Lookout Sirens edge past Little Pearls Hurricanes
Lookout Sirens dug deep for a 28-26 win in their Scarborough Ladies Netball League Division One clash against Little Pearls Hurricanes.
This was a very close and hard-fought game throughout, the first quarter going the way of Sirens, sponsored by The Lookout on the Pier, with somegreatforwardmovement up the court from new signing Laura Fisher with the help of WA Sharron Agar.
Hurricanes’ Laura Noon helped her team keep in with a shout at the end of the quarter, Sirens leading 9-5.
The second quarter saw a swap round for the two Hurricanes shooters, Danni Kendrick (player of match) and Jade Sprintall, this bringing them back into the match even with the efforts of Sirens player of the match Bex Wilkinson.
Another new player for Sirens, Charlotte Simpson at wing, was effective at keeping her opponent at bay but the Hurricanes ploughed on to a lead going into half-time 14-11 in front.
The third quarter started after a few changes from both teams but the impetus stayed with Hurricanes with the ball very much in their half most of the quarter, showing great shootingfromtheshootersand goingintoahealthyleadforthe last quarter 24-17.
ThefinalquartersawSirens come out fighting, Jo Smith at wing managing to get some interceptions in and pushing up the court and teaming up with centre Leanne Anderson and
theshooters,RachPashbyand JaineBickerdikewhomanaged to get some great long range and close up shots in bringing the scores ever closer.
AtthefinalwhistleLookout Sirenscameoutthewinnersof this close run match 28-26.
The teams would like to thank the umpires Hattie and Candy.
Phoenix netted a 35-10 win in their match against Rumours.
Phoenix won the first centre pass and play commenced Phoenix C Abbie Magson was quick to pass the ball to Phoenix GA Sarah Watts which resulted in the first goal being scored by Phoenix GS Liv Woodhead.
Rumoursquicklytooktheir firstcentrepassbutthiswasinterceptedbyPhoenixresulting in another goal for the latter.
Rumours soon intercepted a Phoenix centre but Phoenix were quick to respond and their defence soon came back and play passed back into Phoenixhandswhichledtoanother goal by Woodhead.
Phoenix dominated play in the first quarter with their experience of playing together beingshownoncourtresulting inascoreof11-3attheendofthe first quarter.
Play was switched up in the second quarter with a change toPhoenixattackanddefence.
Rumourswerequickoffthe mark, scoring a quick goal.
There was some lovely shooting by Rumours GA but Phoenix were hot off the mark and interceptions resulted in some more goals being scored by them and they led 19-8 by half-time.
Thethirdquartersawsome quick play by both teams and fighting spirit being displayed on court with Phoenix scoring 10 goals.
The last quarter saw a couple of Rumours centre passes intercepted by Watts resultinginfurthergoalsforPhoenix and some rebounds converted into goals which saw the final score being 35-10.
Phoenixplayerofthematch was Helen Emmett.