Main Menu
Sub Main Menu
sunshine coast
national
extra
2:23PM Sunday 05 July, 2009

Junior netball finals

25 August 2008

| Jon and Karen Lunn

The junior winter netball season promises to close on an exciting note this Saturday when the grand finals are played in the 10, 11 and 12/13 Yrs divisions.

The 10 Yrs division should be a close affair between the Eumundi Fillies, who were forced into extra time in the semi-finals, and St Thomas More Storm, with the Storm edging out the Tewantin Tornadoes in Saturday’s preliminary play-off, 12-8.

After defeating St Thomas More Redskins 29-9 last Saturday, Noosaville Jumping Jelly Beans will have another opportunity against the Good Shepherd Smilies in the 11 Yrs grand final, while the Good Shepherd Kit Kats held on against St Thomas More Hot Chilli Peppers team to earn themselves a spot in the 12/13 Yrs grand final.

In last Saturday’s preliminary final, the Kit Kats got off to a flying start in the first quarter and were ahead by seven goals at half time, only to see the Hot Chilli Peppers peg back this lead to a two-goal margin in the third quarter.

However, strong defence from the Kit Kats and some great goaling under pressure saw the Good Shepherd girls clinch the game 23-19. Kit Kats will come up against St Thomas More Sharks in Saturday’s Grand Final.

Another highlight this Saturday will be the non-competitive games played by the Under 9 teams as well as a full game played by the Netta players.

The Netta program has been running all season under the guidance of Joy Van Zetten. Run every Saturday morning from 9-10am, the Netta program has been designed to teach players the basic skills of netball, as well as introduce them to the rules in a friendly, non-competitive environment.

Noosa Association congratulates all teams who have made it through to the Grand Final and wishes every player the best on luck on Saturday.

Have your say

We welcome comments on our stories and blogs - after all it's your site. Please note comments should be on-topic and not abusive. Comments are checked before publication.