Netball
24 June, 2024
Panthers pounce to seventh straight win
Rupanyup defeated the Swifts by 15 points in round ten of the Horsham District Football Netball League, which has secured them seven consecutive wins since their one-point loss against Kalkee in round three. Elsewhere, Shannon Couch's 66-goal performance led Noradjuha Quantong to the season's highest score. Natimuk won their second match, Kaniva Leeor moved to sixth, and Kalkee claimed another solid win.
The Panthers were solid early in the match, with Jedda Heard providing outstanding defence and Meg Cashin and Ally Hiscock providing plenty of drive through the midcourt. They led by six points at quarter-time.
The Panthers' defence stood tall in the second quarter as the Swifts could not penetrate it, with the Panthers holding that same margin into halftime.
The Panthers pushed clear in the third term, scoring 13 goals to nine to extend the lead to ten at halftime.
In the last quarter, the Panthers pounced, scoring another 14 points to win by 16 points, 51-36.
Jedda Heard was sensational in defence alongside Victoria Taylor, with Ally Hiscock and Meg Cashin providing class and drive through the midcourt.
Up forward, Zanaiya Bergen starred again, continuing her awesome season with 38 goals, with Maddison Morgan chipping in with 13.
For the Baggies, Rebbekkah Seeary led the way with 12 goals, with Michaela Armer also good in attack, coupled with Edwina Flakemore, who stepped up down back.
Couch's 66 goals lead Bombers to the highest score of the season
Shannon Couch put on a shooting display for Noradjuha Quantong, scoring 66 goals in their massive 40-goal win over Taylors Lakes at Dock Lake Recreation Reserve.
The Bombers scored 16 goals to seven in the first quarter to take a handy nine-goal lead into quarter-time. They added another 17 goals in the second quarter to extend their lead to 16 at half-time.
They came out firing in the third quarter, shooting 24 goals to nine to lead by 31 at three-quarter-time before adding another 22 to run out 79-39 winners.
The score of 79 eclipses Rupanyup's 73, which they scored against the Lakers in round five.
Yolanda Molineaux was also brilliant for the Bombers, while Tayla Eltze led the way with 26 goals for the Lakers, Zoe Gray and Chloe Kelm being their best players.
Bombers coach Fiona Rowe said Couch was amazing.
"She was on that day, and she was amazing. She was fed well and made the most of her opportunities," Rowe said.
"Shannon and Jayne Tucker have an amazing connection, and Jayne plays either goal attack or wing attack and feeds her spot on.
"Also, a win like we had on the weekend means we can rotate players and give everyone a go. We had ten contributors and have a great team bond and team connection, and everyone contributed, which was a plus."
Cougars leap to sixth with win over Southern Roos
Kaniva Leeor has pounced to sixth on the ladder with a comfortable 22-goal win over Harrow Balmoral at Kaniva Recreation Reserve.
The Southern Roos took the match to the Cougars early, trailing by five points at quarter-time.
However, a 15 to seven-goal second quarter saw the Cougars lead by 13 goals at half-time.
The Cougars didn't stop there. They held the Southern Roos to four goals in the third quarter and added 15 more to their lead by 24 at the last break.
The Southern Roos battled hard in the last, winning the quarter by two goals to go down 34-56.
Nikki Hawker was sensational up forward, scoring 30 goals, and Ruby Gordon shot 26. Sinead Kuchel was excellent at wing attack for the Cougars.
For the Southern Roos, Tara McIntyre shot 20 goals with Jorja Jones and Emily Langley, who were great in defence.
Cougars coach Kylie King said it was pleasing to string four quarters together.
"The girls brought it together on the weekend and were able to string a consistent four-quarters together, which was the key, and it was nice to see," King said.
"Lauren Brown stood out after changing her role from centre to wing defence. She played well."
"It was also pleasing to see Ruby and Nikki continue to combine well, and it was the best game they have played since we lost Blair Burke to a broken wrist."
"All seven girls on the court put in and played a solid game and did their job, and it was a great team win, and it sets us up well for the rest of the season."
Rams claim second win of the season over the Tigers
At Pimpinio Sporting Complex, the Rams' last-quarter effort has seen them win their second game over the season, a seven-point win over Pimpinio.
The match was tight throughout, with the Tigers taking an early three-goal lead into quarter-time. In the second quarter, the Rams outscored them by two goals to trail by one at the main break.
In the third quarter, the Rams scored 12 goals to eight to lead by two goals at three-quarter-time.
The Rams shone through in the last quarter, scoring nine goals to five to win 41-34.
Emma Uebergang was outstanding for the Rams with 26 goals, while Danielle Hanson and Casey Vanstan were also among their best players.
Holly Ross continued her great season down back for the Tigers with another good display. Jayde Ellis was excellent up forward with 12 goals. Ada Binney scored a team-high 13 goals, continuing her excellent season.
Rams coach Danielle Hanson said the changes they made at half-time were pivotal.
"We made some changes that helped us out, and we were able to get a lead and maintain it for the rest of the game," Hansen said.
"One of the changes was that we put Casey Vanstan in attack as she was taller and could get the rebounds as myself and Emma weren't tall enough, and she played a great game coming up from B-grade filling in for Keeta Scown."
"Jo Taylor also came up from B-grade and did a good job, not to mention Emma is improving from week to week."
Kees win tough match against the Saints
Kalkee has fought a tough nine-goal win over Edenhope Apsley at Kalkee Recreation Reserve.
The Kees led by six points at quarter-time and extended the margin to nine at half-time. The Saints battled hard in the second half, but the Kees stood firm, winning 45-36.
Jarrah Martin scored 25 goals for the Kees, and Jenna Bywaters chipped in with 20. Molly Lakin was brilliant through the centre.
For the Saints, Lavinia Fox continues her good season with another 22 goals, whilst Rebecca Heath and Sarah Domaschenz were their best players in defence and through the midcourt, respectively.