Annalesa Turner moves it through the midcourt for Lockington-Bamawm United. Photos: Jordan Townrow
Lockington-Bamawm United is off the bottom of the ladder and back on the winners’ list, winning out in a close encounter with Elmore at the weekend in Heathcote District Netball League.
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The round nine clash at Elmore Recreation Reserve was an arm wrestle from the opening siren and neither side would give ground in the first quarter.
Stacy Bacon searches for an option.
Elmore led it 14-13, but the Cats were able to secure some crucial goals in the second to take a three-goal lead into half-time.
Another tight period after the break saw Lockington hold off another Bloods surge and the gap was four heading into the final quarter-of-an-hour.
Lily Den Houting hunts a centre pass target.
Elmore threw everything at the Cats in a crucial final term, but Lockington held on to the advantage to win 57-51.
The four points not only get the Cats (2-6) out of last, but put them all the way up to sixth at the halfway point of the season, a win-and-a-half out of the finals places.
Lockington will be looking to string together consecutive successes for the first time this year when it visits North Bendigo (4-4) on Saturday.
Olivia Watson finds an attacking option.
White Hills v Leitchville-Gunbower
The Bombers faced a tough away test against of one of the leading group, White Hills.
At White Hills Recreation Reserve, the Demons demonstrated the quality that has put them into the top three, bursting away to a 69-37 win.
Leitchville-Gunbower slips to the bottom of the ladder after a fifth straight loss, with a win and a draw to its name through the first eight games.
The Bombers will face a strong Mount Pleasant side this Saturday.
