Canadians Tardi, Jones both 2-1 through two days at world junior curling championship

ABERDEEN, Scotland — Canadian skip Tyler Tardi is 2-1 at the world junior curling championship after falling 6-5 to Scotland on Sunday.

Canada led by one going into the final end, but Scotland’s Ross Whyte scored a deuce for the win and a 3-0 record to sit atop the standings.

Tardi and his rink from Langley, B.C. — including third Sterling Middleton, second Jordan Tardi, lead Zachary Curtis and alternate Jacques Gauthier — began Sunday with a 7-3 win over Sweden after downing Switzerland by the same score in their tournament opener.

Tardi’s next draw is Monday against American Andrew Stopera (3-0).

Canada’s Kaitlyn Jones also has a 2-1 record on the women’s side after suffering her first loss on Sunday.

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Her Halifax rink of third Kristin Clarke, second Karlee Burgess, lead Lindsey Burgess and alternate Lauren Lenentine were defeated by Scotland’s Rebecca Morrison 8-4 after opening with wins on Saturday against China and Turkey.

Jones next draw in Monday against Madison Bear of the United States (2-1). 

The tournament semifinals for both sides goes Friday, with medal games scheduled for Saturday.

The Canadian Press