First win for Stamford Saints in 'Fives' League

Post date: Jun 19, 2019 6:40:47 AM

Competing in the EIBA Fantastic Fives League, Stamford Saints secured their first win at Melton - claiming five of the eight points available despite conceding the shots 28-35.

David Howarth, Jeff Bourne and Roger Graham clinched the victory with a 9-6 win in the triples after Jeanette Bourne and Peggy Birch lost the pairs 15-2.

Earlier Graham claimed a vital point in the singles, holding the shot on the last end in a 22-shot stalemate after leading 7-4 and the fours won 6-5 after trailing 1-5.

Stamford Bulls travel to Church Gresley on Saturday.