27/04/2026
Saturday 25 April Match review
On what turned out to be a glorious day for bowling with the opening of the 2026 NIPGL bowling season, Cavehill suffered a narrow 4 shot defeat away to Willowfield.
Despite missing a handful of key players, the squad put in a spirited performance on an extremely quick green with the match ultimately being decided on the final end.
J Martins rink managed to get their noses well in front by the 6th end picking up two sixes and a 4, winning their game by 13 shots.
G Halls rink battled tirelessly and despite a strong showing from the Cavehill lead and second, Willowfield managed to play the decisive shots when it mattered. They did make a late charge over the final few ends losing by just five shots.
D Gervis rink were the final rink in action. With the other two Cavehill rinks off the green the game was evenly balanced. D Gervis was 8 shots down going into the final end, cancelling out the other two rinks scores, making the final end a winner takes all, and the chance to pick up four points rather than one.
Unfortunately Willowfield picked up 4 shots, with cavehill having to settle for a single point!
J Martin 29 16 T Murphy
G Hall 14. 19 N Williamson
D Gervis 11. 23 N Gwynne
Cavehill 54. 58 Willowfield B
1 point 5 points
