Sunbury’s Carla Odgers has won a second straight women’s bowls Victorian Open.
The Australian representative was a shot away from a win against Lisa Phillips, before Phillips responded and hit the lead, 20-19.
Odgers then delivered two outstanding bowls to claim her third Victorian title with a 21-20 win. She adds it to her 2012 and 2014 titles.
Odgers made the final after a 21-17 semi-final win over Sunbury teammate Elise Cowan.
Odgers and Cowan continued their good form on Saturday as Sunbury beat West Coburg 86 (15) – 59 (3) in Bowls Victoria’s division 2, section 2 pennant.
Sunbury’s Dave Glennon said it was the two rinks led by Odgers and Cowan that proved the difference.
“They travelled home on Friday night to play on Saturday. Carla’s rink won 28-6, and it was good to see her carry on her form,” Cowan said.
“Elise’s rink won 21-14.”
Mark Cowan’s rink lost 19-17, while Deeon Dean’s rink drew 20-all.
The win puts Sunbury back on top of the ladder despite having lost one more match than the second-placed Craigieburn.
“The 16-2 and 18-0 wins have come in handy so far, and we need to keep having convincing wins,” Cowan added.
Sunbury plays Yarraville-Footscray this week.
