Young gun on the rise

Young gun Kira Bourke in action for Ocean Grove''s Premier side on Saturday. (Mark Heenan Media) 186616

Star Ocean Grove under 18 bowler Kira Bourke continues her rapid rise.

Boruke has just returned from Victorian State Trials in which she was aiming to be considered for selection in the Victorian Open Ladies State Team.

A successful trial and recent performances has been rewarded with selection in the Victoria vs Tasmania Test match in December which will be played in Tasmania.

Meanwhile, Faye Richardson has become the latest Ocean Grove player to reach the highest level as part of the successful Victorian contingent in the national over 60s championships held last week in South Australia.

Richardson was initially selected as an emergency, but received the call up due to a late withdrawal and grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

Playing for the overall shield named in honour of the great Glyn Bosisto, Victoria was dominant in the men’s event claiming the gold medal and finished third in the ladies.

Combined together they had secured enough points to take the shield as the champion state.

Richardson is the defending Ocean Grove Bowling Club women’s club champion.