Emerson Junior Shield 2025 – Wyncity Keon Park Hosts an Incredible Weekend of Junior Bowling

Wyncity Keon Park was proud to host the 2025 Emerson Junior Shield over the weekend, welcoming some of Victoria’s most talented and passionate young bowlers for a weekend of exciting competition and sportsmanship.

The atmosphere throughout the event was electric, with teams from across the state showcasing impressive skill, teamwork, and enthusiasm. It was a true celebration of junior bowling, highlighting the depth of emerging talent within the sport.

Scratch Division Results

The Scratch Division featured outstanding performances and tightly contested games across the weekend. Congratulations to all participating teams for their effort and determination.

Overall Team Results (Scratch Division)

  1. Ballarat 1 – 7,810 pinfall | 55.5 points

  2. Wodonga 1 – 7,126 pinfall | 52.0 points

  3. Keon Park 2 – 7,127 pinfall | 47.0 points

  4. Bendigo 1 – 7,222 pinfall | 41.0 points

  5. Shepparton 1 – 7,086 pinfall | 38.0 points

  6. Keon Park 1 – 6,493 pinfall | 33.0 points

  7. Morwell 1 – 6,370 pinfall | 32.5 points

  8. Ballarat 2 – 6,269 pinfall | 30.0 points

  9. Bendigo 2 – 5,349 pinfall | 18.5 points

  10. Shepparton 2 – 5,387 pinfall | 17.5 points

  11. Morwell 2 – 5,277 pinfall | 17.0 points

  12. Wodonga 2 – 4,800 pinfall | 14.0 points


Graded Division Results

The Graded Division produced some incredibly close results, with several teams separated by only a few points. Congratulations to all bowlers who contributed to a highly competitive and enjoyable event.

Overall Team Results (Graded Division):

  1. Wodonga 2 – 46.0 points (Pinfall: 9,712)

  2. Morwell 2 – 38.5 points (Pinfall: 9,507)

  3. Keon Park 2 – 37.0 points (Pinfall: 9,435)

  4. Wodonga 1 – 37.0 points (Pinfall: 9,311)

  5. Bendigo 1 – 35.5 points (Pinfall: 9,268)

  6. Shepparton 2 – 35.0 points (Pinfall: 9,043)

  7. Morwell 1 – 31.5 points (Pinfall: 9,365)

  8. Ballarat 1 – 30.5 points (Pinfall: 9,044)

  9. Shepparton 1 – 30.0 points (Pinfall: 8,935)

  10. Keon Park 1 – 28.0 points (Pinfall: 9,026)

  11. Bendigo 2 – 27.0 points (Pinfall: 8,882)

  12. Ballarat 2 – 20.0 points (Pinfall: 8,679)


High Game Awards

The High Game Awards recognised outstanding individual performances across each game. Congratulations to all bowlers who achieved top scores.

Male High Games

  • Game 1: Lachlan Deith – 211

  • Game 2: Dylan Slode – 232

  • Game 3: Aiden Lancaster – 234

  • Game 4: Flynn Slade – 257

  • Game 5: Cooper Gray – 248

  • Game 6: Josh Threlfall – 223

  • Game 7: Josh Threlfall – 257

  • Game 8: Zak Quinton – 244

  • Game 9: Zac Kitt – 213

  • Game 10: Josh Threlfall – 223

  • Game 11: Lachlan Deith – 218

Female High Games

  • Game 1: Elouise Cocks – 209

  • Game 2: Mia Sloper – 205

  • Game 3: Summah Bennett – 204

  • Game 4: Lilly Lock – 208

  • Game 5: Mia Sloper – 264

  • Game 6: Summah Bennett – 185

  • Game 7: Summah Bennett – 214

  • Game 8: Mia Sloper – 258

  • Game 9: Elouise Cocks – 215

  • Game 10: Jazmyn Adam – 187

  • Game 11: Elouise Cocks – 214


All Stars – High Averages

At the conclusion of the event, the following bowlers were recognised for their exceptional consistency throughout the tournament.

Male

  • Zachary Quinton – 204.5 average

  • Josh Threlfall – 202.1 average

Female

  • Mia Sloper – 197.2 average

  • Elouise Cocks – 189.5 average

 


A huge thank you to all players, coaches, parents, and volunteers who made the 2025 Emerson Junior Shield such a memorable success. The sportsmanship, enthusiasm, and camaraderie displayed across the weekend were a true credit to everyone involved.

Both Wyncity Keon Park and Wyncity Morwell were proudly represented throughout the event, delivering outstanding performances across the weekend.

In the Scratch Division, Keon Park 2 bowled superbly on their home lanes, securing an impressive third place overall. Meanwhile, in the Graded Division, both Keon Park 2 and Morwell 2 performed strongly, finishing inside the top three teams — a fantastic result that reflects the depth of talent across the Wyncity centres.

These results are a testament to the dedication of the players, coaches, and supporters who continue to develop and nurture junior bowling within the Wyncity family.

We look forward to hosting future junior events and continuing to support the development of the next generation of bowlers at Wyncity Keon Park.