College takes State bowls flag

After six consecutive years of winning a place in the state finals of the combined high schools lawn bowls competition, Brisbane Water Secondary College students have this year gone all the way and emerged as state champions.

"The team, consisting of Wade Hayward, Blake Butler and Kevin Smith, played five games during the two-day tournament to take the title," said college principal Mr Pat Lewis.

"On the first day, they convincingly defeated Colyton High and Glen Innes High, and just pipped Hunter Sports High by one bowl.

"On the second day, an early close tussle with Mullumbimby High ended in a comfortable win to put the team into the final against Heathcote High.

"In this game, Brisbane Water trailed by eight bowls half way through the game but came back to lead by three going into the last end.

"Despite an outstanding last bowl by the opposition, the Brisbane Water boys emerged winners.

"To top off a memorable campaign, Blake Butler was named as player of the tournament.

Coach was Craig White from the Umina campus."

Press release, June 22 Pat Lewis, Brisbane Water Secondary College