Howden Stays Hot as Torphichen Broom Heats Up – Game 2 Recap
🥌 Torphichen Broom 2025–2026: Game 2 Recap
The second round of the Torphichen Broom 2025–2026 saw another night of competitive curling at Midcalder Curling Club, with several tight matches and some commanding performances.
Sheet A – D. Baird vs. G. Young
D. Baird’s rink came out strong and stayed in control throughout, taking a steady lead with counts of 1, 2, and 1 in the early ends. G. Young’s side couldn’t quite find the weight to counter, managing just a couple of points late in the game.
Final Score: D. Baird 9 – G. Young 2
Sheet B – C. Howden vs. B. Baird
In one of the most decisive matches of the night, Colin Howden’s team dominated from the first stone, racking up ends of 4, 2, 2, and 2 for a clean and convincing win. B. Baird’s rink picked up a couple of ends but couldn’t slow the scoring pace.
Final Score: C. Howden 10 – B. Baird 5
Sheet C – I. Keron vs. S. Barr
This one was tighter, with both skips trading ends through the middle of the game. Ian Keron’s rink managed to edge ahead with steady scoring and solid sweeping, holding off a late push from Stewart Barr.
Final Score: I. Keron 6 – S. Barr 7
🧹 Standings After Game 2
| Rank | Skip | Played | Won | Drew | Lost | Shots | Ends | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Colin Howden | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| 2️⃣ | Basil Baird | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 2 |
| 3️⃣ | David Baird | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 |
| 4️⃣ | Ian Keron | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 5️⃣ | Stewart Barr | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -10 | 5 | 2 |
| 6️⃣ | Graham Young | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -19 | 1 | 0 |
Colin Howden’s rink sits firmly atop the table with two wins from two, showing sharp strategy and strong execution. Behind them, a cluster of teams are tied on two points, setting up a fascinating race as the competition heats up.
💬 Highlights:
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Howden’s squad remains undefeated, showing consistency across both games.
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D. Baird’s rink bounced back strongly with a confident win.
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Several teams are still in contention, making next week’s matches crucial for playoff hopes.
Stay tuned to Midcalder Curling Club’s Blog for the next update and full standings after Game 3.
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