Big V
Wyndham continued its good form with a solid win against the Blackburn Vikings in the Big V men’s championship division on Saturday night. Wyndham set the tone early, leading 40-22 at quarter time. The Vikings were able to get back into the game in the third quarter, but Wyndham steadied to come away with a 116-104 win. Troyce Manassa top scored with 23 as six players scored double figures. Wyndham sits top of the ladder.
NBL1
Former Werribee local Maddy Rocci will get another chance to shine ahead of the final decision on the Australian Opals team for the Olympics. Rocci has been named in a 12-player Australian team that will play Japan in the Mitsui Fudosan Cup on June 20 and June 21 at Hokkaido Sports Center, Sapporo. She is one of seven players who played with the Opals against China that will play in this series.
GDNL
Werribee Centrals slipped further from the top teams with a loss to East Geelong on Saturday in the Geelong and District Netball League. East Geelong was too strong for the Centurions, winning 38-30. Brigitte Ardossi shot 20 goals for the Centurions. The Centurions now sit in seventh spot, a game outside the top five.
GDFL
Werribee Centrals lost a thriller to ladder leaders East Geelong in the Geelong and District Football League on Saturday. The Centurions led at quarter time before East Geelong kicked away in the second quarter. The Centurions worked hard to close the gap in the second half but fell just short, losing 12.10 (82)-11.13 (79). Carmelo Saliba kicked four goals in the loss, while Harley Kilby was named their best. The Centurions sit in third spot.
