Bowl of Jersey teen's life denies brave de la Mare
VICTORIA College student Ross Davis denied Dan de la Mare a place in the British Isles bowls after delivering the shot of his young life.
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VICTORIA College student Ross Davis denied Dan de la Mare (pictured) a place in the British Isles bowls after delivering the shot of his young life.
The 16-year-old was staring defeat in the face when de la Mare left his bowl centimetres away and blocking the front of the jack.
With the scores tied at 20-all and the pressure on Jersey's young champion - and with a large and appreciative crowd urging him on - Davis then drew a perfect shot which resulted in de la Mare's bowl falling back. This left Davis to a 21-20 win.
Davis was a very happy champion and is thought to be the youngest ever winner of a Channel Islands title in a British Isles qualifying tournament.
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