TO their credit, three Soldiers Point Bowls teams made it to the State Finals held at Ettalong Bowling Club last week.

The club’s first team of Daniel Clarke, Warren Shipley and Terry Antram won two out of three matches in the State Triples championship.

It was only a one shot loss to Narrandera in a rain affected match that cost them a semi-final place.

In the Seniors Triples, the team of Mark Sheppard, Kevin Scott and Billy Ahoy beat Cootamundra but lost to Westport and, with a bye in the next round, also missed out on the semi.

The Reserve Triples team of Pete Smith, Henry Rann and Rob Nash beat North Sydney and Umina by large margins but were well beaten by a strong Coonabarabran team so also just missed out on the semi-final.

The team gave tribute to Mark Hayne, their previous skip who had guided them to the State Finals.

It was a frustrating two days for the club’s three teams who had the consolation of having won most of their matches.

New bowlers are welcome at the Bowls Club where they can receive free coaching.

Please contact Mark Watt on 49827173.

By Peter SMITH