YOUTH bowlers Sophie McWhirter and Liam Downey have had a solid pat on the back for their sporting efforts.
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The two Delungra residents debuted as a pair at the Gulgong Junior Bowling Tournament over July 2 and 3, and came away with the Encouragement Award for their performance.
Liam is a 14-year-old at Inverell High School, and said he enjoys the sport with about four years invested on the green. Sophie is 12 at Macintyre High School, and has played for about a year.
She said the pair played for the first time together at Gulgong and felt excited when they stole the jack from another team.
“It was pretty fun,” Liam said, pleased they had good feedback the judges. “They said we got the encouragement award for good teamwork, not dissing each other,” he said.
He said rather than criticizing each other if they did not bowl their best, they offered support to do better next time.
Both agreed they will make a return trip for a repeat performance next year.