Pigeon netballers tussle with Magpies

Yarrawonga’s A Grade showed up this week adamant to reverse the result from round 4 against Wangaratta Magpies.

The Magpies were once again quick out of the blocks, applying strong defensive pressure down the court and capitalising on turnovers.

Down by 3 goals at quarter time, the Pigeons stuck it out and were able to bring the margin to only 1 goal down going into half time.

The third quarter saw the Magpies come back and hold a 4 goal lead going into the final.

Full court defence from the Pigeons created turnovers that they were then able to peg back the margin and win a thriller in the final seconds by 1 goal.

Yarrawonga will look to take momentum into their clash with Corowa next week

Best: Kaleisha Pell and Emily Laracy.

B Grade

Wangaratta Magpies 37 defeated Yarrawonga 32

It was a tough game for the B Grade team this week. With over half of the team out, they saw some club greats help out with numbers, as well as a ring in from another league.

The girls got out to a great start and worked hard to keep their lead.

Unfortunately, ended up losing the game by 5 goals. The girls look forward to the coming weeks with a lot of determination to finish the season strong and move up the ladder

Best: Players player – Eva Cummins and Hannah Symes.

C Grade

Wangaratta Magpies 46 defeated Yarrawonga 37.

The girls knew this game would be tough against rival Magpies. The Pigeon’s tested out new combinations and set plays which provided strong defensive pressure and resulted in multiple turnovers.

Both teams came out firing but ultimately Wang came away with the win.

Best: Lauren Mulquiney and Kirby Holmquest.

Under 17s

Wangaratta Magpies 48 defeated Yarrawonga 15.

Best: Skai McConnell.

Under 15s

Wangaratta Magpies 54 defeated Yarrawonga 31.

Best: Ella Lewis and Olivia Lewis.