Young Secures Stoddart Cup as Battle for Second Heats Up
Midcalder Curling League – Game 4 Review
Stoddart Cup 2025 - Game 4
Game 4 of the Stoddart Cup 2025 delivered several decisive results that reshaped the standings heading into the final round. With teams now having played four matches each, momentum and consistency were crucial — and some rinks rose to the moment while others struggled to keep pace.
Sheet A – L. Nisbet 7 : G. Young 10
This was one of the most competitive games of the night, with Graham Young’s rink continuing their exceptional run of form. Young ultimately secured a 10–7 victory, maintaining their perfect record through four games.
Young’s team has been the clear class of the league so far, and this match only reinforced that. Their strong ends tally (18 ends won across the competition) reflects both dominance and composure in key moments.
Sheet B – S. Baird 6 : B. Baird 6
The only draw of the evening came between Scott Baird and Basil Baird, finishing level at 6–6.
This result was important for Basil Baird’s rink, who entered the round in second place and needed to avoid a loss to stay in contention. The draw keeps them on 5 points, safely in the runner-up position for now.
Scott Baird’s team, meanwhile, picked up their first point of the league after a difficult season (now 0–1–3), giving them something positive to build on for the final round.
Sheet C – D. Baird 3 : S. Barr 6
Stewart Barr’s rink earned a controlled 6–3 win over David Baird, a result that tightened the mid-table standings. Barr’s team now sits on 4 points, part of a cluster of rinks tied for third to fifth.
For David Baird, who entered the night with two wins already, the loss was a setback — but his team remains in striking distance of a top-three finish.
Updated Standings After Game 4
Stoddart Cup 2025 - Game 4
| Position | Skip | Played | W–D–L | Shots | Ends | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Graham Young | 4 | 4–0–0 | 21 | 18 | 8 |
| 2nd | Basil Baird | 4 | 2–1–1 | 8 | 16 | 5 |
| T-3rd | David Baird | 4 | 2–0–2 | 11 | 18 | 4 |
| T-3rd | Stewart Barr | 4 | 2–0–2 | –3 | 14 | 4 |
| 5th | Laura Nisbet | 4 | 1–0–3 | –19 | 9 | 2 |
| 6th | Scott Baird | 4 | 0–1–3 | –18 | 12 | 1 |
Young’s undefeated rink is now unreachable at the top — they have clinched the 2025 Stoddart Cup with one game to spare.
Storylines from Game 4
1. Graham Young Clinches the Title Early
With their fourth win, Young’s rink mathematically secured the championship. Their consistency across all ends, and ability to outscore opponents at key moments, has been unmatched.
2. The Battle for Second Is Wide Open
With Basil on 5 points and both David Baird and Stewart Barr on 4, the final round will determine the runner-up. Shot difference may play a key role.
3. Encouraging Signs for the Winless Scott Baird Rink
A hard-earned draw finally put them on the scoreboard. A morale boost heading into the final game.
4. Tough Luck Season for Laura Nisbet Continues
Despite competitive play, Nisbet’s team has struggled to convert ends into wins. Their final match will determine whether they can climb out of fifth.
Looking Ahead to Game 5
The title is settled — but everything else is still up for grabs.
The last matchday will decide:
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Who finishes second
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Whether the mid-table logjam breaks
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Whether Scott Baird can secure a first win
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