General News
19 July, 2024
Defenders keep scores locked tight
THE North Central hockey Loddon Derby between Wedderburn and Boort women’s teams ended in a 2-2 draw last Saturday. The Redbacks, who drew 3-3 with ladder-leaders Charlton a week earlier, scored first in the opening quarter. The second term was...
THE North Central hockey Loddon Derby between Wedderburn and Boort women’s teams ended in a 2-2 draw last Saturday.
The Redbacks, who drew 3-3 with ladder-leaders Charlton a week earlier, scored first in the opening quarter. The second term was end-to-end play, with both sides unable to hit the net despite numerous goal attempts, until Boort scored from a short corner just before the main break.
Wedderburn took control in the third quarter, but great defence from the Magpies kept the scored tied entering the last term.
Boort hit the lead early in the quarter, but the Redbacks’ midfield began to dominate, and the levelling goal came with nine minutes on the clock. Wedderburn threw everything at their opponents for the rest of the game, but despite a string of short corners were unable to score again.
Best on ground for Wedderburn was Neve Nisbet, while the encouragement award went to Jade Cramp. Coach’s award went to Carlie Turnbull and junior player Chanelle Badenhorst.
Wedderburn’s underage team were helped out by Boort lending players in a 1-4 loss. Best for the Redbacks was Flynn Lonza, with the encouragement award going to Dakota Martin.
RESULTS
Under 12: Charlton 2 drew with Wycheproof-Narraport 2. Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers 0 lost to Birchip Watchem 3. Ladder: St Arnaud 100, Charlton 79, Birchip Watchem 63, Wycheproof-Narraport 59, Donald 25, Sea Lake Nandaly 15, Boort 4.
Underage: Boort 4 d Wedderburn 1. Charlton 3 d Wycheproof-Narraport 0. Sea Lake Nandaly 2 d Birchip Watchem 0. Ladder: St Arnaud 90, Donald 78, Sea Lake Nandaly 73, Charlton 63, Boort 43, Birchip Watchem 41, Wycheproof-Narraport 10, Wedderburn 0.
Women: Boort 2 drew with Wedderburn 2. Charlton 0 d Wycheproof-Narraport 0. Sea Lake Nandaly 2 d Birchip Watchem 0. Ladder: Charlton 78, Wycheproof-Narraport 74, Sea Lake Nandaly 73, St Arnaud 70, Boort 37, Wedderburn 27, Donald 11, Birchip Watchem 11.
Men 2024: Charlton 0 lost to Wycheproof-Narraport 4. Sea Lake Nandaly Tigers d Birchip Watchem 1. Donald 3 d Boort 2. Ladder: Donald 88, Boort 79, Wycheproof-Narraport 78, St Arnaud 43, Charlton 29, Sea Lake Nandaly 26, Birchip Watchem 0.