AWARD WINNERS 2004

A GRADE
Sheri Taylor
RUNNER UP Sarah Senini
COACHES AWARD Lanie Parker

B GRADE
Sarah O'Grady
RUNNER UP Tiegan Murphy
COACHES AWARD Sarah O'Grady

C GRADE
Alison Pierpoint
RUNNER UP Cristy Paterson
COACHES AWARD Stephanie Pearce

CLUB PERSON Tamara Mathews

Official Preseason Training commences Tuesday 4th January 2005 at 6am at Lavington Panthers Oval.

Training sessions will be:
*Tuesday Mornings 6am @ LPO or Pool Session
*Friday Evenings 6:30pm @ LPO.

These sessions will focus on fitness and are being conducted by Fabrizio Andreoni, a professional fitness instructor. There is a small cost involved for these sessions, this being $3.

2003 Netball Award Winners

MATCH REPORT, Grand Final.
21/09/03 LAVINGTON V’S YARRAWONGA Sunday 21st september 2003,

Grand final day for the O&M league, and Lavington Panthers were proudly represented by the B grade netball team. For the first time in 4 weeks the sun was out for the girls, adding to the excitement and nerves of the day. The match started out as a tight encounter with both teams having to work hard for their goals. The half time score showed Yarrawonga with a strong 12 goal lead. The panther girls used the break to regroup and rehydrate with plenty of water and ice being needed. Despite giving everything in the second half, the panther girls could not contain a very talented and very determined Yarrawonga side, with them eventually running out comfortable winners. Though outclassed by a better team on the day, the fighting spirit and the trust the girls had shown in each other throughout the season was not lost. Despite this disappointing loss, it is certain that the girls will take the experience and knowledge gained with them into next season. Bring on 2004!

MATCH REPORT, Preliminary Final.
Wn awesome performance against Wodonga Raiders in the preliminary final now sees the B grade girls in the GRAND FINAL!! The girls went into the match very motivated to win and showed that if you play with determination and courage the rewards will come your way.
The game started off goal for goal, and looked like it might be a repeat of other close matches between the two teams, however a strong second quarter saw our girls go into half time with a handy lead. The team played a brilliant second half which saw them extend their lead, going on to win comfortably by 12 goals.
The final scores were Lavington 48 to Raiders 36. The entire team showed great team spirit and played fantastically from the defence, through the centre
court and into the attacking end.
The girls today meet an undefeated Yarrawonga side, but have nothing to lose and will give everything to try and bring home a premiership for the panthers!! Once again a huge thanks to all who travelled to Wang to support us in what were atrocious conditions, we look forward to seeing (and hearing) everyone at the netty today in
what should be a great match, and invite all supporters back to the LSC afterwards in what will hopefully be a celebration!!

A great result also for the girls at the Morris Medal night. A big Congratulations to Jacqui Klemke and Sheri Parkhouse from A grade, Sarah Senini from B grade and Kelsey Corey from C grade who all finished in the top 5 in their respective
grades. Well done girls!!
Thanks also to our major sponsors this year in The Lavington Panthers Sports Club, Forty Winks, Tru Floor Carpet Choice & Bordertown Meats, your support is greatly appreciated.

MATCH REPORT, FINALS, WEEK 2.
Well after the second week of finals, there is just one netball team flying the Panthers flag.
The B grade went down to Yarrawonga on Saturday in atrocious conditons, however have another chance to play off for a place in the grand final. Despite losing by huge margins to them both times during the season, the girls were determined they could match Yarra and did so for most of the game. Yarrawonga maintained a 3-4 goal lead for most of the match, despite some comeback attempts by the panthers, and
pulled the lead out to 8 during the last quarter. Time ran out on the girls, going down by 8 goals. The final scores were Lavington 45 to Yarrawonga 54, showing that they are a definite flag contender, Sallyann Ryan and Karlie Parker both
played fantastic games for the panthers.
The A grade girls were not able to secure the second chance, and after a disappointing loss to Myrtleford on Sunday are now out of the finals race. The match was great to watch, with both teams playing determined netball. As a result the lead see-sawed many times throughout the match. Unfortunately Myrtleford were able to settle in the last quarter holding on to win 52 goals to Lavington 46 Jacqui Klemke played an inspirational game in goals while Sheridan Alston played tough defensive netball for the panthers. Congratulations to both the A grade and C grade teams on a fantastic year!! Once again thankyou to everyone for their support over the weekend, it is greatly appreciated by the girls. We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday at Wangaratta as the B grade girls play off against Wodonga Raiders for a place in the grand final!!

