Berrigan battle Blighty on netball court

Berrigan started their Picola & District League netball season with a home game against Blighty on Saturday.The round two clashes between the Saints and the Redeyes were played at Berrigan, with results as follows:Under 11s: It was fantastic to see the youngest netballers in the competition come out with such enthusiasm and determination on both sides and enjoy being out there. Well done girls.Blighty showed plenty of improvement from all the girls with good shooting by Kyah Watson a highlight.Scores were not recorded.Awards, Berrigan: Pam’s Award - Lillianna MeyerVale and Meyerville Racing - Rosie Phillips.Blighty: Milly Hanmer, Catie Michael, Shelby Huckin and Cassady Sibraa.Under 13s: The U13s Saints worked well together this being their first time actually playing as a team, showing good skills in all areas of the court.For Blighty Ashlea Charlton and Gemma Macdonald teamed beautifully to create many turnovers.However, it was the Saints that stood tall on Saturday.Berrigan would like to thank the Tocumwal girls who have helped Berrigan field a team in a season we thought may not happen at all.Final score, Berrigan 32 to Blighty 4.Awards, Berrigan: Berrigan Takeaway & Pizza – Miley Driscoll, Barooga Laundromat - Lora Owen, Jax Wright Award - Molly Bradley.Blighty: Ashlea Charlton, Gemma Macdonald and Kyah Watson.Under 15s: It was obvious all girls were glad to be out there, with Blighty proving too strong on the day.The game play was strong at both ends of the court for the Redeyes, which is a credit to their midcourters.Final score, Blighty 32 to Berrigan 14.Awards, Berrigan: Barooga Laundromat - Abby O’Connell, Berrigan Café & Pizza - Francesca Urrutia, Kayleigh & Rossy - Asha Campbell.Blighty: Eliza Bradford and Shae Learmonth.Under 17s: In a high scoring game Berrigan U17s came out ahead.Shooters from both sides had their eye in and hardly missed an opportunity to score.Final score, Berrigan 69 to Blighty 42Awards, Berrigan: Essential Hair & Beauty - Lily Sharp, J&D Nolan Excavation - Mackenzie Hannan, Capable Minds - Charlie Mason.Blighty: Gabby Clarke and Karla Nicholls.