Tayla Weatherspoon (WD) and Emily Hanna (W) in 13&U.
15 and Under
Western Districts 66 d Wisanger 29
Weather conditions were very good for the 15 and under match held at Western Districts. Both teams started hard and fast with Western Districts settling into the play better than Wisanger. Both teams playing hard and fast netball with all girls moving well and a great game to watch. Western Districts proving to be too strong for the Wisanger gitrls but to their credit they kept playing close and hard netball. The third quarter saw Western Districts prove far too strong for Wisanger but the Wisanger girls kept on keeping on – pleasing to see. All the girls in both teams played extremely well and should all be very proud of themselves. The final scores were not a reflection on how this game was played.
13 and Under
Western Districts 56 d Wisanger 28
Western Districts turned on the almost perfect weather for the 13 and Under netball match. The first quarter started slowly with both teams taking time to settle down and get some play happening. Western Districts settled and scored a few more goals than Wisanger. Both sides starting to play good netball in the second quarter. Western Districts settling a bit quicker than Wisanger as the score reflected. Both teams playing good netball. Ebony and Tayla finding each other around the ring and shooting well. Bridget moving well. Third quarter Western Districts came out strong and proved too good for Wisanger. It was a great game to watch and all girls looked like they really enjoyed it. Well done to both teams.
Kingscote (1) 22 d
Dudley United 8
Kingscote 1 got the first goal. Gemma and Grace for Kingscote were strong in defence. Mia for Dudley got their first goal with 5 minutes to go in the first quarter. Tayla and Liberty did a great job in defence for Dudley. Going into the second quarter Mahoney and Lili got a good start for Kingscote 1. Tayla and Liberty for Dudley kept trying hard against Mahoney and Lili for Kingscote 1. Holly (Du) was playing a great game against Jemma (K). Melissa for Kingscote also did a good job against Eloise (Du). Ella (K) was in the whole time as well. She came off and Skye came on. Alice (Du) went on to Jemma (K) in the third quarter. Gemma (K) went on to Aisah (Du) in defence and together with Grace did a great job with them only getting one goal in that and the last. There were some fantastic plays by both teams. Mia (Du) tried hard against Grace (K) and never gave up. Alice (Du) also kept trying on Skye (K). Ava (Du) did the same against the height of Gemma (K). Jemma (K) did a good job against Holly (Du) and had the ball a lot. Dudley United did not give up at all, but Kingscote 1 was just too strong and went on to a big win.
11 and under
Wisanger 15 d Kingscote 9
Evenly matched quarter with Kingscote players Nina and Georgie playing well and in centre Nataskia intercepting well.
The second quarter much the same with Bethany rebounding and Amy leading beautifully in the circle. Caitlin and Rachael also leading well in the circle.
Positional changes by both teams in the third quarter led to some scrambly play.
Ashley and Eliza, Wisanger, defending well and resulting in Wisanger goals. Bridget Black now in centre played a boomer and was helped by Serena and Abbie.
Georgie Sullivan seemed to be everywhere.
Hannah, Wisanger taking some great circle passes. Nicole always there for the pass with Chantal monitoring her every move.
A great game played by all.
Kingscote (1) 20 d
Dudley United 17
Dudley United went hard and fast from the start setting the pace for the first three quarters. Bridget Grimes in GA for Kingscote used the court well and dominated much of the play. However her goal score didn’t reflect the attempts.
Kingscote managed to score on three passes from the centre pass much to the enjoyment of the spectators. Kingscote settled and fought hard with the score being even at half time. Both teams slowed the pace for the final quarter with Kingscote coming out on top at final time.
Western Districts 54 d Wisanger 6
Western Districts started off strongly with Jemma Bald taking the ball down the court with great shooting by Tanner and Lauren. Portia trying hard in defence all game for Wisanger.
Chloe at Centre for Wisanger creating some great passages of play for Wisanger with some strong leading.
Bridgette and Sarah working well together in defence for Western Districts. The scores not doing the game justice with all Wisanger girls trying hard but Western Districts proving to be too strong on the day.
Netta
Dudley v Kingscote
Perfect weather for learning so much. All girls played hard and pulled themselves up from their spills. Kimberly Rowe found her scoring spot under the goal ring to sheet five goals.
Nina Colman’s defending was superb with many leaps for interceptions. Hayley Geisler positioned herself well and supporting Dudley to pass the ball along the court successfully.
Megan Herrmann was quick to dodge around the crowd. All in all a great game to watch.
Wisanger v Western Districts
A great game played by everyone. Lots of new players still learning the rules. Great goal work by Claire Wilks (W) and Ella Warner (W). Abby Morris (WD) got a number of intercepts and Jada Cobby (WD) passed well. Wisanger passed the ball well down the court with Kali Turner, Hannah Florance and Rosemary Boardman playing well.
Tash Nolan got a number of intercepts for Western Districts in goals as did Joanna Turner for Wisanger.
Olivia Downing (WD) worked hard all game. A great effort by WD new players Evie Hammat, Molly Watters, Amahli Whale and Tilly Bald.