2025 British Bowls U18 Internationals - Day Two Report

Scotland had to settle for a silver medal at this year’s British Bowls U18 Internationals, losing out by small margins against eventual winners England in the final session of play.

Session Five

Scotland kicked off day two with a 9-3 victory against Ireland, recording two wins, one draw and one defeat across the two pairs and fours matches taking place.

Abbie Harris & Logan Fraser clinched Scotland’s first victory of the session, defeating Erin Frazer & Daire Trainor 14-12 in their pairs encounter.

Jessica Young & Logan Kennedy suffered the Scots only loss of the session as they just came up short against Ireland’s Izzy Nolan & Dillon McElroy.

In the fours disciplines, Emily Houston, Amy Blyth, Corey Cadger & Kyle Dalrymple produced a perfect performance to beat Graci Cassley, Ellie Frazer, Taylor Davidson & Alex Jones 20-1.

Chloe Buchanan, Meghan Wallace, Kyle Malcolmson & Thomas Jamieson had to settle for a draw against Shannon Canning, Brooke Stirling, Kyle Murphy & Josh Thompson in a hard-fought encounter.

Session Five Scores:

• Pairs – Abbie Harris & Logan Fraser beat to Erin Frazer & Daire Trainor 14-12
• Pairs – Jessica Young & Logan Kennedy lost to Izzy Nolan & Dillon McElroy 8-10
• Fours – Chloe Buchanan, Meghan Wallace, Kyle Malcolmson & Thomas Jamieson drew with Shannon Canning, Brooke Stirling, Kyle Murphy & Josh Thompson 10-10
• Fours – Emily Houston, Amy Blyth, Corey Cadger & Kyle Dalrymple beat Graci Cassley, Ellie Frazer, Taylor Davidson & Alex Jones 20-1

SCOTLAND 9 (52) – IRELAND 3 (33)

ENGLAND 8 (52) – WALES 4 (46)

Session Six

Scotland faced England in the final session of this year’s British Bowls U18 Internationals trailing by two points and requiring an 8-4 victory to be crowned champions.

The Scots made the stronger start of the two nations and held a slender lead at the halfway stage, however England fought back valiantly in the last third of the match to claim victory and the series title.

After some nail-biting last few ends across the green, Abbie Harris & Logan Fraser ended as Scotland’s only winning team of the session as they beat Evie Mills & Dylan Williamson 15-11.

Jessica Young & Logan Kennedy led early on but couldn’t maintain their momentum, eventually losing out to 9-16 to a solid performance from Sophie Wood & Alfie Holland.

Both Scottish fours team of Emily Houston, Amy Blyth, Corey Cadger & Kyle Dalrymple and Chloe Buchanan, Meghan Wallace, Kyle Malcolmson & Thomas Jamieson were ahead at certain points of their matches. However, requiring more shots to tilt the overall score in Scotland’s favour, both teams took additional risks over the last few ends and eventually lost by five shots and one shot respectively.

Well done to the full Scottish team and our coaching staff on their amazing efforts throughout the weekend! Finally, congratulations to England on their victory at this year’s series.

Session Six Scores:

• Pairs – Jessica Young & Logan Kennedy lost to Sophie Wood & Alfie Holland 9-16
• Pairs – Abbie Harris & Logan Fraser beat Evie Mills & Dylan Williamson 15-11
• Fours – Emily Houston, Amy Blyth, Corey Cadger & Kyle Dalrymple lost to Lilli Murray, Daria Rampelt, Louie Hodges & Sam Brugnoli 10-15
• Fours – Chloe Buchanan, Meghan Wallace, Kyle Malcolmson & Thomas Jamieson lost to Chloe Holmes, Erin Burke, Vinnie Minter & Liam May 10-11

SCOTLAND 2 (44) – ENGLAND 10 (53)

IRELAND 12 (61) – WALES 0 (23)

OVERALL STANDINGS:

• 1st – England: 57 points +93
• 2nd – Scotland: 47 points +33
• 3rd – Ireland: 26 points -29
• 4th – Wales: 14 points -97