ERNIE Vanderwert represented Bright Bowls Club in the Ovens and Murray Champion of Champions held at Wangaratta on Sunday, 23 February.

There was a good turnout of local members, with plenty of Bright bowlers on hand to cheer him on.

Vanderwert played Terry Hallinan from Milawa in the first round and won 25/16, and in the second round he played Rickie Robinson from Beechworth and won 25/17.

In the quarter final after lunch, Vanderwert played Ian Brimblecombe from YMGCR but was defeated 12/25.

Although he felt disappointed, it was always a tough challenge against Brimblecombe, who is an experienced bowler for over 23 years and has won many titles in Ovens & Murray state events and also played in the Victoria side for two years.

The finals are played on Sunday, 2 March at Wangaratta.

Bright Bowls Club congratulates Ernie Vanderwert who played some amazing bowls during the competition.