City Red stunned pre-match grand final favourite Koroit Blue to take out the division one pennant in the Western District Bowls Division at Timboon Bowls Club on Saturday.
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It was City Red's chance to turn the tables after it lost to Koroit Blue by 10 shots in the first week of the finals at Terang Bowls Club.
City Red skipper David Wells said his team took its opportunity, winning 109-79.
"We had great success," he said.
"We won by more than we could have imagined."
City Memorial had five teams playing off in grand finals.
In division two, City Memorial Blue defeated City White, 92 shots to 50.
City Blue finished well clear on the top of the ladder, while City White came from third to play in the grand final.
City Blue team manager Brian McGennan said it was great to get over the line.
"It was a deserved win," he said.
"We had a great day for our club today with five teams in grand finals and three premierships."
In division three, City Green defeated Lawn Gold by 25 shots, 85-60.
In a tightly contested pennant, City Green finished top of the ladder with Lawn Gold in third.
City Green coach Ken Bell said it was huge turnaround for his side after losing the semi-final to Lawn Gold by 39 shots.
"We came back and played really strongly in the grand final so I'm really happy," he said.
In division four, Warrnambool Orange beat City Yellow in the closest clash of the day, 42-37.
Warrnambool Orange skipper Don Johnson, who has played nearly 50 years with Warrnambool, said it was a great contest.
"Being in a final, anything can happen and we got over the line in the finish by five shots which was very good," he said.
Warrnambool Orange finished well clear of the rest of the pack on the ladder with City Yellow second.
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