Sport
12 June, 2023
Leaders hold firm before long weekend bye
HORSHAM Saints will lead Wimmera A Grade netballers into this weekend’s King’s Birthday Long Weekend bye after claiming a strong win over Ararat on Saturday. The Saints lead the competition by a game with just a round to go before the halfway...
HORSHAM Saints will lead Wimmera A Grade netballers into this weekend’s King’s Birthday Long Weekend bye after claiming a strong win over Ararat on Saturday.
The Saints lead the competition by a game with just a round to go before the halfway point of the season after claiming a 79-49 goal win over Ararat.
Top five positions saw a change to the order when Nhill claimed a vital win over Minyip-Murtoa and climbed into fourth position, while Southern Mallee Giants claimed their second win of the season with a strong win over Warrack Eagles, 38-31.
In the battle of the second and third placed teams, Horsham proved too strong form Stawell to claim a 54-36 goal victory.
Horsham Saints made it seven wins from seven outings when they controlled their contest under the roof at St Brigid’s College against Ararat.
The Saints led 16-10 at quarter time and gradually extended its lead with each term to the final whistle.
Shooters Jorja Clode and Abby Hallam were in good touch under the ring to shoot 44 and 35 goals respectively as they finished off the work of team-mates including Rory Doran who provided strong defence against the Ararat goalies.
For the Rats, Georgie Peel produced her best game for the season and with Jessica Taylor teamed well to set up scoring chances.
Nhill’s win over Minyip-Murtoa saw the Tigers grab and 10-goal lead at quarter time and after competitive second and third terms, pulled away from the Burras in the final term to claim a 50-25 goal win.
Ellen Bennett and Emma Beer teamed well for the Tigers, while Isabella Griffiths and Alexandra Hanson worked hard for the Burras.
Last week’s results
A Grade: Horsham Saints 79 d Ararat 49; Nhill 50 d Minyip-Murtoa 25; Southern Mallee Giants 38 d Warrack Eagles 31; Horsham 54 d Stawell 36.
B Grade: Horsham Saints 54 d Ararat 34; Minyip-Murtoa 60 d Nhill 25; Warrack Eagles 43 d Southern Mallee Giants 30; Horsham 66 d Stawell 35.
C Grade: Horsham Saints 47 d Ararat 28; Nhill 36 d Minyip-Murtoa 20; Warrack Eagles 30 d Southern Mallee Giants 23; Horsham 40 d Stawell 25.
C Reserve: Minyip-Murtoa 29 d Nhill 6; Horsham 55 d Stawell 24.
17 & Under: Horsham Saints 41 d Ararat 11; Minyip-Murtoa 40 d Nhill 27; Horsham 39 d Stawell 9.
15 & Under: Horsham Saints 37 d Ararat 18; Minyip-Murtoa 35 d Nhill 5; Warrack Eagles 37 d Southern Mallee Giants 12; Horsham 36 d Stawell 18.
13 & Under: Horsham Saints 35 d Ararat 5; Nhill 23 d Minyip-Murtoa 2; Warrack Eagles 17 d Southern Mallee Giants 15; Horsham 29 d Stawell 11.