Ballarat Memorial Sports emerged as competition frontrunners after claiming a second straight victory to open the Ballarat District Bowls Division Saturday Pennant Premier season.
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Windy conditions didn't phase the club as it cruised to a 31-shot win over Buninyong at Alfredton on Saturday.
BMS third Dave Berry said it was a perfect day to be on the green.
"It was a beautiful day, the sun was gone, the wind was a bit tricky but with no sun it was very pleasant," he said.
BMS was slow off the mark with all three teams dropping the first end to trail by four shots. It was shortlived however, BMS rallying to claim victory across all three rinks.
Ryan Bedggood led the way with a 13-shot triumph over Buninyong's Peter Aldred, while Philip Clamp claimed a 13-shot win over Graeme Nicholson.
Michael Storey also claimed success for BMS in what was his first match against his former club.
"He had a good tussle with Brian Wilcock but had a good win," Berry said.
BMS leaders Daniel Vagg, David Schreenan and Adam McLean also showed their worth up front. Berry praised the trio's consistency, particularly McLean who was brought up from third division this season.
"All three leaders bowled exceptional," he said.
"I said before the game that if those three are on it will make it easy for the rest of us and it puts pressure on the other side."
The win marked the second in as many matches for BMS, which opened the season with a win over reigning minor premier Victoria.
After missing the finals due to a poor run of form late in the 2019-20 campaign, Berry said the side was clicking once again.
"I think from the top down we've got a pretty well balanced side, there is no pressure and we are just enjoying it," he said.
"It's a season where nobody is getting relegated which is a bonus, but there is still a premiership to win."
BMS will face Creswick this week.
Meanwhile Mt Xavier claimed its first win of the season after beating Webbcona at home.
Its teams claimed two out of three rinks en-route to a 10-shot triumph.
Chris McDonald led the way with a 12-shot win over Barry McArthur, while Phillip McGrath was too good for Leah McArthur.
Anthony Lange claimed Webbcona's only rink success in what was a dark day for the club.
Elsewhere Victoria defeated Creswick by 16 shots in Creswick. Sebastopol edged out Linton, while Learmonth was too good for Ballarat.