By Emma Badrock
Round 9 vs Modewarre
17/1 – Ocean Grove 31 def Modewarre 24
Grove led at every change and opened up a handy nine-goal buffer at half time. Modda came back slighty in the second half but the damage had been done. The girls are on top of the ladder and undefeated.
best: Zoe Murrells, Elli Campbell, Keely Reid.
17/2 – Ocean Grove 39 def Modewarre 12
The game was all but over in the first quarter with Grove holding a 12-goal lead. Jaspa Wilding was in fire in goals with 21. Grove is in third place on the ladder.
Best: not supplied
15/1 – Ocean Grove 53 def Modewarre 6
With a 26 to 1 lead at half time, Ocean Grove steamrolled the Warriors side. Grove is in fourth spot, but with a three-game buffer between it and Queenscliff.
Best: Anna Smith, Abbey Stanic, Lucy Teese
15/2 – Ocean Grove 16 drew with Torquay 16
Ocean Grove is in third place on the ladder with five wins, three losses and a tie.Best: not supplied
13/1 – Ocean Grove 33 def Ocean Grove 4
Lexie Annand shot 22 goals for the young Grubbers. The team is in seventh place with two wins for the season.
Best: not supplied
13/2 – Ocean Grove 33 def Modewarre 8
With just one loss for the season, the girls are in second spot on the ladder, behind the unbeaten Torquay.Best: Marnea Tot, Lily Hallam, Georgie Connolly
Round 8 vs Drysdale
The sun was out and it was a great day for netball as Ocean Grove claimed five out of the six junior games.
13/1 – Ocean Grove 10 def by Drysdale 12
After the game started off in Drysdale’s control, Ocean Grove had a fantastic second quarter to bring scores back to level at half time. Unfortunately they went down in the second half, despite having an even final quarter.
Best: Chloe Jeffrey
13/2 – Ocean Grove 26 def by Drysdale 12
The 13/2s had a strong start, leading by five into the second quarter. Although Drysdale scored more goals in the second quarter, it was still Grove’s game at half time which gave them an advantage going into the second half. They ended up winning by 14 goals.
Best: Ingrid Salla, Zoe Hildebrandt, Marnea Tot
15/1 – Ocean Grove 51 def Drysdale 12
It was a triumph for the U15 girls. They jumped out of the gates strong and continued to increase their margin against their Drysdale opponents. It was a solid effort by players on all areas of the court.
Best: Amelia Cunningham, Anabelle Sargeant, Emma Badrock
15/2 – Ocean Grove 25 def Barwon Heads 16
The U15/2s took on Barwon Heads this week and were able to claim a good win, although it wasn’t easy. After a tough first quarter, they were down by one but managed to take the lead after that. It remained close throughout the whole first three quarters but Ocean Grove pulled out a fantastic final quarter to take the match by nine.
Best: Rylee Finlay, Abbey Cowley, Kaylie Brew
17/1 – Ocean Grove 34 def Drysdale 22
After a close first quarter, Ocean Grove took it up a notch and powered on to win the game by 12. Some great intercepts from the defensive end were able to be converted into goals, allowing the Grubbers to take control. The team remains undefeated after claiming its eighth win this season.
Best: Isabelle Teague, Mia Smith, Zoe Murrells
17/2 – Ocean Grove 25 def Drysdale 9
The game was in Ocean Grove’s hands right from the beginning in their 16 point win over Drysdale. It was a great combined effort by defenders, mid courters and goalers to take the win.
Best: Jorja Connellan, Sophie Franken, Eliza Vallelonga
