VTCA
Caroline Springs had one of its best wins of the season, beating last season’s grand finalists Grand United in the Victorian Turf Cricket Association division 3. The Falcons made 6-204 before bowling Grand United out for 188. Meanwhile in division 5, Melton Centrals opened its account against Burnside Springs and Melton South Royals defeated Barkly Street Uniting.
Bowls
Bacchus Marsh got a much needed win in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 4 competition. Bacchus Marsh split the rinks with Heathmont, but a 36-9 win by Lee Greening, sealed the 94 (14)-77 (4) win. Bacchus Marsh sits in seventh spot after six rounds. In division 2, section 2, Melton beat Whittlesea 3, 75 (15)-57 (3). Melton sits top, 12 points clear of second and third.
CBL
The Melton Thoroughbreds men’s side finished the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League north-west regular season undefeated. The Thoroughbreds were pushed to the limit on Saturday night against the Mildura Heat, winning 81-79. Bol Bak top scored with 22 points for the Thoroughbreds. Finals start this weekend. The Thoroughbreds’ women lost to the Heat, 79-75. Both Bacchus Marsh Lions sides finished the season with wins against the Echuca Pirates. Neither Lions side will play finals.
Ballarat NL
Darley has started to lock in some of the key pieces that helped the club make two Ballarat Netball League grand finals this year. Star defender Grace Markovic returns for her third season and on the back of playing a key role in the A-grade team this year. Jamiee Smith, who won the club’s under-19 best and fairest last season, proved a strong contributor this year for the Devils and is expected to continue to push up the ranks.
