Division 2 defeated ladder leaders Echuca 67-57 to consolidate their third placed ladder position, while Division 3 moved into the four with a vital two shot win at home, 36-34, also against Echuca.
The importance of the contribution of each side on the day was clearly exemplified by Division 2, only winning on one of the three rinks, but taking the ladder leaders out by 10 shots overall in a great team effort.
With Mary Anne Spizer (s), Jenny Tonta, Wayne Bradley and Miro Peterman finishing early, down 20-22, and the Diggers still 10 shots down overall, the remaining two games proved telling.
Tony Tonta (s), James Rhook, Chris Frampton and Ian Chessells had struggled early but found their feet, grabbing 14 shots in the latter stages, including seven vital shots on the last two ends.
Echuca won overall, 22-16.
Linda Harris led her team of Jim Jennings, Craig Taylor and Gaye Goodwin superbly to an emphatic 31-13 victory, including a three on the final end.
The combined late game efforts of team Tonta and Harris provided the 10 shots buffer for a great win overall.
Division 3, at home against Echuca, faced a must win game to keep their finals chances alive.
They responded accordingly, winning a tight contest by just two shots overall to win 36-34 and move into fourth spot on the ladder.
Rod Reid (s), Archie Webster, Niels Hilton and John Wilson had a strong win 23-13, with second Hilton showing his best form for the season with a polished performance.
Ron Marchetti (s), Gary Hulm, Ken Bowden, and Allan Hodges found the going tough.
Apart from a five on the 16th end, they struggled to make inroads, scoring singles on just another eight ends and going down 13-21.
Tomorrow, in Weekend Pennant, all teams are home for the final round of the season.
Play will commence early, arrive at 9.45am roll up for a 10am start, due to the forecasted heat. Play will be followed by a barbecue lunch.
Teams for tomorrow are:
Division 2 at home against Echuca: G Goodwin, C Frampton, J Tonta, M Spizer (s); D Stanmore, D Nilsson, J Rhook, T Tonta (s); P Wilson, C Glenn, T Dover, L Harris(s).
Division 3 at home against Moama: M Peterman, N Hilton, K Bowden, J Hulm (s); G Chessells, J Glenn, P Connor, J Wilson (s); B Wilson, I Chessells, C Taylor, R Marchetti (s).
Division 5 at home against Echuca: G Gordon, P Thommers, W Bradley, G Hulm (s); J Chick, S Hill, A Webster, R Reid (s).
Best wishes to club champion Miro Peterman who will represent the Diggers in the Campaspe Champion of Champions event at Echuca on Sunday.
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