Province Knock Out

The Gangrels (Peat (S), Cherry, Mutter, Galloway) took part in the first round of the Province KO at Greenacres against Galston Haymouth (Boswell (S), Dykes, Brown, M Dykes) on the evening of       Fri 14 Feb. This was clearly not going to be a bonding Valentine's Night meeting with Galston showing their take out prowess from the start to take an early lead by 4-1 on completion of the 3^rd end.  

Not to be outdone, Grangrels then displayed their adroit drawing talents to take the next 2 ends to be peeling 4-4 at the end of the 5th.  Things were getting tense and the sweeping effort frantic as the next 2 ends came down to each side having to score on their last stone.  A single score from either side on the 6^th and 7^th ends resulted in a 5-5 peel with 5 minutes remaining on the clock.  

The high emotion was palpable as an early on the button stone from the Gangrels was repeatedly guarded from the persistent attacks of Galston who had the hammer.  Notwithstanding, continued fine protective play kept Galston's endeavours at bay and Gangrels won 6-5.  They now go on to play in the semi final against Fairywell on Tue 4 Mar at 2030."