UNDER 13s The girls had their work cut out for them with a tough opponent in ladder leaders Mooroopna. The game started quickly off the whistle, and the first turnover went Euroa’s way. Isla Healey and Skye Cameron combined well to move the ball beautifully down the court, rewarded by Chloe Harvey-Bredden’s accuracy in goal shooter. Euroa’s defensive end had a busy morning with the Mooroopna goalers moving about the ring with pace. Lilly Cakebread and Olivia Kelly got their hands on plenty, gaining valuable rebounds, turning the ball over, and giving Euroa opportunities to convert. Harlow Cummins came into wing defence and slowed down the attacking end, keeping her hands over the ball when her opponent had possession. Euroa saw some changes in this quarter, with Zoe Pretlove moving into goal keeper. She moved brilliantly and made the attackers work hard for every goal. Mackenzie Hamill in centre provided Euroa with strong ball movement through each channel and third. Her court awareness impressed, taking electric intercepts and rattling the Mooroopna side at moments throughout the quarter. While it was a tough day on the court, it is clear the girls’ netball has improved since the start of the season. Their ball movement, decision making and footwork are all a credit to them. Mooroopna are a tough side to compete against, and the girls held their heads high. They fought through a fast paced match and earned the attitude of the day for their resilience, teamwork and determination. It was a strong team effort, not reflected on the scoreboard, but one the girls should be proud of. SCOREBOARD: Euroa 8 defeated by Mooroopna 45 UNDER 13 SECONDARY DIVISION ONE By JO BURDEN Euroa secured a solid 30 to 19 win over Mooroopna, delivering a confident performance after a slow start. Tully and Molly were instrumental early on, applying pressure through quick movement, sharp footwork and strong aerial contests. Their intensity made it difficult for Mooroopna to find space in the attacking third. In the goal circle, Ava, Zara, and Evie worked seamlessly together throughout the game. Their constant movement and clever positioning created plenty of scoring opportunities and kept the Mooroopna defence on the back foot. Euroa flicked a switch in the second quarter, gaining momentum and turning the game in their favour. The defensive trio of Issy, Isla, and Leila were outstanding, putting relentless pressure on their opponents. Their efforts forced multiple held balls and turnovers, which Euroa capitalised on to take the lead. It was a team performance full of grit, energy and cohesion, with every player contributing to the result. SCOREBOARD: Euroa 30 defeated Mooroopna 19. Best on court: Zara Hill
