KALANGADOO 52 d TANTANOOLA 40
IT was a similar result in the Mid South East netball 2018 grand final rematch between Kalangadoo and Tantanoola on Saturday, with the Magpies claiming the win by 12 goals.
The opening term saw the Magpies take control, with a first-up goal to Abby Duncan, but the Tigers responded through Emma Gould.
Jayde Peacock took control in the centre, creating space in attack, while Jami Walker and Gould worked hard in attack under the strong defensive pressure of Chelsea Croser and Lauren Duncan.
But it was Abby Duncan who ensured the Magpies took the upper hand, with 11 goals from 13 attempts to give Kalangadoo a 13-8 lead at the first break.
Casey Walker stepped up and with some strong passages of play in the second term to help Tantanoola score easily.
Peacock and Jane Nunan combined well and although Kate Bromley and Simone Little worked tirelessly in defence for for the Tigers, but Abby Duncan continued to cause headaches.
Gould left the court during the second quarter with injury and was replaced by Darcie Kuhl, which left Tantanoola unsettled, to trail by eight goals at the main break.
The Tigers looked to change the momentum in the third term, with Kristy Varcoe and Victoria Lucas changing positions, but inaccuracy in the goal ring saw Kalangadoo extend its margin to 40-28.
The Tigers hit back int eh final term, with Jami Walker and Kuhl finding their groove in the circle, to keep Georgia Duncan and Croser on their toes.
Abby Duncan and Ebony McDiarmid missed some shots, which the Tantanoola defenders took advantage of and the goalies converted.
Varcoe kept Nunan quiet, with Lucas and Peacock having a great tussle in centre.
An even quarter saw both teams score 12 goals each, with the Magpies claiming the win.
Best for Tantanoola were Bromley and Lucas,while Abby Duncan and Peacock were best for Kalangadoo.
GLENCOE d 93 NANGWARRY 23
IT was the start to the 2019 Mid South East netball season had Glencoe hoped for, with a convincing win over Nangwarry at home.
Glencoe’s new goalie combination of Jenna Paproth and Malinda Markiewicz worked well from the first whistle, while Nangwarry’s Tahlia Wilson and Carley Plonges had their work cut out for them, but worked hard all game and took advantage of the few rebound opportunities which came their way.
Centre Ebony Lawson ran hard all day for Nangwarry in the warm conditions, but was up against tough opponents in Ashlea Edwards and Donna Jeaschke, who came up with many timely intercepts through the centre court.
At half time both teams made changes, with Nangwarry veteran Cassie Dinnison on the court at wing attack.
Dinnison provided extra drive for the Saints, but in the end was overrun by Jordy Jones, who came on with fresh legs for the Murphies at wing defence.
Emalee Stocker was the focal point in Nangwarry’s goal circle, but had a tough day against Glencoe’s Caitlin Hentchke and Sarah Edwards, who did not give an inch all day.
Nangwarry fought hard in the warm conditions and had some good passages of play, but Glencoe was too strong all over the court to come away with a 93-23 victory
HATHERLEIGH 64 d KONGORONG 42
DESPITE a strong start by Kongorong, Hatherleigh recorded a solid victory over the Hawks in the opening round of Mid South East netball on Saturday.
Kongorong claimed the first three goals of the game and from then on both teams utilised their centre passes well and went goal-for-goal.
The young Kongorong side showed a lot of potential throughout the first half, with the second-quarter defensive pressure applied over the whole court from both sides, while all goalies shot accurately.
By the half-time break Hatherleigh held a slender three-goal lead and pushed hard early in the third term.
The Eagles found their momentum after the break and applied pressure down the court to turn over much of the of Kongorong possession.
That equated to a 12-goal lead at the final break and the momentum to continue to apply pressure to run out comfortable victors.
Best players for Hatherleigh were Sarah Fulkner and Maddison Pulmer, while Britt McEvoy and Emily Lightbody were best for Kongorong.
MOUNT BURR 46 d ROBE 36
WHILE Mount Burr claimed what appeared to be a comfortable 10-goal victory over Robe in teh opening round of Mid South East netball on Saturday, a tough game saw the lead change on multiple occasions throughout the contest.
Robe started strong with the defence of Alannah Campbell and youngster Tara Nicolle combining well to take up space and block any pass that came into the ring from youngsters Lucy Corman and Layla Baker.
That created many turnovers, but Robe was unable to convert at every opportunity, with the score tight heading to the first break.
An ankle injury to Laura Schultz in the first quarter was a huge blow for Mount Burr, who was replaced by Sophie Falting.
Robe approached the second term with a similar attitude, as Ash Hunt and Kim Ross combed well in attack.
That left no errors for the Mount Burr defenders Hayley Agnew and Sophie Wallis to pick off, with the lead out to six goals at the long break.
Half time saw changes by Mount Burr, with Agnew heading into goal attack to create some much-needed offensive play.
The change proved to work, as the Mount Burr attack line stepped up to convert opportunities and close the margin.
The final term saw Mount Burr step up a notch to claim the win in emphatic style.
Best players for Robe were Annie Hunter and Tara Nicolle, with Hayley Agnew and Sophie Wallis gaining the nod for Mount Burr.
