This week’s performance showed significant improvement from the earlier games, despite the final score. The whole team showed greater composure, stronger full court pressure, and stuck to our full court structures.
We continued to work hard for the full four quarters. It was great to see smiles on our faces and great confidence in each other going forward.
Awards: Molly Reid and Hayley Denny.
B-grade: Finley 19 def by Nathalia 45
We came out strong and had a good first quarter which saw us only down by four. We applied great defensive pressure across the whole court and stuck to our game structures.
Consistency across all four quarters is something again which let us down. We need to keep backing each other during the tough times and keep working on the positives.
Awards: Charlotte Rafferty and Shayne Newton.
C-grade: Finley 43 def by Nathalia 58
Up against a strong Nathalia side, we knew we were in for a fight, our defence worked endlessly, and our midcourt was working very well, meanwhile our shooter shots we on point.
There were some good passages of play this week, even though we left without the win, we fought hard.
Awards: Taesharn Crowe and Elyse Price.
C-reserve: Finley 56 def by Nathalia 62
A tight contest from the first whistle, but our error cost us. We could not get the deficit back, unfortunately going down by six goals.
Awards: Judy Plattfuss and Karen Donkin.
Under-17s: Finley 54 def Nathalia 34
After a slow start against strong opposition, the girls got their game going and came away with another solid 20 goal win.
Awards: Milena Sneddon and Teliah Pyle.
Under-15s: Finley 12 def by Nathalia 47
Nathalia’s intensity and hunger for the ball proved a challenge, providing a focus for the Cats to work on next week.
Taylor Dixon put in an impressive performance, applying everything she was asked and had been training for. Ivy Murray was strong in defence, taking on all feedback and giving her best.
Marlee Simpson also received a special mention for her relentless effort and determination throughout the match.
Awards: Taylah Dixon and Ivy Murray.
Under-13s: Nathalia 31 def Finley 26
The girls had a particularly good game, showing lots of improvement from the earlier round and taking what they worked on during the week at training. Unfortunately, we did not come away with the win.
Awards: Macy Pyle and Matilda Marshall.
Under-11s: Not scored
Great start by the young Cats, with everyone contributing across all four quarters. It was fantastic to see players try a range of various positions this week, giving the whole team a chance to learn, grow, and develop their skills.
Awards: Zara Swadesier and Sarah Pascoe.
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