Gallery | Shepparton Park claims cross-town bragging rights in 2025’s first midweek bowls

Goulburn Valley Playing Area’s bowlers were put through their paces in the searing heat on Tuesday.

The round 10 Goulburn Valley midweek pennant fixture returned for the first matches since December 17.

Second-placed division one side Shepparton Park hosted East Shepparton for the first match of the new year.

The host made light work of its cross-town rival, winning all three rinks.

Shepparton Park's smallest victory for the day was during the first rink when it defeated East Shepparton 26-19.

The final score finished 16-75 to 0-39 in the host’s favour.

Tatura-Hill Top secured a similar victory over Kyabram in its match at home.

However, while the host won all three rinks, the margins in each rink never stretched beyond three shots.

The final score finished 16-61 to 0-52.

Ladder-leader Tallygaroopna secured a comfortable victory over Shepparton Golf.

Despite losing the first rink, Tally stormed home to claim a 14-65 to 2-51 win.

Euroa made it four wins for the four hosts on Tuesday when it defeated Seymour at home.

Seymour tied the scores at a rink apiece at one point during the match, but the host remained calm and secured the third rink 25-15.

The final score finished 14-70 to 2-54.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit was at the Shepparton Park and East Shepparton fixture to capture the action.