Netball
16 September, 2024
Natimuk claim first C-grade netball premiership
Natimuk have claimed their first-ever C-grade premiership, defeating Noradjuha Quantong by three goals on Saturday in a thrilling encounter.
In a tight first quarter, both teams took their chances, but Natimuk took a one-goal lead into quarter-time.
It was goal-for-goal in the second, with the Rams withstanding the Bombers' charge to remain a one-goal leader at half-time.
In the third quarter, the Rams broke away to extend the lead to four goals at three-quarter time. The Bombers weren't to be denied, fighting back, but the Rams could hold on, winning 35-32.
Courtney Mason scored 24 goals for the Rams, with Courtney Cameron scoring 11 and being awarded best on the court.
Sharon Fedke scored 22 goals for the Bombers, with Bree Stonehouse scoring nine and Sophie Reid one. Tashana Meyer was excellent in defence, and Jessica Klemm was also named their best through the centre.
Kate-Lyn Perkin, known more for tennis, took up netball coaching this year for the first time and was thrilled with the win and happy for the girls.
"It's an awesome feeling to coach and win today, and it's my second year in coaching and first at netball, so I was nervous today," Perkin said.
"I looked at the girls we had this year, and I knew we would have a fun year, so it was hard to say no to coaching.
"The girls get around each other and celebrate each other on and off the court. They are an amazing group, and I am thrilled that we won today."