(Posted 8:30 a.m., Feb. 18)
Team Homan remains undefeated after second day at Scotties
By Fred Sherwin
Orléans Online

Orléans skip Rachel Homan won both her games at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Saturday to remain undefeated at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts. File photo

Orleans native Rachel Homan is rolling along at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Kingston, winning both of her games on Sunday to improve her rink's record to 3-0.

Homan, third Emma Miskew, second Alison Kreviazuk and lead Lisa Weagle, started the day with a 9-5 win over Alberta.

Homan made excellent use of the hammer, scoring three points in ends three and five and two more in the seventh to win in nine ends.

After a short break the foursome came back for the afternoon draw and overpowered the Northwest Territories/Yukon 9-5.

Homan scored a deuce in the first end, and then stole two points in the second end and another in the third to take a commanding 5-0 lead. After holding Northwest Territories skip Kerry Galusha to single points the rest of the way, Homan slammed the door on her opponent with three big points in the eighth end, forcing them to concede.

“We’re learning the ice, and we’re taking it one game at a time,” said Homan. “We’re making a few mistakes and we’re learning from them. My teammates are playing well and we’re supporting each other. We’re just having fun out there, especially with the crowd.”

The Ontario team is making its second appearance at the Scotties after making it to the semi-finals in 2011, and they are clearly enjoying playing in their home province in front of a pro-Ontario crowd.

“It’s so much fun,” said Homan when asked about playing as the ‘home team.’ “It’s pretty cool. So much support, and everyone’s amazing in the arena.”

The Homan rink takes on former Scotties champion Kelly Scott from B.C. in the afternoon draw followed by New Brrunswick this evening.

(This story was made possible thanks to the generous support of our local business partners.)

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