Bowls: History-making second national title for Logan Kennedy

The youngster became the first bowler to win the Scottish Youth Masters for a second time as he emerged victorious at West Lothian Indoor Bowling Club last week.

In a tight encounter against East Fife’s Thomas Jamieson, it was the East Lothian prodigy who prevailed to reclaim the crown.

A dominant opening-set win meant Kennedy had one hand on the trophy before the Fife youngster replied with an equally dominant performance in set two as he levelled the final 1-1.

Kennedy opened the match tie-break in style as he claimed the first end with a back toucher.

Jamieson once again levelled the match and ensured the crowd would be treated to a maximum-length match in advance of the Scottish International Open.

Logan Kennedy (right) defeated Thomason Jamieson to become Scottish Youth Masters champion for a second time

Kennedy entered the third end of the tie-break with the advantage of the last bowl, an option he would not require as Jamieson saw his last effort fail to rest the Kennedy winner.

Meanwhile, East Lothian ladies progressed in their defence of their Scottish Cup following a 75-33 whitewash of Tweedbank at neutral venue Midlothian.

A strong performance from the ladies across the carpet saw them claim their place in January’s second round with a 10-0 win.

The ladies now enjoy a small break from all team duties and will return early next month

Elsewhere, the East Lothian quartet of Billy Mellors, Derek Oliver, Scott Kennedy and Jamie Higgins will once again head out in the national fours playdowns as they begin their defence of their title from last season.

They make the journey west, where they will meet Glasgow in the opening round at 2pm at Falkirk.

Mel Penman, Kim Hoggan, Lucy Hogg and Emma Blyth also head out in national fours action this weekend.

They have a home draw and an early withdrawal has put the ladies into Sunday-morning second-round action at 9.30am.