A1: Wangaratta Hyundai A1 bounced back from last week’s disappointing fade out, securing a strong win at home against one of last year’s finalists Rutherglen on Saturday.

The early season victory was vital for Wang to stay in touch with the leading pack despite a very tough draw over the first three rounds.

Maurie Braden, Rho Smith, Kent Braden and Graeme Smith were always in control over Chris Langdon’s ring as they cruised to a (23-14) win, while Adrian Pantling, Mark Allan, Pete Selwood and Gerald Brown only won eight of the 21 ends but posted a (22-15) win which for the most part was due to only conceding two shots twice along with 11 singles, while picking up four shots on three occasions themselves.

Trevor Selwood, Laurie McDonald, Tom Morrow and Jan Hermassoo gained two valuable rink points when they looked down and out going into the last end 4 shots in arrears, but pulled a rabbit out of the hat to claim six shots and win (18-16), While Phil Davers rink dropped the last eight shots of their game to lose (18-23).

Final scores: Wangaratta 16 pts 81 shots def Rutherglen 2 pts 68 shots.

Next week Wang will host flag favourites Corowa RSL.

A4: Wangaratta Nicko’s Butchery A4 just went down at Wodonga on Saturday.

Gary King, John Kane, Michael Howard and Mick Mackow had a strong win for the visitors (24-9), while Richard Hermassoo, Richard Allan, Mick Johnstone and Robert McCalman prevailed by a solitary shot (18-17).

Terry Johnson (18-26) and Terry Corrigan (11-23) both lost their rinks.

Final Scores: Wangaratta 4 pts 71 shots lost to Wodonga 14 pts 75 shots.

Wang will travel to Corowa RSL next week.

A5: Wang Luminosity A5 just went down in a tight finish to Chiltern, at Chiltern on Saturday.

Ken Essenhigh, Chris Bell, Neil Jensen and Rob Worthington had a strong win (26-17), while Gayle King, Thelma Stones, Ron McAuliffe and Graeme Bull added another two valuable rink points with a (19-18) shot win.

A heavy loss to Lyn Kahlefeldt’s rink (15-29) consigned Wang to a narrow four shot loss.

Final Scores: Wangaratta 4 pts 60 shots lost to Chiltern 10 pts 64 shots

Wang will travel to Yackandandah next week.

B2: Wang WinSec B2 were no match for the visiting North Albury team on Saturday.

All three rinks copped a pasting as the visitors ran riot on the Wang greens.

John Knight (10-35), Mick Lenane (16-33) and Graeme Norman (14-21) all lost by big margins.

Final Scores: Wang 0 pts 40 shots lost to North Albury 14 Pts 89 Shots.

Wangaratta host St James next week.