WDCA cricket
Bellbridge has stumbled at the semi-final in Williamstown and District Cricket Association A turf. The Bridge managed 141 in 50 overs, batting first against Grand United at Mossfield Reserve. United’s slowly-but-surely approach to its run chase worked and it passed the target five down. Grand United and West Newport will contest the grand final over four days starting on Saturday.
Bowls
Hoppers Crossing’s giant-killing run came to an end at the Bowls Victoria division 3 semi-finals. Hoppers won the quarter-finals on Saturday 85-63 against Camberwell Central. On Sunday, Hoppers lost 83-65 to Glen Eira McKinnon.
NPL soccer
Werribee City will have a baptism of fire in the NPL on Sunday against traditional powerhouse Green Gully Cavaliers. City was promoted to Victorian soccer’s top league after a top-two finish in state league 1 last winter. Meanwhile, Point Cook suffered a 7-0 thrashing from Heidelberg Stars to bow out of the Dockerty Cup at the second round. Hoppers Crossing advanced after Lilydale Eagles forfeited.
VNL netball
City West Falcons collected their fifth win in a row to retain top spot in the Victorian Netball League championship division. They beat Geelong Cougars 60-41.
