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West Australian
11-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
LGSHA 2025: Carter's strike gives wily Mt Barker the edge over North Albany in Retravision A-Grade contest
Laura Carter scored the only goal of the game as Mt Barker edged North Albany in the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association's Retravision women's A-grade competition on Saturday in Albany. Renae Parsons bossed the midfield for Mt Barker and Olivia Riggall was always a threat, but Redbacks had chances, notably from a penalty corner which was blocked heroically by Clare King. Urged to press by coach Darren Parkes because they had nothing to lose, Redbacks came close in the final stages but Mt Barker stayed strong to move level with their rivals on points after the 1-0 result. Mt Barker coach Richard Ewen admitted his side had been fortunate to hold on at the death. 'It was an even game, we had chances and so did they,' he said. 'They really pressed in the second half, so we were maybe a bit lucky in the end.' Parkes' view was that his side had made a slow start and could not get the better of Mt Barker's wise heads. 'We were missing a few players but we didn't really turn up,' he said. 'They had the experience and the level heads who controlled the game.' Parsons, King and Carter were Mt Barker's best while Stella Gordon, Beck Gallimore and Tully Joy caught the eye for Redbacks. Spencer Park head the ladder, three points clear of North Albany who trail Mt Barker on win ratio. Lauren Spinks, Chloe Bunny, Ruby Bradbury and Charlotte Clayton scored for the defending premiers in their 4-1 victory over Manypeaks. Georgia Stephenson found the net for Manypeaks and performed well, along with Kathryn Slattery and Bronwyn Pitman. Rachael Goetze, Tallulah Gouldthorp and Sarah Hearle were Park's best performers. Parkes had a busy day, for once his coaching duties were over, he was in action on the pitch for Spencer Park in the men's A-grade competition against Manypeaks. It was Peaks who were first out of the blocks converting two penalty corners for a 2-0 lead. However, Park were able to gather their wits and fight back with two corners of their own, the game eventually ending 3-3. Jack Mills, Mitch Bradbury and Ryan Johnson were on target for Manypeaks while Park's response came from Mitchell Pike, Charlie Hudson and Parkes. Mills, Bradbury and Oliver Douglas played well for Peaks while Pike, Ben Ross and Parkes were Park's best performers. Parkes said they had been able to adjust after a team talk at quarter-time. 'We were very much on the back foot at the start, but we were able to change focus and, in the end, we got them on the hop,' he said. The draw means Spencer Park stay top of the ladder, three points clear of Manypeaks. In the other game, Redbacks beat Mt Barker 2-0 thanks to goals from Reuben Law-Davis and Jack Stevens. Astyn Temby, Hamish Wilkes and Lawson Terpstra were on form for Redbacks while Aaron Downham, Oliver Ritchie and Nic Slade did their best in a losing cause for Mt Barker.
West Australian
28-04-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Giants drop two but coach sees positive signs
Goldfields Giants teenager Chloe Zorzi's rise as a valuable frontliner continued last weekend — despite the squad's two-game NBL1 women's road series ending with twin defeats. Zorzi, 17, racked-up 17 points, five rebounds, two assists, and three steals in Saturday's 87-75 loss against Lakeside. She backed it up the following day with 15 points in a 91-69 loss against Perth. Goldfields led by 12 points in the third quarter of Saturday's clash, but an imposing opposition front court of Teige Morrell and Sam Lubcke tipped the scales in Lakeside's favour. On Sunday, the Giants led at quarter-time and were still in the hunt during the final term before the Redbacks pulled away. 'We showed some great signs in both games,' Giants coach Jaymi Worthington said. 'Some foul trouble in the Redbacks' game cost us with our two talls fouling out — Kate (Sidebottom) and Josephine Odude, and we ran out of steam in the latter stages which was a bit disappointing. 'Against Lakeside, they once again had two very dominant bigs that meant our girls were also in foul trouble (and) we lacked that extra rotation, I suppose — when the girls were really gassed and just couldn't hold on. 'But there's positive signs and it was great being able to compete against two quality sides on the road.' Ahead of her 18th birthday in October and already approaching the 40-game mark, Zorzi is ranked second on the Giants for points, assists and blocked shots in what Worthington said a was a major tick for the club's junior development program. Ladder: Cougars (4-0); Eagles (4-0); Hawks (3-1); Redbacks (3-1); Tigers (3-1); Senators (3-1); Magic (3-2); Lightning (2-3); Giants (1-3); Flames (1-3); Slammers (1-4); Wolves (0-4); Suns (0-5).
