HOCKEY
By JEN SUTTON LATROBE Valley Hockey Association local finals were played under sunshine on Saturday. The day began with the juniors playing their last game of the year. Their presentation night saw the juniors celebrated for their achievements this year. Charlotte Snell was awarded the Under 7 coaches award, while Zahli Johnson was the most improved Under 7 for the 2023 season. Cadence Godfrey and Quinton Morgan were the best-and-fairest in the Under 10s, and Wyatt Cobbledick the runner-up. Harry Rohde and Lily Snell received the coaches awards and BK Smith the most improved. The Under 15 best-and-fairest went to Aiden Muir with the runner-up Sanne Schelfhout. The coaches award for most improved went to Jack Morley. Moe and Churchill played in the elimination final. Moe’s Bec Cheater created many scoring opportunities, and they found themselves 2-0 up early in the game. Churchill was able to settle with some great saves from Claire Goodwin. Moe’s defence was strong, and their forwards passed the ball well. Churchill fought the game out to the end, with Moe taking the game 3-1. Goal scorers were Bec Cheater (two) and Louise Watson for Moe, and Kara North for Churchill. Best players for Moe were Erin Howlette, Bec Cheater and Hayley Cake. Best players for Churchill were Kelly McLauchlan, Leandra McLauchlan and Nicole Ijpelaan. Moe will play Traralgon in the preliminary final this Saturday.
