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Lester ready for Yallourn Singles Classic

Australian bowls representative Barrie Lester says the Yallourn Classic Singles tournament provides "convenient" practice ahead of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in April.

Spotlight on sports gambling

The Central Gippsland Cricket Association will roll out the welcome mat for former AFL great David Schwarz next week when he visits the Latrobe Valley to talk about the perils of gambling addiction.

Glengarry rested and ready for CATS

After a two-week break, Glengarry will resume its tilt for a finals berth in the Traralgon and District Cricket Association when it travels to take on CATS at John Black Oval.

Tigers aim to stretch lead after day one called off due to heat

The Central Gippsland Cricket Association has revised its round nine fixture to one-day matches after play was called off at the weekend due to extreme heat.

Drew tastes archery success

Drew Orton may not have the competitive grit or will to win that most champion athletes possess, but his laid-back approach to archery works.

Youngsters ready to help out on the international stage

They're the unsung heroes that make sure things on court run smoothly, and two of the Latrobe Valley's own will join the ranks of the ballkids for this month's Australian Open.

Locals ready to step up

Long-term doubles partners Ben Grumley, 16, and Damien Hough, 15, are preparing to sign up for the junior international tournament to play against some of the world's best on home turf.

Wildcard in top form

Inverloch's Jack Clements' wildcard entry into the Traralgon Junior International has come off the back of his best tennis yet.

Power preseason packs a punch

Gippsland Power has taken its preseason training up a notch with an intensive strength and conditioning workshop in partnership with the Trafalgar Boxing Gym.

Fantastic reults for junior Latrobe Valley tennis players

Traralgon tennis players dominated at the recent Victorian Schoolgirls' and Schoolboys' Tennis Championships, with Latrobe Valley residents bringing home some prestigious pieces of silverware.

Morwell top order ready for cross-town rivals

After a two-week break, flag favourite Morwell will resume its push for its first Central Gippsland Cricket Association first grade title since 2002/2003 when it hosts Latrobe in a two-day match starting Saturday.

Valley juniors receive state team call-ups

Tennis stars Eliza Dunbar and Chelsea Elliott are set to fly the flag for Traralgon after they were selected for the under 13 Victorian Regional State team.

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