Results of Far West Netball Association matches played at Thevenard and Far West Sports Complex on Saturday.

A Grade: Thevenard lost to Ceduna Blues 36-37

Conditions were not at all suited to netball, so the game was never going to be a highly skilful game. With the wind picking up before the start of the game, the side who adapted best to the conditions was going to come out the winner. The first quarter saw Thevy come out with a strong start, they were able to capitalise on their turnovers, and their goalies finished off well. Thevy held the lead at quarter time. Ceduna Blues came out firing in the second quarter and were able to turnover a lot more ball, and their goalies shot beautifully with C Carr barely missing a goal. An injury to K Lewis in the quarter slowed down their charge, but they stilled managed to take a small lead into half time. The third quarter saw Thevy again able to lift their defensive effort. Both sides had many turnovers with both defensive ends working hard. Thevy took a narrow lead into the final quarter. Things were going goal for goal in the last quarter until Ceduna Blues took advantage of an injury break to reintroduce K Lewis into the game and juggle their goalies around again. This proved to be the decisive move, with her combination with goalies K Brewster and C Carr proving too much for Thevy to handle. Overall Ceduna Blues were better able to handle the wind and adapt their game play, and ran out winners by one goal.

Best players: Thevenard; Lindsay Holness, Ceduna Blues: Kelly Thompson.

Koonibba lost to Westies 27-48

Both teams played well, considering the cold weather. Westies without B.Workman and D.Miller. Westies put their stamp on this game in the first quarter, outscoring Koonibba by 8 goals. In the second and third quarters, Koonibba still fighting hard showed their determination to play. In the last quarter Koonibba played hard and strong to outscore Westies by 2 goals, but Westies had a comfortable win.

Best players: Not supplied.

B Grade: Thevenard defeated Ceduna Blues 25-23

Best players: Thevenard; Jo Hillas, Ceduna Blues; Jessie Sleep.

Koonibba forfeited to Western United

C Grade: Thevenard drew with Ceduna Blues 21-21

Windy day with both teams playing slowly and surely for a even quarter. Thevy outscored Blues in the second quarter. Blues came back in the third playing good netball, tired legs from Thevy saw Blues outscore Thevy in the last and was a draw, well played by both.

Best players: Thevenard; Trudi Riddle, Ceduna Blues; Bianca Mitchell.

Koonibba forfeited to Western United

D Grade: Thevenard defeated Ceduna Blues 1 19-16

The D graders had a fierce battle under extreme conditions. Both goal ends fighting against the wind. Defences turned goals around at each end, centre court playing well all round. A close even game till the end.

Best players: Thevenard; Kristy Southern,

Koonibba forfeited to Western United

Junior A: Thevenard defeated Ceduna Blues 43-41

Slippery conditions contrtibuted to both teams having to work hard for possession. Quarter times scores even. Thevy continued their good teamwork, holding a 2 goal lead at the break. Blues made changes and came out strong with accurate shooting but Thevy held on to win.

Best players: Thevenard; Courtney Meier, Ceduna Blues; Kate Thiele.

Koonibba lost to Westies 28-30

Just as we thought, this game was going to be close. With only two goals separating the two teams, at the end of the first quarter, Koonibba 6 to Westies 8. In the second quarter, Koonibba settled and outscored Westies by 4 goals, Koonibba 15 to Westies 13. The third quarter Westies was much more settle and scored one more goal than Koonibba, to make the score, Koonibba 21 to Westies 20. In the last quarter, Westies outscored Koonibba by four. Westies end up winning this game by two goals. Well done to both teams.

Best players: Not supplied.

Junior B: Thevenard 1 drew with Ceduna Blues 13-13

Fantastic game in the wind and rain with both teams battling hard. Thevy’s defences played fantastic along with Blues girls.

Best players: Thevenard; Jessica Cooper, Ceduna Blues; Sophie Hermel.

Koonibba defeated Westies 38-9

Both teams played well and played within the spirit of the game. Well done to all players.

Best players: Not supplied.

Mid West Netball Association

Results of Mid West Netball Association matches played at Warramboo, Elliston and Piednippie.

Central Eyre v Wirrulla

A Grade: Central Eyre lost to Wirrulla 24-50

The game started at a fast pace, there were quick passes down the court with the score at quarater time being Wirrulla 8 Wudinna United 11. Play see-sawed from end to end with both teams having forced errors in their goal ends. Wudinna United settled picking up a few turnovers while Wirrulla trailed behind.

Both teams started with changes to mid court. Wirrulla defences put strong pressure on Wudinna United goalies, but accurate shooting from Wudinna helped them sustain their lead.

Play was well contested by both teams throughout the court. Wirulla kept the pressure on their opponents, but it was Wudinna United who held on to win by 17 goals.

Incentive award: I Whelan.

B Grade: Central Eyre defeated Wirrulla 33-41

C Grade: Central Eyre defeated Wirrulla 37-36

D Grade: Central Eyre lost to Wirrulla 0-20

13+Under: Central Eyre defeated Wirrulla 40-20

Elliston v Western Districts

A Grade: Elliston defeated Western Districts 44-37

B Grade: Elliston defeated Western Districts 40-19

C Grade: Elliston defeated Western Districts 60-13.

D Grade: Elliston lost to Western Districts 11-40.

13 and Under: Elliston lost to Western Districts 9-48.

West Coast Hawks v Wudinna United

A Grade: West Coast Hawks lost to Wudinna United 34-38

Both an ill-timed strong wind and consistent determination from both sides kept the game extremely even. Despite the wind becoming increasingly stronger, goalies on both sides continued to capitalise on the opportunities, aided by some good feeding into the ring. Position changes at half-time proved to be beneficial for Wudinna maintaining slightly more pressure on the Hawks goalies. Neither team let up resulting in good court pressure. Exceptionally contested play from both teams gave spectators an exciting game to watch. Well done to both teams.

Hawks award: Brooke Montgomerie.

B Grade: West Coast Hawks lost to Wudinna United 19-47

Hawks award: Destinee Francis.

C Grade: West Coast Hawks defeated Wudinna United 38-33

Hawks award: Mel Davis.

D Grade: West Coast Hawks defeated Wudinna United 67-40

Hawks award: Sue Joyce.

15+Under: West Coast Hawks lost to Wudinna United 18-69.

Hawks award: Marnie Picken.

13+Under: West Coast Hawks defeated Wudinna United 40-9.

Hawks award: Olivia Clark.