Battering Ram on target
A HAT-trick of hat-tricks by Churchill's Paul Riess has seen the Rams' striker shoot to the top of the Gippsland Soccer League goal scorers' list with 10 from his first three matches.
Fiery Encounters in GSL
Moe was too strong for Newborough-Yallourn United in the Gippsland Soccer League's hotly contested local derby at the weekend.
Heroic return not enough to get over the line
UNITED States star import Russell Permenter made a fearsome return to Latrobe City Energy on Saturday, but his heroics were not enough to salvage a win against Hawthorn Magic at Boroondara Sports Complex.
No pain no gain for archer
WITH a shot at a third consecutive national clout title looming, Twin City Gippsland archer Peter Bennett was not going to let a broken bow hand stand in his way of competing.
Tigers overwhelm Power
GIPPSLAND LEAGUE - Morwell flew the flag for the Latrobe Valley in the opening round of the Gippsland League season at the weekend.
Rosedale holds off Heyfield challenge
NORTH GIPPSLAND - Yesterday's blockbuster grand final rematch between reigning premiers Heyfield and last season's powerhouse Rosedale lived up to all expectations when the Blues prevailed in an opening round tug of war contest.
Impressive local showing
VOLLEYBALL - LATROBE Valley volleyballers will feature heavily in the SP AusNet Gippsland Sports Academy's under 15 squad to contest the national titles in Albury, with 13 out of a possible 18 players sourced from the region.
Power pummels Pioneers
TAC CUP - NINE goals to Josh Scott helped Loy Yang B Gippsland Power record a resounding away victory over the Bendigo Pioneers at the weekend, 23.11 (149) to 6.8 (44).
Blues snatch a thriller
MID GIPPSLAND - Three of five second-round Mid Gippsland matches were tight affairs, with none closer than the battle at Morwell East, where Thorpdale got up in a one point thriller.
Stars of the future
TRARALGON showcased its junior basketball talent last weekend when it finished runner-up at the under 12 Future Stars Victoria Junior Country Championships female first division on its home courts.
Traralgon felled at final hurdle
TRARALGON Returned and Services League's bid for a maiden Ediburgh Shield fell just short at the weekend, as its first string foursome fell at the final hurdle in Cobram.
Mid Gippsland netball round two
TRAFALGAR A grade snuck away with a one point win over Newborough in a nail biter, 37-36, in the opening round of Mid Gippsland netball.


















