OLIVIA Cartwright was one of the Victorian Under 18s bowlers to go back-to-back in the annual test match against South Australia at City of Geelong Bowls Club from January 8-10.
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The format for the test series is five male and five female players from each state contesting singles and fours as well as pairs and triples disciplines over a two-and-a-half-day competition.
After a great opening day, Cartwright was one of the standout players alongside Tyson Cromie (Yarrawonga) and Amity Bickley (Mulgrave CC).
Overall the Victorians had a solid performance again on day two, winning the second test on shots up after being four points each, 78-52.
The Victorians ended up winning both the boys’ and girls’ series after the girls edged past the South Australians, again on shots up.
Olivia’s mother, Naomi, said the test was her daughter’s first match against South Australia.
‘‘It’s her third time representing the state, with one of those in Tasmania, but her first against South Australia,’’ Naomi said.
‘‘She bowled really well and won four out of the five games for the three days — as well as skipping for four of them.’’
Under 18 Coach Matt Flapper spoke to Bowls Victoria before the start of the third test and said he was keen on using the Under 18 Championships in April at Darebin City BC to look at players for the Tasmanian test in July, as well as the Victorian-hosted National Championships, which the Victorian Under 18s will look to defend in October.
But it’s back to reality for Cartwright as she sets her sights on playing for the title of champion of champions in Kyabram, after gaining the title of club champion. Other events in the coming months include the junior provisional rounds in Daylesford and the aforementioned under 18 competitions.
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