11s & Under
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Nagambie 11 defeated Violet Town 8
It was a great first game by the under-11s who worked really well as a team.
There were some beautiful passages of play but still room for improvement.
The standout players were some of the older ones in the team who really led the way for the younger ones with those fresh new faces really shining on court.
It is going to be an exciting season ahead.
Awards went to Claudia and Queenie and Nagambie’s incentive award went to Emma.
17 & Under
Nagambie 29 defeated by Violet Town 39
Violet Town got off to a great start with some fantastic passages of play and great defensive pressure in the first quarter letting them take the lead 14-7.
In the second Nagambie came back into the game and put the pressure back on the Towners and the girls went into the main break just ahead at 19-17.
Violet Town responded well in the third quarter, settling in attack and making the most of the intercepts taken by defensive end. The defensive pressure lifted again and the shooters continued with strong accuracy and the Towners clawed back away at the last break 27-20.
In the fourth quarter Violet Town continued on with the momentum they gained back in the third quarter taking the game away from Nagambie and finishing with the win. A great way to start the season, well done!
Awards went to Matilda Kubeil and Alexis Kloot.
C Reserve
Nagambie 52 defeated Violet Town 17
With a new look team, C Reserve were going out for the first time to learn off each other and that they did. They started well against a much more experienced team, but they took a little to settle and finished off the quarter well but down 6-16.
The second quarter saw Violet Town take their momentum from the end of the first quarter into the second quarter, coming up with some great intercepts and amazing passages of play down the court. The half time score was a respectable 11-22.
In the third quarter Violet Town started to get tired and Nagambie capitalised on this, pushing the margin out to 27 at three quarter time, the score 15-42.
In the last the Towners fought hard and didn’t give up until the end despite Nagambie’s strength, a gallant effort.
Awards went to Mikaela Dunn and Maria Michalowski.
C Grade
Nagambie 32 defeated by Violet Town 38
It was the highlight of the netball on Saturday when a jubilant Violet Town team broke their curse and celebrated their first win in many years after combining to play an absolutely outstanding game.
Stacey, Courtney and Ella combine in goals to form a formidable attacking team, with Ella displaying the composure and confidence of a player twice her years in age.
Brianna, Ash and Tilly battled hard in defence, picking off intercepts and pulling in rebounds. Erin, Bianca and Lauren worked the ball through the mid court with ease, enabling smooth transition down the court.
A wonderful team effort and a wonderful well-deserved victory.
Awards went to Ella Bast and Courtney Pilcher
B Grade
Nagambie 41 defeated Violet Town 34
A depleted B grade team of six players took to the court with assistance from some wonderful helpers from C Grade.
Every player worked hard to utilise opportunities, and the score showed it with Violet Town occasionally taking the lead, but Nagambie proved the stronger team on the day, especially in the second half.
Accolades go to Hannah in goals, who moved the ball strongly throughout the goal circle, Megan in the midcourt for outstanding endurance and endeavour, and to Justine and Ash, who, for the first time playing together, showed great insight into what we can expect of them as the season progresses.
Awards went to Hannah Sharp and Megan Bamford.
A Grade
Nagambie 42 defeated by Violet Town 46
The Towners had a different starting lineup this week with of one of their girls out, however the tweaked combinations started strong.
It was great to see periods of strong, connected fast and smart netball throughout the whole court. In contrast, some not so smart or accurate passes caused unnecessary turnovers that allowed Nagambie the opportunity to claw back the Towners early lead.
It's exciting to see where the Towners are starting the season and now they just have to be able to put out a solid 60 minutes of consistent high quality netball.
Jacqui Bast dominated with her ability to find space and feed fellow goalie Maddie. Jo Wilde was steady and consistent throughout the whole game and was able to provide a calm presence when the Towners needed it. Emma Warnock played a great game starting in WA with her feeding and also won great ball when swapped into defence.
Award went to Jacqui Bast.
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