No joy was to be had for clubs representing the Mid North Coast at the state pennant championships held at numerous benues over the weekend.
Four Mid North Coast Clubs travelled away ins earch of glory and despite playing well, none were successful in advancing past the semi finals stage.
In Grade One, hosted by Ballina, Park Beach recovered from an opening round loss to Alexandria Erskineville to record two impressive victories in rounds two and three against Wagga and Ettalong. It was Erskineville however that advanced from this section. Bowls powerhouse club St Johns Park eventually took out the flag over Belrose.
In Grade Three, Nambucca Heads travelled toAlbion Park and started their campaign well against Guyra, scoring a solid win, however a loss in round two to Hamilton North put their campaign on thin ice, and when eventual champions Cowra also proved too strong, the sun had set on what was a great year for the Nambucca boys.
Bellingen found the going tough at Western Suburbs, losing their opening clash to Ourimbah Lisarow however bounced back to record a win over Merrylands in round two. Albion Park put paid to the Bellingen campaign in the third round, however the small country club can hold their head high after a gutsy effort this season.
Finally in Grade Six, Coffs Ex Services took a little while to get going at Engadine, struggling in their opening two rounds before putting Binalong to the sword in their last match. Again this was a great effort for a side that didn't have a single member that had played at a state pennant championship before. The team will grow from the experience and continue to improve in the coming years.
Congrats to all the State champions crowned Monday morning!
Chippy
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