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ABOVE: Hannah Hoepner prepares to defend for Hummocks, as Longies shooter Tamika Lee-Chapman lines up for a goal in the B grade game at Long Plains. LEFT: Jess Daniel, Longies, grabs the ball, Hummocks’ Jess Hoepner just missing out on an intercept in B grade.

Wells girls’ defence too strong for Virginia A1: The Wells girls were too strong for the Virginia side, grabbing a 41-goal win. Good full court pressure from both teams started the quarter. However, only Two Wells were able to maintain this for the full 15 minutes. Two rejects of shots at goal and many intercepts by Two Wells defenders, Mia Darling and Nicole Hardy, were rewarded with great feeding into the goal circle giving Two Wells a 10 goal lead. TW 16, V 6. Despite a good tussle between Nicole Hardy and Wendy Salter in GD and GA respectively, Two Wells were too good defensively for the visitors, going up by a further six goals. Goal shooter Steph Walker shot 12 goals for the quarter with 80 per cent accuracy. TW 30,V 15 Although not reflected by the score line, it appeared a more evenly contested quarter. Two Wells continued to create turnovers providing lots of opportunities for their attacking end. TW 42, V 21 Stacey Gameau came on for the final quarter at WD combining well with her sister in centre and making good strong passes into attack. Virginia centre, Cheyenne Krejzlik ran out the game well, working hard to move the ball for the visitors. Two Wells were too good all over the court. TW 63, V 22. A2: Virginia battled throughout the game to go down to Two Wells, 73-25. Both teams started strong, with all goalies shooting well. Two Wells applied more pressure down the court resulting in some crucial turnovers. Two Wells GA moved well in the goal circle. TW 17, V 10. Two Wells goalies continued to shoot well and capitalised on the several intercepts taken by Karen Penhall at GK. Virginia C provided good drive down the court for her team and fed well into the goal circle. TW 37, V 16. Two Wells brought on fresh legs in Stacey Gameau at GD and she provided great support to Karen Penhall who continued to take intercepts and rebound well. The Virginia GD fought well getting her hands to a few balls and applying pressure on the TW’s goalies. TW 57, V 20. Relentless pressure from the Two Wells defenders saw Virginia continuously turn the ball over. Two Wells were able to capitalise with great shooting and team work. Despite the score line, Virginia never gave up. TW 73, V 25. A3: Virginia kept the pace steady all game to claim victory over Two Wells, 52-42. An even contest for the first quarter, with accurate shooting at both ends. TW 15, V 16 The second quarter saw more clean defensive intercepts, with Virginia capitalising. Carissa Buckley (GS) shot 11 goals for the quarter. TW 24, V 29.

The third quarter saw Two Wells make positional changes bringing Kirralee Rosewarne out to WD and providing the team with many turnovers. Cassie Kent passed well to fellow goalie Cristie Castle. TW 33, V 40 Virginia changed their goalies in the last quarter moving Kelly Newman to GS, which provided a strong option. Jess Walker-Smith played well with many defensive deflections. Another great effort from Carissa Buckley (GA) for Virginia. TW 42, V 52 A clean and open game of netball. Virginia won every quarter with steady play and consistently

choosing the right option. B Two Wells v Balaklava away: The Balak girls broke away early to snare a 25-goal win. Balaklava defence applied strong and effective pressure from the start. Kimberly Smyth, Two Wells GS, shot accurately over a distance in the first quarter. TW 6, B 6. A great quarter from Balaklava with precise shooting and intercepts from their defence. Carly Williams, Balaklava GA, played particularly well. TW 8, B 16. Both teams worked hard at keeping the ball down their end. Balaklava’s accurate shooting kept them in the lead. Great defensive pressure by Two Wells GK, Zoe

C2: Keisha Gregory, Long Plains runs towards the ball, as Hummocks opponent Zae Veitch heads down the court.