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mitch Owen cracks 48-ball ton as Tasmania beat Redbacks
Mitch Owen has produced yet another heroic batting display, crushing 149 off 69 balls in Tasmania's thrilling two-wicket One-Day Cup win over South Australia. Ladder leaders South Australia posted a formidable 9-329 in Sunday's match at Adelaide Oval courtesy of hefty knocks from Mackenzie Harvey (129 off 118 balls) and Daniel Drew (63 off 55 balls). Owen went into overdrive in Tasmania's run chase, cracking 14 fours and 10 sixes in a blistering knock that helped lift the visitors to 3-197 by the 20th over. He reached his century in just 48 balls. It was a near mirror image to his heroics in the BBL final, when his 108 off 42 balls lifted the Hobart Hurricans to victory over the Sydney Thunder. 48-BALL TON!! 💥Another sensational knock by Mitch Owen! #OneDayCup — (@cricketcomau) February 23, 2025 Owen's innings on Sunday finally came to an end when he was bowled between his legs by Wes Agar, with Tasmania slipping to 8-291 in the 39th over. With Tasmania still requiring 39 runs to win, Will Prestwidge (26no) and Tom Rogers (16no) dug in to see their team over the line with six balls to spare. The Redbacks entered Sunday's match knowing they had already secured a spot in the March 1 final, and they were then guaranteed hosting rights when Victoria beat NSW. That result catapulted Victoria from fourth to second, securing the Bushrangers a spot in next Saturday's final against the Redbacks at Adelaide Oval. Tasmania finished the season in fifth spot with three wins, three losses and a no-result from their seven games. A beauty of a leg break from Lloyd Pope kick-started an almost hat-trick... 🤤 #OneDayCup — (@cricketcomau) February 23, 2025 South Australia made a hot start on Sunday, reaching 1-207 by the 33rd over as Harvey (14 fours, four sixes) and Drew took control. Tigers allrounder Beau Webster (3-48) helped limit the damage, ensuring South Australia's total didn't become insurmountable. Although Tasmania lost wickets at regular intervals, Owen's explosiveness ensured they had plenty of runs on the scoreboard. The 23-year-old cracked the Redbacks' attack to all parts of the ground, with Jordan Buckingham (1-79 off eight overs) and Wes Agar (2-91 off 10 overs) suffering the bulk of the punishment. Spinner Lloyd Pope (2-46 off 10 overs) was South Australia's best bowler.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Victoria thrash NSW to secure berth in one-day final
Victoria have secured a spot in the One-Day Cup final after defeating NSW by eight wickets on the back of blistering knocks from Campbell Kellaway and Peter Handscomb. In reply to NSW's 310 in Sunday's clash at Cricket Central in Sydney, Victoria reached the victory target with a whopping 74 balls to spare. Kellaway (117 not out off 101 balls) and Handscomb (91no off 52 balls) led the way, combining for an unbeaten 145-run stand on the way to the bonus-point win. Victoria will now meet South Australia in the March 1 final, with the ladder-leading Redbacks earning hosting rights. Peter Handscomb puts Victoria into the #OneDayCup final!They chase down NSW's 310 with a bonus point! 