Rennie’s 13-and-under outfit kicks off dominant afternoon for Hoppers’ juniors in Picola District Netball League decider

By Liam Nash

Sep 10, 2023

13-and-under premier: Rennie. Photo by Aydin Payne

Rennie has completed the junior Picola District Netball League clean sweep, starting off with the club’s 13-and-under grand final deliverance over Deniliquin Rovers.

A flag which could have been unfurled in the possession of either side went the way of the Hoppers after a late break handed them a 30-23 triumph.

Close is an understatement on review of the game.

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Catch and release: Deniliquin Rovers’ Stella Andrews. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Zoned in: Rennie’s Layla Thwaites. Photo by Megan Fisher

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One hander: Rennie’s Kate Giblett. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Roving around: Deniliquin Rovers’ Zoe Basset. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Invading airspace: Deniliquin Rovers’ Ava Braybon guards Rennie’s Kate Giblett. Photo by Megan Fisher

The sides couldn’t be split at quarter-time, 6-6 the score with neither looking ready to budge.

Rennie slid ahead by two goals at the half and the Rovers were fighting a losing battle heading into the last quarter 23-16 down.

The Hoppers stuck to their guns and saw out the game without mistake, clutching the seven-goal win much to the delight of the many green-clad supporters.

Makayla George was named the umpires’ best-on-court, while Lilly Boyer and Zoe Basset toiled fearlessly for the Rovers.