Saints do battle under lights

Across the board, defensive pressure, mid-court connection, and strong attacking passages were standout features, with several teams showing resilience, adaptability, and growing confidence.

The junior grades also showed promising development, with the under-17s finishing strong, under-15s continuing to build their competitive edge, and younger teams demonstrating great effort and improvement.

Overall, a night full of positives, determination, and team spirit, with plenty to build on moving forward.

A-grade: Berrigan 55 def by Jerilderie 59.

The girls showed great composure and teamwork across all areas of the court.

The connection between all thirds continues to build, with the girls showing great cohesion and trust in one another.

In the end, the Saints fell just a few goals short, but it was a performance full of positives and determination.

Awards: Hollie Bartlett, Sabrina Dalgleish, Players’ players - Lainey Sutton.

B-grade: Berrigan 46 def Jerilderie 44.

B-grade delivered a consistent four-quarter performance right across the court.

The connection between the girls continues to grow each week, and it’s fantastic to see how well they’re gelling together and genuinely enjoying their netball.

Awards: Bella Ward, Sophia-Ruby Morgan, Players’ player - Ella Michelotti.

C-grade: Berrigan 40 def by Jerilderie 41.

A determined effort under the lights against a tall and competitive Jerilderie outfit.

With a number of changes throughout the game, the flow became a little unsettled at times, but the team never dropped their intensity.

The final quarter was a standout, with the girls lifting another gear and charging back hard against the Demons, quickly closing the margin.

In a thrilling finish, C-grade fell just one goal short, but it was a performance full of grit, teamwork, and determination.

Awards: Kayleigh Ross, Sam Henderson, Jodi Hawes, Players’ player - Chantelle Henderson.

C-Reserve: Berrigan 25 def Jerilderie 19.

A great effort against a fast and skilful Jerilderie side.

The girls’ versatility was on full display once again, with a number of combinations stepping up and working seamlessly together across the court.

It was a quick and physical contest, with both teams applying strong pressure and capitalising on turnovers, going goal for goal for much of the match.

Awards: Annie Cameron, Annabelle Brooks, Players’ player - Tamara Holley.

Under-17s: Berrigan 37 def by Jerilderie 59.

After a tough start, changes were made and players found our feet in the second half, finishing strong and outscoring Jerilderie in the final quarter.

A great team effort in the second half, girls, well done!

Awards: Sophia-Ruby Morgan, Darcie Smith, Emilee Sneddon, Rosie Phillips.

Under-15s: Berrigan 23 def by Jerilderie 31.

The girls showed plenty of determination and heart.

The defensive pressure was outstanding across the court, with everyone working tirelessly to contest every ball and never giving up.

In attack, the shooters combined beautifully in the ring, working hard for each other and converting some excellent passages of play.

Through the mid-court, the ball movement was smooth and controlled.

Awards: Sophie Baxter, Larni Gorman, Charlotte James, Darcie Smith.

Under-13s: Berrigan 1 def by Jerilderie 28.

A determined performance in a match that was far closer than the scoreboard suggested. Defensive end worked tirelessly all game.

Awards: Matilda Doyle, Sylvia Swann, Emma James, Sophie Wiencke.

Under-11s: Not scored.

Game 1: A fantastic team effort from 15 of the little Saints today.

Game 2: One of our best games so far. The girls played well as a team, moving the ball seamlessly down the court.

The girls are making some amazing improvements.

Awards: Audrey James, Adie Gorman, Hollie Flynn, Sienna Flynn and Emily Gorman.