BY NATHAN DOLE
KERANG overcame a spirited first half from Cohuna Kangas in Saturday’s fourth round of A-grade netball in the Central Murray FNL competition.
The Kangas led 9-8 at quarter-time at Kerang’s Riverside Park, but the Blues lifted to win the second, 11-8.
After the main break it was the Blues who charged clear as they won the third, 19-8, and the last, 17-12, to record a 55-37 victory.
Courtney Robertson scored 29 goals for Kerang as Keiarah Brooks added 26.
The Kangas’ attack was led by Kobie McIvor, 19, and Carmen Dye, 18.
Lake Boga won a closely-fought contest with Tyntynder at Lake Boga Sports Club.
The Magpies led 11-8 at quarter-time and then won the second, 16-10.
Tyntynder fought back strongly to cut the deficit by three goals in the third, but it was the Magpies who took the points in a 46-40 result.
Sarah Hepburn hit a game-high 38 goals for Lake Boga as Katie Hepburn added eight.
Tyntynder’s attack was led by Kimberley Calvert, 25, and Kelsey Rowe, 15.
Balranald was too strong for Koondrook Barham in a 40-goal victory on the Barham court.
The Roos led 14-4 at quarter-time and then won the second, 19-8.
Balranald went on to win 66-26.
Ella Mirtschin led Balranald’s attack on 34 goals as Jess Perry added 19 and Madison Jess chipped in with 13.
Goalscorers for Koondrook Barham were Shanae O’Donoghue, 18, and Remy Doyle, 8.
Mallee Eagles soared to a 44-goal win against Tooleybuc Manangatang at Tooleybuc.
Kellie Walker dominated for the Eagles to score 56 goals as Megan Thorneycroft chipped in with 23.
Swan Hill won all quarters on its way to a 67-29 victory against Nyah Nyah West United at Swan Hill.
The Swans dominated the first half to lead 35-17 at the main break.
With Ingrid Condely hitting a game-high 40 goals and Zoe Morris, 18 goals, and Casey Frame, nine, also on target it was Swan Hill which marked a 67-29 victory.
Leading goalscorer for Nyah Nyah West United was Denise Snyder on 14.
Standings in the Central Murray FNL A-grade netball competition:
Kerang 165 per cent, 16 points; Lake Boga 129, 16; Swan Hill 194, 12; Woorinen 136, 12; Balranald 160, 8; Mallee Eagles 109, 4; Cohuna 90, 4; Nyah Nyah West United 79, 4; Tyntynder 74, 4; Koondrook Barham 55, 0; Tooleybuc Manangatang 39, 0.
In Saturday’s fifth round, Tyntynder takes on Kerang at Alan Garden Reserve in Swan Hill from 2.30pm.
Woorinen Tigers are at home to face Koondrook Barham.
Balranald and Lake Boga meet on the Kangaroos’ ground at Balranald’s Greenham Park.
Cohuna tackles Swan Hill at Cohuna Recreation Reserve.
Nyah Nyah West United meets Tooleybuc Manangatang in the battle of the Demons and Saints at Nyah Recreation Reserve.
Mallee Eagles have the bye.
Round four scoreboard:
A-reserve:
Kerang 30 lt Cohuna 42, Lake Boga 51 d Tyntynder 30, Tooleybuc Manangatang 25 lt Mallee Eagles 55, Swan Hill 55 d Nyah Nyah West United 33.
B-grade:
Kerang 20 lt Cohuna 69, Lake Boga 38 d Tyntynder 25, Koondrook Barham 35 lt Balranald 35, Tooleybuc Manangatang 20 lt Mallee Eagles 75, Swan Hill 28 lt Nyah Nyah West United 31.
B-reserve:
Kerang 50 lt Cohuna 51, Lake Boga 30 lt Tyntynder 35, Koondrook Barham 58 d Balranald 40, Tooleybuc Manangatang 13 lt Mallee Eagles 69, Swan Hill 49 d Nyah Nyah West United 25.
18-and-under:
Kerang 11 lt Cohuna 94, Lake Boga 13 lt Tyntynder 62, Tooleybuc Manangatang 33 lt Mallee Eagles 62, Swan Hill 74 d Nyah Nyah West United 7.
16-and-under:
Kerang 55 d Cohuna 36, Lake Boga 65 d Tyntynder 27, Koondrook Barham 32 d Balranald 18, Tooleybuc Manangatang 36 d Mallee Eagles 28, Swan Hill 50 d Nyah Nyah West United 17.
14-and-under:
Kerang 29 d Cohuna 18, Lake Boga 19 d Tyntynder 13, Koondrook Barham 30 d Balranald 21, Tooleybuc Manangatang 18 lt Mallee Eagles 35, Swan Hill 28 d Nyah Nyah West United 21.
Netball ladders after four rounds:
A-reserve:
Mallee Eagles 163 per cent, 16 points; Lake Boga 165, 12; Woorinen 148, 12; Swan Hill 128, 8; Balranald 120, 8; Cohuna 80, 8; Kerang 78, 8; Tyntynder 85, 4; Nyah Nyah West United 74, 4; Tooleybuc Manangatang 63, 0.
B-grade:
Mallee Eagles 191 per cent, 12 points; Woorinen 182, 12; Koondrook Barham 112, 12; Lake Boga 109, 10; Swan Hill 154, 8; Nyah Nyah West United 133, 8; Balranald 92, 8; Cohuna 111, 6; Kerang 45, 4; Tyntynder 61, 0; Tooleybuc Manangatang 38, 0.
B-reserve:
Cohuna 120 per cent, 16 points; Swan Hill 229, 12; Mallee Eagles 152, 12; Koondrook Barham 136, 12; Kerang 136, 8; Tyntynder 81, 8; Balranald 100, 4; Woorinen 93, 4; Lake Boga 85, 4; Nyah Nyah West United 57, 0; Tooleybuc Manangatang 18, 0.
18-and-under:
Tyntynder 386 per cent, 16 points; Cohuna 305, 16; Swan Hill 256, 12; Mallee Eagles 184, 12; Koondrook Barham 76, 8; Tooleybuc Manangatang 84, 4; Lake Boga 71, 4; Woorinen 63, 4; Kerang 34, 4; Nyah Nyah West United 16, 0.
16-and-under:
Lake Boga 184 per cent, 16 points; Kerang 167, 16; Woorinen 320, 12; Koondrook Barham 126, 12; Swan Hill 144, 8; Tooleybuc Manangatang 117, 8; Cohuna 85, 4; Tyntynder 57, 4; Mallee Eagles 81, 0; Balranald 34, 0; Nyah Nyah West United 26, 0.
14-and-under:
Mallee Eagles 176 per cent, 16 points; Lake Boga 212, 12; Koondrook Barham 194, 12; Woorinen 166, 8; Swan Hill 136, 8; Tyntynder 86, 8; Balranald 104, 4; Tooleybuc Manangatang 79, 4; Kerang 72, 4; Nyah Nyah West United 57, 4; Cohuna 22, 0.