Pigeons claim large victory

A beautiful, warm winters day saw a round 16 encounter between Yarrawonga and Albury Tigers.

Whilst Albury fought hard early, Yarrawonga A Grade quickly found their fantastic form that they have been showing in recent weeks.

Defensive duo, Emily Laracy and Kylie Leslie, worked tirelessly all game with phenomenal one on one pressure causing many turnovers and opportunities for the attack.

Yarrawonga built to a strong lead at half time and took the opportunity to showcase the amazing, talented youth at Yarrawonga.

Mylah Kennedy (15 years old) came on to shoot 12 goals in goal attack, supporting Kaleisha Pell’s continued strong form with 31 goals.

A big congratulations to Eva Cummins (17 years old) who debuted for Yarrawonga in wing defence.

The future is bright at the Pigeons! Yarrawonga built on its connections throughout the game, striding home to a 30-goal victory over the Tigers.

Awards: Players Player – Kylie Leslie, Coaches Award – Emily Laracy.

B Grade

Yarrawonga 42 defeated Albury 38

This was always going to be a tough encounter with the victor securing the fifth position on the ladder, and with the chance to play finals both sides fought hard in the first quarter and was an even contest.

Abby provided strong leads in the attack end and was a focal point bringing the ball into the attack end. Yarrawonga had a 1 goal lead going into the second quarter.

Liv got her hands to some great intercepts and the goalers capitalised on those opportunities.

In the second quarter Yarrawonga shut down Albury goalers with Albury only securing 6 points to Yarrawonga's 12.

B Grade were grateful for the support of Mylah and Eva and they showed their dominance when they stepped onto the court.

Albury did come back in that third and fourth quarters, but Yarrawonga never gave up and kept providing defensive pressure up the court.

With strong goal shooting by Briar and Mylah, Yarrawonga were not going to lose this game.

Yarrawonga were the eventual winners by 4 points and are looking stronger and stronger each time they play.

Awards: Players player - Briar Rodaughan and Coaches Award - Liv Lovell.

C Grade

Yarrawonga 38 defeated by Albury 42

The C Grade girls knew it was going to be a tough one coming up against top spot.

Both teams come out strong it was a great game by both teams and close throughout the entire game. Yarra were down by 1 goal going into the last quarter and started to slip away halfway through the last.

It was a great game by Yarra and they fought to the end. Awards went to Kirby she continued to defend well and rebound creating lots do turnovers.

Lauren was the other award winner going in nearly every position on the court great talk and drives throughout the midcourt.

Under 17s

Yarrawonga 34 defeated by Albury 38

A beautiful Saturday morning for playing netball for the Pigeons and the Tigers. The team started strong and kept the score goal for goal.

Zoe Schweda, Skai McConnell and Milla Fletcher worked well together in the defensive ring getting multiple rebounds, intercepts, tips and taps throughout the game.

Kendall Connell, Mia Wheaton, and Emma Thompson carried the ball down the court into the attacking circle where Lucy Judd and Indi Wheeler worked the ball into the ring.

The girls had a great game and showed how much they have improved throughout the season.

Best Players - Skai McConnell, Indi Wheeler.

Under 15s

Yarrawonga 23 defeated by Albury 60

Albury played a quick game in offence. The Pigeons were outmatched in size and speed. However, the girls put up a good fight and remained competitive throughout the game.

As two regular shooters were away, Winnie (defender) and Chloe (midcourter) stepped in and played half a game each in goals.

The Under 15s are lucky to have such flexibility in the team.

Best Players - Lilly and Winnie.