Today at Tam Heather during the Thursday morning Tag Draw, Barb Fernandez put together a team that no one could guess what was going to transpire. The first 4 ends of the game were back and forth, taking 4 points and then giving back 4 points. The game was tied until the 5th end. Blue rocks were adding up in the house (6) with only one yellow guard out front. The excitement mounted but kept contained as anything could happen. Unfortunately, the yellow rock Skip missed a take-out and the blue rock skip put another one in.
The yellow rock Skip threw her last shot, a beautiful and courageous draw right to the back four foot, half buried, sitting 2nd shot. A decision had to be made by the blue rock Skip to try and hit it out, avoiding the jam and keeping the shooter from rolling out. “Whatever happens, happens”.
The blue rock Skip settled into the hack, thinking of Rachel Homan with her confidence and concentration to make the shot needed. Even though the skips heart was racing and pounding out of her chest, she delivered the rock, her sweepers keeping the line, hit the yellow rock out and the rock stayed, scoring 8 points!!
It was an exciting moment, fellow curlers stopped to watch and cheered the outcome. The yellow team was very supportive, though very difficult to be on the other end, but were gracious and happy for us all. The last end was played and yellow rocks took 2 points, ending on a good note.
Congratulations to the Blue Rock Team;
- Carol Rhynas – Skip
- Jo-Anne Seeley – Vice
- Mary Fitzgerald – Second
- Pat McLane – Lead
Great curling ladies, it was a pleasure to curl with you.
Carol Rhynas
Pat McLane, Carol Rhynas, Mary Fitzgerald, Jo-Anne Seeley
