Scott Class of Scotties Field
Hello. Congrats to Kelly Scott for defending the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Scott played very well on Saturday against Manitoba and Sunday against Saskatchewan, getting 4-0 leads after 2 ends in both games. She then held off all challenges with machine-like precision.
These 3 teams were the class of the field during round robin, and then in the playoffs. However, Scott, Schraeder, Carter and Simmons were that much better, and it showed.
The question now becomes, where do these teams go from here?
Scott is headed to Japan for the Worlds in March. It will be very difficult for her, as the two teams that finished ahead of her, McCormack of the US and Norberg of Sweden, are also returning. However, Scott has been quoted as saying the international game was new to them, even though the Worlds were in Alberta last year. I'm thinking they may have improved enough to make the jump from their bronze medal finish, although Norberg in particular will be tough.
For Betker, yesterday must've been tough. At 46, she has to decide whether to carry on. It wouldn't surprise me either way. Like many teams, she may want to hang in until 2010. Then again, she may want to retire with all the glory she deserves.
For Jennifer Jones, what now? Do you get yet another lead, as Arnott is 50? Or another vice? Or run for Parliament? Very tough to decide, but something has to be done, because the Scott team is that much better now.
Congrats again Scott team! All the best in Japan!
Regards,
Steve
These 3 teams were the class of the field during round robin, and then in the playoffs. However, Scott, Schraeder, Carter and Simmons were that much better, and it showed.
The question now becomes, where do these teams go from here?
Scott is headed to Japan for the Worlds in March. It will be very difficult for her, as the two teams that finished ahead of her, McCormack of the US and Norberg of Sweden, are also returning. However, Scott has been quoted as saying the international game was new to them, even though the Worlds were in Alberta last year. I'm thinking they may have improved enough to make the jump from their bronze medal finish, although Norberg in particular will be tough.
For Betker, yesterday must've been tough. At 46, she has to decide whether to carry on. It wouldn't surprise me either way. Like many teams, she may want to hang in until 2010. Then again, she may want to retire with all the glory she deserves.
For Jennifer Jones, what now? Do you get yet another lead, as Arnott is 50? Or another vice? Or run for Parliament? Very tough to decide, but something has to be done, because the Scott team is that much better now.
Congrats again Scott team! All the best in Japan!
Regards,
Steve
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