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Top two bundled out

THE Gippsland Soccer League's top two faltered in semi-final action yesterday as Monash and Sale United advanced to the grand final.

Thrilling day of surprises

AN enthralling battle for the A grade cup between Heyfield and Gormandale in North Gippsland netball saw the title decided in the dying 40 seconds of the contest.

Tigers’ pursuit of glory continues

MORWELL'S dream of a 2013 Gippsland League grand final berth became a reality yesterday after a 45-point win over Maffra at home.

Vic country swim kings

THE Traralgon Swimming Club was once again the dominant country club at the recent Victorian Short Course Championships held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.

Great Scott

LOY Yang B Gippsland Power forward Josh Scott was named as one of four 2013 Morrish Medallists on Sunday night in the TAC Cup's first ever quadruple tie for the best and fairest award.

In honour of Orr

DUNCAN Orr was a man who loved a challenge. Before his life was tragically cut short in an accident earlier this year he had an ambitious plan to stage an ultra-marathon on the scenic trails of Gippsland's Grand Strzelecki Track.

Bulls eye promotion

THE Gippsland Bulls faced off against two of its former brethren in its second semi-final clash with Frankston at the weekend for a place in the Vic League 2 grand final.

Shooting to success

A HEARING impediment has proved no barrier to success for Lavalla Catholic College basketballer Innika Hodgson.

Moment to shine

STUDENTS with a disability had their moment to shine on the sporting field last Friday when Baringa School hosted its sixth annual friendship games at Burrage Reserve, Newborough.

Red Devils target double

MOE United has put the euphoria of the League Championship on hold to focus on the Gippsland Soccer double, and faces its first finals hurdle in Sale United at home on Sunday.

Pegs safe at last

MORWELL Pegasus officially escaped relegation calculations with a vindicating 3-0 victory over against Kingston City FC at Ronald Reserve on Saturday.

Tough Tigers raring to go

AFTER accounting for Morwell once already this finals series, Maffra coach Hayden Burgiel is confident of burying the Tigers in Sunday's preliminary final at Morwell.

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