Benalla Sport

‘One to watch’: Sophie Boyle ready for next step after unexpected selection

For rising talent Sophie Boyle, Aussie Rules Football is still considered a fun pastime. But in a serious indication of the 15-year-old’s potential on the football field,

Meg Saultry

5 hours ago

Sport

‘Amazing experience’: Milly reaches new heights at Country Cup

Eight back-to-back matches, 6.30 am wake up calls and recovery ice baths were in store for Benalla’s Milly Evans at the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup in Albury earlier this month.

Meg Saultry

14 hours ago

Sport

WDCA | Fullager breaks through for maiden century

In a day to remember, talented junior cricketer Jack Fullager scored his maiden century in the under-16s clash against Rovers United Bruck on Saturday.

Meg Saultry

28 Jan 2020

Sport

WDCA | Fullager breaks through for maiden century

In a day to remember, talented junior cricketer Jack Fullager scored his maiden century in the under-16s clash against Rovers United Bruck on Saturday.

Meg Saultry

28 Jan 2020

Sport

Funds available for Benalla and district sporting clubs

Sporting clubs across Benalla and district are being encouraged to apply for funding through the 2019-2020 Sporting Club Grants Program.

Benalla Ensign

27 Jan 2020

Sport

McMillan flying high after world championships

Benalla’s Ailsa McMillan is showing women in gliding just how it’s done, capping off another successful FAI Women’s World Championships last week. McMillan took out four of the nine races at Lake Keepit, just west of Tamworth.

Meg Saultry

25 Jan 2020

Sport

Evans on point at Albury Cup

The Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup was held in Albury-Wodonga last week, and representing Benalla in the week-long competition was Milly Evans, who stared for the Under-14s Vic Bushrangers squad.

Meg Saultry

25 Jan 2020

Sport

Saultry’s Score: Breakers didn’t go breaking my heart

What a season the Country Basketball League has produced. While I’m by no means a basketball expert, watching the Breakers take on the North East in the 2019/20 season has been an entertaining experience to say the least.

Meg Saultry

25 Jan 2020

Sport

BMX Supercross World Cup hits Goulburn Valley’s doorstep

For the first time in over a decade, the Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) BMX Supercross World Cup will be held in Australia, with the opening rounds at the Shepparton BMX Track on February 1 and 2.

Ed McLeish

24 Jan 2020

Sport

Two is better than three in Best’s case

Up and coming Benalla motorsport driver Zak Best is moving up in the racing world. After contesting the Super3 series in 2019, a MW Motorsport backed Best will move up to Super2 for the 2020 program.

Benalla Ensign

23 Jan 2020

Sport

Game, set, match for Crittenden in Country Championships

Benalla tennis star Matt Crittenden played an integral part in Goulburn Valley’s recent win at the 64th Inter-Regional Country Championships, securing the men’s 35-49 doubles title with partner Luke Dixon in dominant fashion.

Meg Saultry

22 Jan 2020

Sport

Riley controls the pace of Lady Breakers

Controlling Benalla’s offence this season has been the job of Isabella Riley. In her first season at CBL level, it’s been a fast, but impressive rise for the teen.

Meg Saultry

22 Jan 2020

Sport

CBL | Breakers end season with another missed opportunity

Benalla Breakers’ final match of the season epitomised their year. It was one of missed chances. The Breakers have seen a massive improvement from their inaugural 2018-19 season.

Meg Saultry

22 Jan 2020

Sport

CBL | Warriors deny Lady Breakers the ‘W’ in season-ender

Benalla Lady Breakers’ inaugural season came to an end on Sunday, but despite finishing the year bottom of the pack, there is plenty to look forward to in 2020 for women’s basketball in the region.

Meg Saultry

22 Jan 2020

Sport

Benalla Racing Club’s Kids Day Out raises much needed funds for appeal

In a terrific effort, Benalla Racing Club’s recent Comfort Inn Benalla Kids Day Out raised $4151.40 for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. General manager Cam Symes said the club was “absolutely thrilled” with the event’s success.

Meg Saultry

22 Jan 2020

Sport

WDCA | Mixed results as Bushrangers return to crease

A massive effort from Benalla’s Mitchell Nicholson couldn’t bring the Bushrangers’ A-reserve squad back from the brink in their match with City Colts, as the visitors held on for a three wicket win on Saturday.

Meg Saultry

21 Jan 2020

Sport

WDCA | Carboon the catalyst for Bushies’ City Colts win

Benalla Bushrangers A-grade side has pulled of their biggest scalp of the season, beating City Colts by 50 runs on Saturday. And it was the winning partnership of Benalla’s James Carboon (51) and Josh McCallum (49) which sealed the win.

Meg Saultry

21 Jan 2020

Sport

Premiership glory continues to drive Skilbeck

For Amelia Skilbeck, the feeling of winning a premiership is what playing netball is all about. Having won a few flags in her time with Goorambat in the Benalla and District league, it’s those experiences that continue to push Skilbeck.

Meg Saultry

18 Jan 2020

Sport

Brodie spearheads Bushrangers junior talent push

For Conor Brodie, watching a kid who may have not been the best batter or bowler improve is one of the greatest things about being involved with junior cricket.

Meg Saultry

17 Jan 2020