out in three ends. This was turning out to be a bit of a pattern for the night, with Karen and Helen also taking the opposition ladies pair to 3 ends. Having recovered from 14-19 down, a net kill missed by Karen at 19-20 behind was the deciding factor. In the remaining Men’s games, Rich and Mark won easily, conceding single figures in both ends. All square at 2-2 after the level doubles.
In the Mixed, Karen and Rich took both their points comfortably, as Mark and Helen also beat their opposition. Starting a new mixed partnership in Combined 1, Captain Sam and Lesley got off to a winning start, also taking both points up for grabs. Final match score, 7-2.
So a great start to the season for Ranmoor, with two good wins on the board. Good luck to both Men’s teams who play next week!