Cricket
Bacchus Marsh’s Sarah Bamford has been named in the Victorian Country Cricket League women’s team of the year. The selection process is based solely on statistics – runs, wickets and averages from across the eight VCCL region sides. Bamford was named as an opener after averaging 217 with the bat as she went out just once for the season.
EDFL
Hillside’s top three hopes took a hit in the Essendon District Football League division 1 competition. The Sharks put out a disappointing performance on Saturday, losing to Craigieburn, 16.11 (107)-6.12 (48). The Eagles jumped out of the blocks and led throughout the clash, with the Sharks kicking just three goals in each quarter. Khaill Kaakour and Robbie Castello were named the Sharks best. The Sharks sit in fourth spot, a game outside the top three. The Sharks face Taylors Lakes in the final round.
EDFL
Hillside finished the regular Essendon District Football League women’s premier division season with a big win against Essendon Doutta Stars on Saturday. The Sharks jumped out of the blocks against an understrength Stars line up and were never challenged on the way to an 11.12 (78)-1.0 (6) win. Emily Paterno kicked four goals in a best on ground performance for the Sharks. The Sharks will face Essendon Doutta Stars in an elimination final this Saturday at Taylors Lakes.
Ballarat NL
Melton got a rare win in the Ballarat Netball League on Saturday, proving too strong for East Point. A 12-4 first quarter set up the win for the Bloods, who were able to carry the momentum through for a 47-34 win. Shelby Holter scored 33 goals for the Bloods, as a fill in. The Bloods sit eighth on the ladder. In other results, Darley beat Sebastopol and Bacchus Marsh was too strong for Ballarat.
