Young Extends Winning Run in Thrilling Third Round of the Stoddart Cup
🥌 Stoddart Cup 2025 – Game 3 Report
Midcalder Curling Club
The third round of the Stoddart Cup 2025 brought another thrilling evening of curling to Midcalder, with several closely contested matches and some standout performances across the sheets. The competition is heating up as the teams battle for early-season momentum.
Sheet A: B. Baird 9 – 4 S. Barr
Basil Baird’s rink continued their fine run of form with a strong 9–4 win over Stewart Barr.
Baird’s side made a confident start, scoring steadily through the early ends and adding a decisive 4 in the seventh to seal the victory.
Barr’s rink responded with solid ends in the second, fifth and sixth, but couldn’t make up the difference.
This result keeps Baird’s team firmly in the chase near the top of the standings.
Sheet B: D. Baird 12 – 3 L. Nisbet
David Baird’s team produced a commanding performance to record a 12–3 win against Laura Nisbet.
Baird’s rink took control from the first stone, scoring in every end but one.
A powerful 4 in the fourth end put the game beyond reach, while Nisbet managed a single end in the sixth as consolation.
With this win, David Baird moves up the table with two victories from three matches and an impressive tally of 15 ends scored.
Sheet C: G. Young 11 – 6 S. Baird
Graham Young’s rink remains unstoppable after claiming their third straight win, defeating Scott Baird 11–6 in a lively, attacking match.
Young’s side opened with a big 4 in the first end, setting the tone early.
Scott Baird battled back with scores in the second, fourth, and sixth, but Young’s consistency and accurate play ensured another well-deserved victory.
The win cements Young’s position at the top of the standings — the only unbeaten team so far.
League Standings After Game 3
| Rank | Skip | Played | Won | Lost | Shots | Ends | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Graham Young | 3 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 14 | 6 |
| 🥈 2nd | David Baird | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 4 |
| 🥉 3rd | Basil Baird | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 4 |
| 4th | Stewart Barr | 3 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 10 | 2 |
| 5th | Laura Nisbet | 3 | 1 | 2 | -16 | 6 | 2 |
| 6th | Scott Baird | 3 | 0 | 3 | -18 | 9 | 0 |
Summary
After three rounds, Graham Young’s rink sits comfortably at the top with a perfect record, while David and Basil Baird remain close behind.
The middle of the table remains tight, with Stewart Barr and Laura Nisbet both looking to climb back into contention in the coming weeks.
Meanwhile, Scott Baird’s rink will be eager to turn things around and find their first win of the season.
With plenty of curling still to come, the Stoddart Cup 2025 promises more excitement and competitive play in the weeks ahead!
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