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 18, 2011

Grant. TW 10, B 27. Several rebounds by Two Wells CK, Chelsea Fabrici, and Ciara Guy played well for Balaklava. Balaklava also applied great defensive pressure, winning by 25. TW 12, B 37. C1: Two Wells dominated a smaller Virginia team to win 36-5. The first goal went to Two Wells, with accurate shooting by GA Jacinta Dephee and GS Rachel Forbes. Tight defence saw Two Wells well ahead before Virginia scored their first goal late in the first quarter. TW 11, V 1. Another defensive quarter from Two Wells, led by GK Molly Wilson and GD Chelsea Daly. Virginia failed to score. TW 23, V 1. A change of players on both sides didn’t seem to make much difference to the game. More great defensive work from GD Jade Mc Farlane and Gk Grace Slattery for Two Wells. Some good defending also by Virginia’s GD, Rachel O’Shea and a goal from GS Brooke Egal-Eaton saw a slightly better quarter for the visitors. TW 31, V 2. Scores were more even for the final quarter with Two Wells only scoring 5 more and Virginia shooting 3. However, the damage had already been done. TW 36, V 5. A great team effort saw Two Wells dominate the smaller Virginia team. A good comeback after losing last week. C2: Two Wells controlled the entire game to come out winners, 31-4. Two Wells C, Brooke Humphrys, passed terrifically, enabling Stephanie Seres at WA, good opportunities for a free flowing entry to the goal ring. Both Caitlin Musolino and Holly Bates GS worked the ring well and shot accurately. Virginia’s defence Kiara Hamblen GD and Rhiannon Luderig GK tried hard. TW 10, V 0. Virginia’s Bianca Leo, GS and Vicki Booth Elliot, GA, combined better to shoot their first goal of the match. Two Wells Stephanie Dedes GK and Tayla Southwell GD were kept on their toes. Both teams settled into the game with Two Wells continuing to shoot well. TW 22, V 1 Virginia’s defenders Rachel O’Shea GK and Sophie Daudle GD and Paige Riding WD, lifted their game along with Cheyenne Moritz at WA. Two Wells Amy Spoolder GS and Jamie-Leigh Stringer GA kept persisting under the pressure. TW 27, V 2. In the final quarter, Virginia picked up with Montana Daly WD and Sheyanne Draganofff WA contributing well. Two Wells Jade Murphy GD and Jaclyn Stankevicius WD both defended well throughout the game. TW 31, V 4. Although Two Wells controlled the game on the scoreboard, Virginia showed true passion, particularly in the last quarter.

B GRADE: Sophia Sach, Hummocks.

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Mallala Cleaning Service Phone: 8527 2161 A1 GRADE Hummocks........ 10.... 68.84 Balaklava............ 8..... 54.97 Two Wells............ 6..... 54.98 Mallala................ 6..... 47.21 Virginia................ 2..... 39.01 Long Plains......... 0..... 39.73 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 37.97 A2 GRADE Hummocks........ 10.... 66.45 Two Wells............ 8..... 62.59 Balaklava............ 6..... 54.30 Mallala................ 5..... 44.53 Virginia................ 3..... 38.30 Long Plains......... 2..... 42.74 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 34.17 A3 GRADE Hummocks........ 10.... 67.85 Virginia................ 8..... 54.19 Balaklava............ 6..... 58.20 Two Wells............ 6..... 51.56 Mallala................ 2..... 44.66 Hamley Bridge.... 2..... 33.42 Long Plains......... 0..... 32.88 A4 GRADE Two Wells............ 8..... 61.25 Balaklava............ 8..... 60.31 Hummocks......... 6..... 51.69 Mallala................ 6..... 49.24 Virginia................ 2..... 38.04 Long Plains......... 0..... 33.33 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 27.72 A5 GRADE Mallala................ 8..... 61.60 Two Wells............ 8..... 55.21 Hummocks......... 8..... 51.23 Balaklava............ 4..... 53.04 Mallala Away...... 4..... 42.65 Long Plains......... 2..... 41.29 Virginia................ 0..... 27.55

Supporting Local Netball A6 GRADE Mallala................ 8..... 54.89 Balaklava............ 8..... 54.81 Two Wells............ 6..... 48.90 Long Plains......... 6..... 47.89 Hamley Bridge.... 4..... 44.52 B GRADE Balak Away........ 10.... 66.17 Hummocks......... 8..... 65.08 Mallala................ 6..... 63.71 Balaklava............ 4..... 51.56 Hamley Bridge.... 4..... 40.18 Two Wells............ 2..... 33.46 Long Plains......... 0..... 26.34 C1 GRADE Hummocks........ 10.... 80.79 Hamley Bridge.... 6..... 79.08 Two Wells............ 6..... 52.26 Mallala................ 4..... 44.97 Balaklava............ 4..... 44.44 Long Plains......... 4..... 28.57 Virginia................ 0..... 12.50 C2 GRADE Mallala................ 9..... 66.19 Hamley Bridge.... 6..... 67.37 Balaklava............ 6..... 48.15 Two Wells............ 5..... 69.63 Hummocks......... 5..... 52.71 Virginia................ 2..... 34.04 Long Plains......... 1..... 19.57