Bears dominate the court

Bears showed great endurance and patience against a competitive Berrigan side. It was great to see the team stand up together and even with some new additions to the team play out four strong quarters.

Well done Emma Thompson who made her A grade debut and was an essential element of the attacking end with great timing and drives down the court.

Awards: Players player awards went to Jade Robinson - Mulwala Ski Club Voucher and Chloe Elliot - Hardluck Coffee Co Voucher.

Yarrawonga Toyota votes: 2 votes - Chloe Elliot and 1 vote- Jade Robinson.

B Grade

Tungamah 52 defeated Berrigan 22.

The girls have been implementing everything they have been working hard at training and it shows with a great game against Berrigan on Saturday. The midcourt started off strong together really focusing on their space on the court and following through with strong drives, getting it down to the shooters. Both Carly and Kara created plenty of options and used their space, both the girls shot amazingly.

Defensive pressure was used all the way down the court especially in the oppositions goal end providing plenty of rebounds, intercepts and turnovers from Felicity, Alice and Emily who absolutely dominated her half of the game in GD.

Awards: Tungamah Hotel - Carly and Miss Dolly – Mariah.

C Grade

Tungamah 39 defeated by Berrigan 42.

A fast starting Berrigan caught the Bears off guard in the first quarter which saw Tungamah allow them a 6 goal lead at quarter time. Some positional changes and a more settled team effort after quarter time saw the team bring the gap down to 2 goals and both half and three-quarter time. Grace and Di worked well in defence for their first game together for the season.

Some very accurate shooting put extra pressure on them but they were up for the challenge.

Lauren added a new dynamic in WA with strong drives through the attacking end and solid feeding into the goals.

The last quarter saw the Bears take the lead by 1 goal but they faded in the last 5 minutes of the game which allowed Berrigan to put on a few quick goals to win the game by 3.

A strong fight back by the team to not give up on the game after a shaky start. Time to put in a solid couple of weeks at training to move into the second half of the season.

Thanks to Charli and Jenny for being the extras on the bench and to Di and Ally for giving the C Grade some extra options in defence.

Awards: Best on - Grace Whitelock Wingates, Coaches award - Lauren Mason Ricky Ds Pizza, Coaches award - Ally Cooper Rich Glen.

C Reserve

Tungamah 37 defeated Berrigan 16.

After a two week break from netball C Res were ready to play. Training over the break saw the team work very hard on their set ups and forward movement.

A fantastic start saw a quarter time score of 9-1. A couple of changes of positions in the second quarter and the half time score was 18-4.

The team continued to play the Tungamah brand of netball and took out the win by 21 goals. Danielle Sidebottom scored 30 of the final score of 37 and was very well supported in goals by Jasmine Walker and Sophie Figgins.

Jess Arnold played a beautiful captains game in the midcourt, working so well with Amy Hollister and Bella Lonergan (in for her first game this season).

Cait Sinclair kept pulling in rebounds against a very tall attack and, together with Ruby Thomas and Jade Ralph, gave the Berrigan shooters limited opportunities.

Congratulations on your first win C Res - you played so well as a team, giving each other plenty of options, support and backup.

Awards: Player Player and Miss Dolly - Cait Sinclair, Belle’s - Jess Arnold and Yarrawonga Mulwala Golf Club - Danielle Sidebottom.

Under 17s

Tungamah 26 drew Berrigan 26.

Coming off a bye the girls had been working hard on their footwork and trialling new positions.

Girls have adapted well all day. Berrigan come out strong the girls stay calm and patient chipping away. Was a nail biter finishing in a draw.

Awards: Vic and Em.

Under 15s

Tungamah 32 defeated Berrigan 14.

Under 13s

Tungamah 25 defeated Berrigan 7.

The little ladies went on strong and in full force in the match against Berrigan. All 10 of the girls having a run. The girls practiced getting in front to take advantage of their height and were able to pick up some loose balls leading to some quick turnovers.

Both ends further developed their strategies when throwing in, such as holding, which will help develop their game over the coming months.

The defence were tight which led to 2 held balls, adding to the Bears advantage. The girls worked well together which led to a 25 to 7 win.

The awards when to Poppy who pressured her player into 2 held balls and throwing to WD on the wing, in the throw in (perfectly) and Sienna to her zippy moves on the court and her perfect holding on the ring.

Under 11s

All 15 girls contribute to putting on a great display of netball against Berrigan. Lylah has added so much joy and laughter to the team. She used her speed to offer lots of options down the court.

Great driving. Welcome and well done Lylah. There was lots of great passing into the ring by Annabelle, giving Eliza P lots of scoring opportunities. Great shooting Eliza.

The Under 11 girls would like to thank everyone who helped organise little ladies day. Thanks to coaches Brodie and Bernadette for giving them a special little ladies day bags.

The team all love them. It was great to hear everyone on the sidelines cheering on their teammates.

Awards: Yarrawonga Fish and Chips - Eliza P, Yarrawonga Fish and Chips – Annabelle and Crusty Loaf – Lylah.