Wayne Hensley goes down in a thrilling 5 hour Bowls marathon – Breakers Bowling Club Wamberal

 

Wamberal Bowling Club Singles Champion, WAYNE HENSLEY, goes down by one point in the Bowls Central Coast Champion of Club Champion Singles final thriller.

Wayne Hensley playing in his first final was defeated by Tony Shoebridge from the Avoca Beach Bowling Club 31 – 30 in a marathon 5 hour match played at Halekulani Bowling Club on Saturday September 7.  The winner now progresses onto State and National Play-offs.

Shoebridge started the match strongly and after 12 ends lead 13 – 6. Wayne dug deep and showed his tenacity and skill as he strived to gain a commanding lead of 22 – 15 after 22 ends. But Shoebridge was not ready to give up and fought back to 23 all. As the players strived to gain the ascendency the scores drew level at 28. Wayne held the game on two occasions but Shoebridge was able to save.  After five hours of play with the game level again at 30 all and Shoebridge holding game Wayne was unable to sit out the bowl to reverse the score and win the game.