ARDROSSAN Gents opened their Scottish Indoor League campaign with a thumping victory on Saturday.

They defeated Elgin 106-71 at the Glasgow Street venue.

One of the skips, Martin Williamson said: "It was really tight and after 13 ends there was just one shot in it. But we took control after that and deserved to win. We finished second last season and will be looking to challenge again."

Results, Ardrossan names first: John Carswell 21 W Barker 23, Jack Montgomerie 18 M Junor 20, Martin Williamson 38 Mike Stepney 14, Stuart Wyllie 29 Andrew Barker 14.

Ardrossan Seniors defeated Cowal 79-46 in the opening Scottish Indoor League West B Section game.

Results, Ardrossan names first: Neil Gillies 23 D Gilmour 15, Jim Donald 23 A Tait 12, Jim Walker 16 G Ross 11, William Duncan 17 I McGrouther 7.