Sisters in Eastern regional curling competition

2006 file photo

Rebecca and Lizzie are on separate teams in the Grand National Curling Club junior play-downs now taking place in Schenectady, N.Y.

Rebecca's team (the Ely team) is seeded first among the six teams in this regional competition. Her team faced Lizzie's (the Hillis team) in the opening round Monday and came out with a 15-1 win. "No surprises and was pleased to see all 8 play well and have fun," said proud mom Lisa.

Two teams will advance from the Schenectady play-downs to the USA Curling 2011 Junior Nationals in Fairbanks, Alaska, starting Jan. 29.

Follow the competition here.