Unstoppable Howden: Can Anyone Catch the League Leaders?

 Game 4 Report: Torphichen Broom 2025-2026

The fourth round of the Torphichen Broom saw some decisive scorelines as the top teams looked to cement their positions in the league. Here is the breakdown of the action from across the sheets:

Sheet A: Howden Dominates to Stay Perfect

In a clash of the heavyweights, Colin Howden maintained his flawless record with an 8–1 victory over Ian Keron. Howden’s rink set the tone early with a massive 4-pointer in the second end, followed by consistent scoring across four other ends. Keron’s team struggled to find their rhythm, managed only a single shot in the first end, and were unable to mount a comeback against the league leaders.

• Team Howden: Frank Ross, Douglas Wood, John Baird
• Team Keron: James Baird, Alan Russell, Martin Hall

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Sheet B: Barr Cruises to Victory

Stewart Barr kept the pressure on the top spot with a clinical 7–1 win against David Baird. The match was defined by Barr’s efficiency, picking up a 3-count in the fifth end and another 3 in the eighth to seal the game. David Baird’s rink fought hard to stay in the hunt, but a lone point in the fourth end was all they could muster against a solid Barr defense.

• Team Barr: Scott Baird, Ewan Barr, John Sinclair
• Team D. Baird: Andrew Barr, Alan Graham, Andrew Baird

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Sheet C: Young Finds His Form

Graham Young delivered one of the standout performances of the day, matching the leader's scoreline with an 8–1 win over Basil Baird. The turning point came in the sixth end when Young’s rink executed a perfect end to score 4, effectively ending the contest. Basil Baird’s team broke the shutout with a point in the seventh, but it wasn't enough to stop Young's charge.

• Team Young: Harry Ferguson, Stuart Findlay, Andrew Graham
• Team B. Baird: Graham Wood, Ronnie Napier, Russell Wood

The Battle for the Top: Howden vs. The Field

All eyes will be on Colin Howden’s rink as they look to complete a perfect run. After their dominant 8–1 win in Game 4, they sit at the top with 8 points and a massive +25 shot difference. Any team facing them in Game 5 will need to find a way to break their momentum early.

The Chasing Pack: Barr and Keron

• Stewart Barr (6 pts): Currently in second place, Barr's team is just one win away from potentially challenging for the lead if Howden slips up. Their clinical performance in Game 4 shows they have the consistency to push for the title.
• Ian Keron (4 pts): Despite a tough loss in the previous round, Keron’s rink remains in third. They will be looking to bounce back and secure their position on the podium.

Looking for an Upset

The teams led by David Baird, Basil Baird, and Graham Young (all on 2 points) are in a tight race at the bottom of the table. Graham Young enters Game 5 with high confidence after his standout 8–1 victory, and his rink could be the "dark horse" capable of upsetting one of the top seeds in the final matches

Following Game 4 of the 2025–2026 Torphichen Broom competition, here is the full league table for Torphichen Broom.

Rank	Skip	Played	Won	Drew	Lost	Shots	Ends	Points
1st	Colin Howden	4	4	0	0	25	17	8
2nd	Stewart Barr	4	3	0	1	3	11	6
3rd	Ian Keron	4	2	0	2	-3	9	4
4th	David Baird	4	1	0	3	-2	11	2
5th	Basil Baird	4	1	0	3	-4	11	2
6th	Graham Young	4	1	0	3	-19	5	2

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