By Tara Murray
Sunbury faced a tough day against Fitzroy-Victoria in Bowls Victoria Pennant, division 1, section 1.
Fitzroy-Victoria made the most of playing at home, winning 88 (14)-72 (4).
For Sunbury, Carla Krizanic’s rink took on a rink with two former Sunbury club champions and was the big winner for the second straight week, winning 24-15.
Mark Cowan’s rink won 21-20, after a one shot loss the week before.
Dylan Filuk’s rink lost 28-12, while Todd Trewarne’s rink lost 25-15.
Sunbury’s David Glennon said it was always tough to win at Fitzroy-Victoria.
“To come away with four points at their synthetic green is a good achievement,” he said.
“It’s always pretty hard to beat them, so to pick up four points on the road early in the season is good.”
Three of Sunbury’s six teams won at the weekend, including both division 3 sides.
Sunbury’s midweek ladies Premier League side also had a win, defeating Altona 59 (13)-48 (3).
Meanwhile, in the opening round of the Central Highlands Bowls Division, Kyneton Golf won the division 1 grand final rematch against Gisborne Red.
While Golf won only one rink, it proved to be enough to take the day 96 (12)-86 (6).
The winning rink, skipped by Stephen Taylor, won 31-11.
Bacchus Marsh got off to an ideal start with a high scoring win against Gisborne Yellow, 106 (16)-82 (2).
Romsey defeated Trentham 93 (14)-84 (4) and Lancefield won the closest match of the round against Kyneton, 98 (14)-92 (4).
