Around the grounds in Melton and Moorabool

Kahli Johnson (Supplied)

MSW

Western United

Two Western United stars have been named in training squad camp for the Australian under-23 national team. All 22 members of the squad for the training camp played in the recent A-League Women’s season with nine different clubs represented from across Australia. Kahli Johnson, who has been part of the under-20 national team and Alana Cerne, have both been named in the squad for the camp.

VTCA

Burnside Springs United has announced the signing of Shohan Rangika for the next Victorian Turf Cricket Association season. Rangika joins the club from VTCA Senior division outfit Craigieburn, with aspirations of helping us build a successful culture and drive hard to push for and into finals. The club said Rangika is an aggressive batsmen and an off spin bowler.

VTCA

Caroline Springs Caitilin Pretty has claimed the Victorian Turf Cricket Association women’s player of the year medal. Pretty, who dominated with the bat, including hitting three 100s, finished with 60 votes. She was also named in the team of the year, alongside her premiership winning captain Alisha Fowler and teammate Myyen Au. Meanwhile, Melton South Royals’ Sameera Vithana won the Russell Pollock Medal for the best player in division 5.

FV

Melton continued its good form with a strong win against Ballarat in the FV state league 5 west competition on Saturday. The Phoenix took the lead in the 22nd minute through a penalty, before scoring twice late to seal a 3-0 win. In state league 4 west, it was a tough day for Spring Hills which lost to Keilor Wolves, 10-1. In state league 3 north-west, Westside Strikers lost to Williamstown, 1-0.