England win women’s junior international series
England defeated Scotland 78-58 to secure the BIWBC Junior International Series title for the ninth consecutive year at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa today (Sunday 22nd July).
The host country, who have won every BIWBC Junior International Series since 2010, showed strength in depth, particularly in the second half of the final group match.
Both sides recorded victories over Ireland and Wales on Saturday to set up a โwinner-takes-allโ encounter.
England held a narrow advantage for much of the early stages, but struggled to pull away due to some great bowling from Scotland. The advantage rose to almost 20 shots on occasions, but the Scottish youngsters continued to fight and reduce the deficit.
However, England stepped up a gear in the second half of the match and made it harder for the Scotland team to find a way through.
The England rink skipped by Laura Holden won seven consecutive ends to pull away from Scotlandโs rink skipped by Rachael Sinclair, while Vicky Roomโs four won their last seven ends 15-1 to secure an impressive 29-12 victory over Claire Walkerโs Scotland quartet.
On Saturday, England defeated Ireland by 45 shots in the opening session (102-57), before following that up with a 113-54 win over Wales.
Scotland secured a 91-59 victory over Wales in the morning and beat Ireland 96-51 in the afternoon.
In the other game on Sunday, Wales defeated Ireland 88-77 despite only one rink win. Alis Butten, Alex Morgan, Rhiannon Weale and Gemma Amos lost just seven ends in their 29-11 victory which was pivotal in securing the overall match victory.
SESSION THREE:
England beat Scotland 78-58
(England names first)
Rebecca Moorbey, Olivia Moulton, Kirsty Richards & Laura Holden beat Lisa Maxwell, Eilidh Weir, Nicole McKean & Rachael Sinclair 17-14;
Emma Cooper, Ruby Hill, Morgan Merryweather & Vicky Room beat Lauren Roddie, Sarah Kennedy, Kimberley Dodds & Claire Walker 29-12;
Imogen Jenner, Emily Ferguson, Cassidy Lenton & Harriet Stevens beat Ellie Borthwick, Louise Noon, Carla Banks & Megan Grantham 18-13;
Devon Cooper, Nicole Rogers, Rachel Tremlett & Katherine Rednall lost to Rebecca Houston, Dawn Anderson, Kimberley Harrison & Emma McIntyre 14-19.
Wales beat Ireland 88-77
(Wales names first)
Lauren Gowen, Naomi Evans, Melissa Eskins & Sara John Daviesย ย ย lost to Walker, Bethany Whittle, Emily Dornan & Courtney Wright 20-25;
Lauren Selway, Rebeca Williams, Chloe Jackson & Ysie White lost to Zoe Minish, Mia Patterson, Chloe Wilson & Shauna O’Neill 20-22;
Jodie McCarthy, Sophie Gittins, Katie Thomas & Melanie Thomas drew with Katherine Houston, Teri Millar, Allana McKee & Megan Wilson 19-19;
Alis Butten, Alex Morgan, Rhiannon Weale & Gemma Amos beat Lara Reaney, Jamieleigh Corscadden, Laura Cassells & Megan Morrow 29-11.
Scores from Saturday:
SESSION ONE:
England beat Ireland 102-57
(England names first)
Imogen Jenner, Emily Ferguson, Cassidy Lenton & Harriet Stevens bt Katherine Houston, Amy Carruth, Allana McKee & Megan Wilson 28-8;
Devon Cooper, Nicole Rogers, Rachel Tremlett & Katherine Rednall bt Sophie McIntyre, Mia Patterson, Teri Millar & Megan Morrow 30-17;
Rebecca Moorbey, Olivia Moulton, Kirsty Richards & Laura Holden bt Lara Reaney, Bethany Whittle, Emily Dornan & Courtney Wright 24-9;
Emma Cooper, Ruby Hill, Morgan Merryweather & Vicky Room lost to Zoe Minish, Laura Cassells, Chloe Wilson & Shauna O’Neill 20-23.
Scotland beat Wales 91-59
(Scotland names first)
Ellie Borthwick, Louise Noon, Carla Banks & Megan Grantham bt Jodie McCarthy, Sophie Gittins, Katie Thomas & Melanie Thomas 19-17;
Rebecca Houston, Dawn Anderson, Kimberley Harrison & Emma McIntyre bt Alis Butten, Alex Morgan, Rhiannon Weale & Gemma Amos 20-16;
Lauren Roddie, Lisa Maxwell, Nicole McKean & Rachael Sinclair bt Lauren Gowen, Naomi Evans, Melissa Eskins & Sara John Davies 31-15;
Megan Kivlin, Sarah Kennedy, Kimberley Dodds & Claire Walker bt Lauren Selway, Rebeca Williams, Chloe Jackson & Ysie White 21-11.
SESSION 2:
England beat Wales 113-54
(England names first)
Devon Cooper, Nicole Rogers, Rachel Tremlett & Katherine Rednall bt Alis Butten, Alex Morgan, Rhiannon Weale & Gemma Amos 26-7;
Rebecca Moorbey, Olivia Moulton, Kirsty Richards & Laura Holden bt Lauren Gowen, Naomi Evans, Melissa Eskins & Sara John Davies 34-9;
Emma Cooper, Ruby Hill, Morgan Merryweather & Vicky Room bt Lauren Selway, Rebeca Williams, Chloe Jackson & Ysie White 27-20;
Imogen Jenner, Emily Ferguson, Cassidy Lenton & Harriet Stevens bt Jodie McCarthy, Sophie Gittins, Katie Thomas & Melanie Thomas 26-18.
Scotland beat Ireland 96-51
(Scotland names first)
Rebecca Houston, Dawn Anderson, Kimberley Harrison & Emma McIntyre bt Sophie McIntyre, Mia Patterson, Teri Millar & Megan Morrow 26-13;
Lauren Roddie, Lisa Maxwell, Nicole McKean & Rachael Sinclair bt Lara Reaney, Bethany Whittle, Emily Dornan & Courtney Wright 21-12;
Megan Kivlin, Sarah Kennedy, Kimberley Dodds & Claire Walker bt Zoe Minish, Laura Cassells, Chloe Wilson & Shauna O’Neill 18-15;
Ellie Borthwick, Louise Noon, Carla Banks & Megan Grantham bt Katherine Houston, Amy Carruth, Allana McKee & Megan Wilson 31-11.
