A Grade

On a beautiful long weekend at Phillip Island, the A Grade netballers showcased skill, determination and Anzac spirit in a close encounter against Bass for the annual Anzac match.

Both teams started strong, with the first quarter a goal-for-goal battle.

Phillip Island’s young shooters demonstrated impressive composure, matching every centre pass with an accurate conversion, keeping the scoreboard ticking over.

In the second quarter, Bass gained the upper hand, pulling ahead by four goals.

Their defensive pressure and sharp shooting challenged the girls, but the Phillip Island team remained composed and determined.

The third quarter marked a turning point.

Phillip Island lifted their intensity, stepping up their defensive efforts and executing crisp, clean passes into the ring.

A run of five unanswered goals saw them reclaim the momentum, thanks to strong intercepts and smooth transitions down the court.

The final quarter opened once again with a tightly contested exchange, goal-for-goal.

However, the Phillip Island girls found another gear, dominating through crucial rebounds, sharp centre pass conversions and game-changing intercepts.

Their consistency allowed them to break away, sealing a hard-fought and well-deserved victory.

A special congratulations to the team’s youngest A-Grade player, Aisha Hibbert who was awarded the Anzac Medal for her outstanding performance.

Final scores: Phillip Island 52 def Kilcunda Bass 48.

B Grade: Phillip Island 33 def by Kilcunda Bass 45.

C Grade: Phillip Island 23 def Kilcunda Bass 22.

D Grade: Phillip Island 30 def Kilcunda Bass 26.

U17s: Phillip Island 50 def Kilcunda Bass 3.

U15s: Phillip Island 31 def Kilcunda Bass 19.

U13s: Phillip Island 28 def Kilcunda Bass 17.

U11s: Phillip Island 20 def Kilcunda Bass 8.