SCHOOL SPORT VICTORIA - SANDHURST DIVISION

Intermediate Girls Netball

On Wednesday 22 April, on a beautiful sunny day, the Intermediate Girls competed in the Sandhurst netball tournament.

Intermediate Girls A

With a talented squad assembled, our A team were keen to take to the court in Round 1. However, this match never eventuated as the opposition withdrew late on the day. Therefore, with just three pool rounds remaining, the girls were keen to make sure that their time on court counted. Despite some strong opposition, the girls dominated all three rounds, winning convincingly, as they applied incredible pressure all over the court and capitalised on scoring opportunities.

All ten girls contributed evenly throughout the day, playing in multiple positions and showing the team’s diversity. The girls qualified for the finals as the top team from Pool A and came up against Crusoe College in the semi-final. The girls once again dominated as they went on to record another strong win 14-3. This win saw them qualify for the Grand Final, where they faced Victory Christian College, who were also undefeated.

The girls started strongly, as they linked up brilliantly going into attack, but also defended relentlessly to effect turnovers all over the court. The unwavering pressure and cohesive teamwork were amazing to watch, and ultimately the difference between the two teams. The girls’ determination was clearly evident, and they never let their opposition have any easy passages to goal. The girls were simply brilliant as they went on to win the Grand Final 19-3.

Team A: Mrs Julie Fennell, Eva Grant, Evie Gretgrix, Mia Cox, Sophie McDermott, Lilly Teuma, Elle Gilchrist, Sienna Raco, Ava Hope, Imogen Brown, Ellie Macumber

Intermediate Girls B

Our Team B also had a great day, as they initially played four pool games. Game 1 was a tough first match as they took on the strong team from Crusoe College. This game was tight and despite the girls pressing hard in the last couple of minutes, they went down 14-9.

The team's next two games against Eaglehawk Secondary College and Castlemaine Secondary College saw the girls secure impressive and dominant wins. In these two games, the team produced some terrific passages of play, as they found their composure on court and worked exceptionally well together to outplay their opposition from start to finish. 

It was a great boost to their confidence as they headed into their last pool game. This final game against Victory College was a must-win match if they were to secure a semi-final spot. The girls started well, as they matched Victory for intensity and pressure. However, as the match played out, Victory slowly started to establish a lead. The girls continued to be fierce with their effort and never gave up, but in the end, they went down by just four goals,12-8. 

With 2 wins and 2 losses on the board, the girls then played in a consolation final against Marist College. The girls didn’t let the previous game dictate their day and played a brilliant match where they recorded a terrific win, to finish the day in fifth position. It was a fantastic effort by this team, who never gave up.

Thank you so much to our umpires Sienna Barnett and Paige Kristiansen, and to our scorers Molly Doherty and Lily McKee, for their support throughout the day. Thanks also to Ms Speed and Ms Pearce for all the hard work behind the scenes.

Mrs Fennell & Mrs Baird (Coaches)

Team B: Alexis Arundell, Bonnie Flynn, Amelia Brown, Poppy Gladstone, Macey Pinner, Mrs Jessica Baird (Coach), Macey White, Marlie Skinner, Ruby Kelly, Ella Saunders, Tarli Nihill