Sport
28 June, 2024
Eagles soar over South
THE previously undefeated South Warrnambool suffered its first loss of the season last weekend, going down to the Eagles by 70 points.
North Warrnambool thrilled its home crowd at Bushfield on Saturday, getting the jump on South early in the game before heading into the main break with a handy 29-point lead.
The strong attacking moves and defensive pressure continued from the Eagles in the third quarter, resulting in an additional six majors on the board for the home side while the Roosters were contained to just three behinds for the term.
In a more even final quarter on the scoreboard, the Eagles booted another five goals while the Roosters managed 4.1.
Finals scores were North Warrnambool 17.13.115 to South Warrnambool 6.9.45.
Best for North were Jett Bermingham, Angus Noske, Bailey Jenkinson, Jordan Dillon, Jackson Grundy and Zac Everall.
Best for South were Liam Mullen, Archie Stevens, Patrick Anderson, Myles McCluggage, Shannon Beks and Samuel Rhodes.
Despite the upset loss, the Roosters retain top spot on the Hampden League ladder and will this weekend face the fifth-placed Terang Mortlake.
The Eagles also prevailed in the reserves match last weekend, defeating the Roosters by 14 points, 8.11.59 to 6.9.45.
Best for the victors were Will McConnell, Baillie Keast, Sam Worden, Alexander Jennings, Oliver Delaney and hank Schlaghecke.
Best for South were Willem O’Sullivan, Jake O’Sullivan, Peter Doukas, Sam Lenehan, Dan Thornton and Kym Eagleson.
South Warrnambool were victorious in the Open netball last weekend, defeating North 66-33.
