Ocean Grove won a thrilling Bellarine Netball League B Grade qualifying final against Torquay to advance to the grand final qualifier this weekend.
The Grubbers prevailed 42 to 40 and will meet Geelong Amateur on Saturday August 24 with the winner earning direct passage into the decider.
Torquay started the better side leading by three at quarter time and scores were level at the long break.
Grove then opened up a handy five-goal lead at the final break and held on in a thriller.
Shelby Hackett was best with Charlotte Vines and Jesse Sutton (25 goals) also playing well.
Ocean Grove’s C Grade side will face Modewarre in the second semi-final this week after earning a week off by finishing minor premiers.
Modda finished strongly after trailing at every change and will present a big challenge for the 16-2 Grubbers.
The D Grade team also had the week off thanks to a first-place finish and will square off against Geelong Amateur in the second semi-final.
The Grubbers won their E Grade elimination final against Queenscliff, 29 to 22, and will meet Torquay in the first semi. Emma Barry on target with 18 goals.
The 17 & Under Division side defeated an injury-hit Geelong Amateur 23 to 17 and will play Portarlington in the second semi-final. Defender Abhi Sanjeev was named best while skipper Ella Brown and Emma Barry (14 goals) were also good contributors.
Grove’s 17 & Under Division 2 side was beaten by Geelong Amateur 16 to 38, but earned another chance against Portarlington on Saturday. Eve Lake, Charlotte Heenan and Piper Needham the best players.
Drysdale ended Grove’s 15 & Under Division 1 season with a 31 to 23 elimination final win. Lilly Humphrey was the Hawks’ best while Alice Sampson was best for Grove.
Ocean Grove’s 15 & Under Division 1 team will play Torquay in the second semi after defeating Geelong Amateur 16 to 11 with shooter Ashley Sutherland (12 goals) best.
The 13 & Under Division 1 won its elimination final against Drysdale 28 to 25 and will play Ammos in the first semi-final. Abharna Sanjeev was in good form under the ring while Alana Farrow and Philippa Norgard also played well.
Ocean Grove also defeated Drysdale in the 13 & Under Division 2 elimination final and will play Queenscliff in the first semi. Neve Lindsay, Olive Wearmouth and Sophia Jankowski best in the 23 to 14 win.
SECOND SEMI-FINALS
Saturday August 24 at Portarlington
A Grade: Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove, 2.30pm
B Grade: Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove, 12.55pm
C Grade: Ocean Grove vs Modewarre, 11.45am
D Grade: Ocean Grove vs Geelong Amateur, 10.40am
E Grade: Barwon Heads vs Geelong Amateur, 2pm
19 & Under: Barwon Heads vs Drysdale, 10.40am
17 & Under Division 1: Portarlington vs Ocean Grove, 9.35am
17 & Under Division 2: Torquay vs Geelong Amateur, 12.55pm
15 & Under Division 1: Geelong Amateur vs Torquay, 11.45am
15 & Under Division 2: Torquay vs Ocean Grove, 8.30am
13 & Under Division 1: Torquay vs Queenscliff, 9.35am
13 & Under Division 2: Torquay vs Geelong Amateur, 8.30am
FIRST SEMI-FINALS
Sunday August 25 at Portarlington
A Grade: Queenscliff vs Torquay, 2.25pm
B Grade: Torquay vs Anglesea, 12.55pm
C Grade: Portarlington vs Torquay, 11.45am
D Grade: Torquay vs Barwon Heads, 10.40am
E Grade: Torquay vs Ocean Grove, 2pm
19 & Under: Queenscliff vs Portarlington, 10.40am
17 & Under Division 1: Torquay vs Geelong Amateur, 9.35am
17 & Under Division 2: Ocean Grove vs Portarlington, 12.55pm
15 & Under Division 1: Portarlington vs Drysdale, 11.45am
15 & Under Division 2: Geelong Amateur vs Drysdale, 8.30am
13 & Under Division 1: Geelong Amateur vs Ocean Grove, 9.35am
13 & Under Division 2: Queenscliff vs Ocean Grove, 8.30am