🤯 Scorecard: — (@cricketcomau) February 23, 2025 Victoria started the last round of the season in fourth spot on the ladder. But third-placed Queensland's shock loss to last-placed WA opened the door for Victoria to leapfrog NSW, who started the round in second. Things were going swimmingly for the Vics when NSW crashed to 6-181 following the departure of Jack Edwards in the 34th over. It looked set to become 7-181 next ball - only for Handscomb to drop an absolute sitter at square leg. Chris Green was facing his first ball when he skied Sam Elliott to Handscomb, who bobbled the simplest of catches. Green went on to make 57 off 47 balls among a 117-run partnership with Lachlan Shaw (80 off 67), helping lift NSW above 300. We've bowled NSW out for 310. Murph and Sidds lead the way with 3 wickets a piece, with Sutho also grabbing 2 #vicsdoitbetter — Victorian Cricket Team (@VicStateCricket) February 23, 2025 A 106-run opening stand between Kellaway and Harry Dixon (57 off 37 balls) set up Victoria's run chase, with Handscomb joining in on the fun once Marcus Harris departed for 37. Handscomb received a life on eight when wicketkeeper Josh Philippe grassed a tough one-handed diving attempt. He was still on eight when he survived a tight lbw shout. Handscomb made the most of the reprieves to produce a vital knock, cracking 12 fours and two sixes in a raw display of power and finesse. Kellaway was equally impressive, with his 13 fours and three sixes lifting him to a maiden One-Day Cup century. It marked a disappointing end to the season for NSW, who entered their last match of the regular season in second spot but knowing a loss would cost them a berth in the final. Blues opener Sam Konstas made a scratchy 18 off 38 balls before charging down the wicket to Todd Murphy (3-46) and being stumped. Murphy sent Moises Henriques (15) and Oliver Davies (24 off 20 balls) packing as NSW went from 1-96 to 6-181 despite a defiant knock from Matthew Gilkes (72 off 74 balls). Handscomb's dropped catch was an important turning point, with Shaw and Green taking control of the innings from that point. But Victoria made light work of the big chase, going at more than eight runs an over to not only snare the win, but also the bonus point.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Collapses galore as WA and Redbacks crumble in Shield
Bowlers have feasted as a whopping 20 wickets fell on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield clash between Western Australia and South Australia at the WACA Ground. Defending champions WA lost 8-48 as they crashed from 2-72 to be rolled for 120 on a testing wicket on Saturday. In reply, the Redbacks were bowled out for 124, with WA paceman Brody Couch (4-33) the chief destroyer. WA opener Sam Fanning (49) got the home side off to a solid start, but he played a lone hand as Liam Scott (3-10 off 8.4 overs), Jordan Buckingham (3-35) and Brendan Doggett (2-24) feasted for the SA. Joel Curtis (15) and Ashton Turner (12) were the only other WA players apart from Fanning to make it into double figures. We have a short lead on a spicy pitch at the WACA, as 20 wickets fall on Day 1. We will begin our second bowling innings tomorrow at 1pm ACDT. Make sure to tune in on Kayo Sports or #sheffieldshield — South Australia Cricket Teams (@SACricketTeams) February 8, 2025 Any thoughts of South Australia being able to build a big first-innings lead quickly evaporated, despite the best efforts of Jason Sangha (45 off 81). Openers Conor McInerney (four) and Henry Hunt (15) weren't able to stick around for an extended period. Sangha was a steadying force for the Redbacks, but they crashed from 2-53 to 124 all out as WA's attack wreaked havoc. Couch led the destruction, while spinner Corey Rocchiccioli (3-10) and Joel Paris (2-34) were also among the wickets. Cameron Gannon only took the one scalp, but it was a ripper of a delivery that kicked up and caught the glove of a surprised Sangha. The match shapes as crucial in the race to reach the March 26-29 final. The Redbacks (29.93 points) sit on top of the ladder with three wins and two draws from six games, while WA (23.91 points) sit fourth with two wins and two draws from six outings.
