East Cessnock Comets have scored their biggest win of the Big Bowls Challenge, upsetting competition heavyweights Raymond Terrace Jets.
Monday night’s 11-4 win against the Jets lifts the comets to second just 4.5 points behind Raymond Terrace, which tops the group on 68
However, Maitland City Hunters (59.5) can jump into the lead with a home game on Tuesday night against cellar-dweller Edgeworth Eagles.
East Cessnock Comets closed the gap on the top two with a 10-5 win against Alder Park last week and is now firmly in the mix for one of two spots in the top-six play-offs.
The Kurri Kurri Cannons were looking to bounce back when they hosted East Maitland Griffins on Tuesday night after an upset 9-6 loss to Lambton Rosellas.
Before Tuesday’s encounter, the Cannons were third in their group on 54 points behind Nelson Bay 59 and the surprise leaders East Maitland on 64.
