DARREN Sparks will play Nick Channon in the men’s singles final at Wellington Bowling Club on Saturday.

Sparks and Steve Bradnum had a terrific battle in the second of the Wellington club this week.

It was close all the way through although Darren kept taking the lead and then Steve would catch up but with one end to go Steve led by one shot 18-17.

Darren picked up one in the last to level it 18 all, so they had to play a decider. The final end was very close but Darren pinched it on the line 19-18.