Tongala’s Jess Hooper and Deniliquin’s Mia Parks battle for possession in the C-grade grand final. Photos: Aidan Briggs
Tongala’s C-grade netball side was the first of three teams to take to the court on Saturday for the club.
Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content
The Blues kicked off the club’s perfect day with a dominating performance over Deniliquin Rams, taking the match 46-23, at Moama Recreation Reserve on Saturday, September 21.
Tongala co-coach Ashlee Watson helped stifle the Deniliquin attack.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
A heavily favoured Tonny gave the Rams no hope of mounting an upset, jumping to a 12-3 first-quarter advantage.
Co-coach Ashlee Watson and her defensive partner Zena Hoyling worked well around the ring, shutting down a raft of Deni attacks.
Co-coach Tracey Hughes made consistent scoring contributions for her side.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
The Blues continued the assault in the second period, pushing further ahead for a 23-8 half-time lead.
The Rams started to find their scoring stride in the third, doubling their score from the first half to rest on 16, but Tonny continued to apply pressure and extend its lead.
Karlie Cox finds an option down the line.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
With a big break heading into the fourth, it was only a matter of time for the Blues, who celebrated the perfect end to an undefeated season.
“The girls played amazing, which I knew they would, so pretty excited that we came through with the goods,” co-coach Tracey Hughes said.
Zena Hoyling’s defensive effort earned her best on court honours.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
Hughes felt her side’s experience helped them win out over a very game Deniliquin side.
“(We’re) a bunch of mums with two young ones, so a lot of experience and a little bit of youth, but I think the experience probably won in the end.
Katie Arandt looks to break out of the defensive third with an overhead pass.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
Hoyling’s impressive defensive performance as goalkeeper earned her best-on-court honours for Tongala.
“She’s an amazing defender, she’s fantastic,” Hughes said.
“She played a good game, she’s our silent assassin.”
Sheridan Deledio was a consistent scorer for Tongala.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
Felicity Jefferies pushes the pace in mid-court.
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
2024 Murray netball league C-grade champions Tongala
Photo by
Aidan Briggs
11°C