MATCH REPORT, FINALS, WEEK 1
After the first week of the finals the netballers still have two teams fighting it out.
The B grade girls advanced to the next round after a close 1 goal win over the Wodonga Raiders on Saturday. Lavington jumped out to a narrow lead in the first half, and had to hold off a determined raiders side who fought back hard in the second half. However the girls showed great courage and proved that they wanted the game more holding on in the dying minutes to win. The final scores were Lavington 40 to Raiders 39 with Marnie Plummer in defence and Karlie Parker in goals both having great games.
The girls now meet an undefeated Yarrawonga side with the winner to move into the GF.

The C grade girls unfortunately have bowed out of the finals after a 13 goal loss at the hands of Yarrawonga on Sunday. In terrible conditions the girls fought hard to gain a marginal lead, however the second half saw Yarrawonga play the better netball to fight back and take the game. Tiegan Murphy and Ali Pierpoint both had strong games in defence, with the final scores being Yarrawonga 40 to Lavington 27.

The A grade elimination final on Sunday was played in better conditions than the C grade game, with a much better result also. The girls worked hard in the first half and went into half time 6 goals ahead, they then played settled and disciplined netball to maintain that lead for the second half. Sheri Parkhouse played brilliantly in defence making intercept after intercept, ensuring that Albury only scored one goal for the entire last quarter, while Jacqui Klemke worked hard to convert in goals. The girls held on to win by 11 goals with the final score being Lavington 39 to Albury 28.

A big thanks to everyone who came and supported on the weekend, the girls appreciate it, especially considering the conditions!! We look forward to seeing everyone at Nth Albury on Saturday when B grade take on Yarrawonga, and again at Wangaratta on Sunday when the A Grade meet Myrtleford.

MATCH REPORT, ROUND 18, 2003
The netballers finished off the season with 2/3 wins, seeing all three teams
make the finals for the first time in a long while.

The match of the day had to be the A grade, which saw our girls play one of their best matches of the season to upset the 1st placed Wodonga Bulldogs. The girls played tough, disciplined netball from the start which saw them establish a tight lead going into the last quarter. Emma Dallinger & Sheri Parkhouse both played fantastic games in defence and consistently turned over the ball allowing the girls to hold on and
win by 2 goals. The final score was Lavington 33 to Wodonga 31.

The B grade were looking for a win heading in to finals, and played well, but on the day Wodonga had more to play for. The entire game was tight, but a fired up Bulldogs team held on to win by 4 goals. Final scores were Wodonga 43 to Lavington 39, with Tamara Mathews & Sarah Senini named best players. However
the girls still hold on to the second chance going into the finals.

The C grade finished off the season with a hard fought win. The girls had a fairly handy lead but managed to fight off a determined Wodonga side who came back in the last quarter. The final score was Lavington 40 to Bulldogs 39.
Jodie Evans & Ali Pierpoint both had great games.

A big thankyou must go to everyone who has helped out and supported
us during the season, we look forward to your continued support
as we head into finals. Good luck girls!!

Final Ladders for season 2003 can be found in the results section

The Lavington Netball Club has come along way from it's humble
beginnings of 1993 when it was decided that every O&M League club
would field an A & B grade team for a Saturday competition.
(More in history section) Now the netball club has grown and
enjoyed the taste of success in recent years.

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