South Barwon retained top spot on the Geelong Netball League ladder with a five-goal win against Leopold on Saturday June 22.
The Swans led by just one goal at the last break, but powered home to win 53 to 48.
Olivia Cameron was best for South Barwon rotating through wing attack and goal attack while Georgia Corbett was excellent at wing defence/
For the Lions, Amelia Holland was in great form at wing attack while Maggie Leahy and Breanna Heagney were superb in defence.
NEWTOWN & CHILWELL raced out of the blocks against Grovedale with a 23-goal first term.
The Eagles led 42 to 16 at half time although Grovedale lifted in the second, it wasn’t enough.
The Eagles won 76 to 37 with VNL stars Ruby Pekin-Schlicht and Julia Woolley starring while Amy Wirth played three good quarters in defence.
For the Tigers, Morgan Byrne battled away at goal keeper and Esther Kidmas was excellent at the other end of the court.
COLAC was too strong for St Albans, winning 61 to 26.
Wing attack Amy Hammond was dominant and goal attack Emily Murfitt played her role while for the Supersaints Amy Cook couldn’t have done much more in defence.
BELL PARK chalked up win number two with a 66 to 39 win against Lara.
Olivia Richards was brilliant at wing defence, Molly Jozwik excelled at goal keeper and Rebecca Trenerry had three terrific quarters at wing attack before moving to goal attack in the last team.
For the Cats, Rikki Van Gemert was a tower of strength in defence.
ST JOSEPH’S defeated Geelong West on Sunday and sits in second spot on the ladder.
After starting the season with five wins, the Giants have now lost three of their past four games and are two games clear of Leopold in fifth spot.
