Meltobn bowler bows out in area semi-finals
The Melton bowler had looked in good nick on route to the area semi-finals, including a tight victory over his clubmate Les Gillett, and a comprehensive 21-5 defeat of Leicester’s Andy Evans in the quarter-finals.
In the last four, Rodgers came up against in-form Barwell bowler Carl Moore who had dropped just 18 shots in four matches on his way to the semi-finals.
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Hide AdMoore was given his biggest test by Rodgers before coming through 21-16.
The EIBA national finals take place at Melton and District Indoor Bowls Club from Friday, March 23 until Saturday, March 31.
The Leicester Road-based club will also host the English Short Mat Finals for the second year running from April 12 to 15.