Parish Trophy 2013--A Rare Gangrels Win

David Gray has sent the following report on a magnificent victory.  

"9 Clubs entered for this years competition with early rounds being played, competing for the semi final and final playoffs on Monday 4th Feb.

 

    Our first round opponents Crosshill were double booked for our scheduled date and despite us rearranging the time, they withdrew from the competition, so the Gangrels team of David Gray, Robt Boyd, George Hodge and Peter Galloway along with Sorn, Tarbolton and Galston, qualified for the playoffs.

 

       In the semis we were drawn against Gavin Morton and his Galston team which included Euan Lawrence. We played a great drawing game, on very keen but true ice, building on a consistently good lead stones--so important, from Peter and George, and followed by experience of Robt. Although a close game, we were in control most ends and helped by a 5 at one end, were clear and worthy winners at the bell.

 

   Tarbolton skipped by the wily Willie Morton had an excellent last stone win over Sorn and thus a Gangrel/Tarbolton final had the bookies scratching their heads !

 

 

   At the first end in the final we seized on a half chance with our last stone to clip out our opponents stone to lie 5. Thereafter we continued to draw well, remain focused, giving little away. Although Willie Morton won two ends with single shots when he played two wonderful shots,Tarbolton shook hands after 6 ends of a scheduled 8 ends final.

 

   It was a great team effort, with all playing well--thanks guys."

Thanks David, and I'm sure all the club will join in with hearty congratulations to you and your team.

Next week is particularly busy for  club games so here is a brief reminder.

Monday  11th February  -  Pairs First Round   6.15 or 7.15 depending on top or bottom half.

Tuesday 12th February  -  Points Competition 6.15 or 8.30 depending on draw.

Thursday 14th Feb     -   President's cup semi finals 6.15 final thereafter at 8.30.