Orbost Snowy Rovers’ under 17 netballers have claimed the East Gippsland Football Netball League premiership, holding off a determined Lucknow side to secure a 38-29 victory.
The grand final clash was highly competitive from the opening whistle.
Orbost established strong early pressure, combining structured ball movement with accurate shooting to take a narrow one-goal lead into the first break.
The second term remained a closely contested affair.
Both teams traded goals as the scores remained relatively even for much of the quarter.
However, a late push from Orbost allowed them to break the deadlock and establish a four-goal buffer at the half time break.
Lucknow responded with determination in the third quarter, executing clean transitions to move the ball effectively down the court and mount a comeback.
Despite Lucknow’s offensive momentum, Orbost maintained intense defensive pressure within the goal ring to limit the damage.
Lucknow’s hard work paid off, successfully reducing the margin to just three goals heading into the final term.
In the final quarter, Orbost held firm against Lucknow’s continued pressure.
Maintaining their composure under grand final conditions, the Rovers managed to stifle Lucknow’s momentum before pulling away in the closing minutes of the game to run out nine-goal victors.
Orbost’s Zoe Kleinitz took out the best on court award for her work in the mid court.
FINAL SCORE: Orbost Snowy Rovers 38 d Lucknow 29
