JUST like their team moniker, the red hot Lava Girls netball team exploded into championship form to sweep all the accolades in this year’s Nelson Bay Association competition.
Peaking at the right time of the season, this gifted group clinched the Cadet Division (15-17yrs) premiership title with a decisive 34-22 victory over minor premiers Bluebelles at the Tomaree Sports Complex in Salamander Bay.
It was the first of two major honours for the Lava Girls outfit.
They were later named the association’s Team of the Year at the annual presentation night at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.
Midcourt ace Millah Brown proved the architect, with a best-on-court performance in the trophy decider that led to an umpires’ Player of the Final award.
The talented Nelson Bay junior representative spearheaded the team’s success with her court craft during the finals series and earned more kudos when also named Junior Umpire of the Year.
In a magic three week period, the Lava Girls edged out the top ranked Bluebelles 34-31 in a qualifying final before repeating the feat on Grand Final morning in style.
Other Lava Girls to impress during a memorable season were Kaitlin Burgess, Ciara Cullen, April Eggins, Zahlia O’Leary, Molly Pickette, Ruby Pickette, Talia Sloan, Emma Tibbs and Isabel Warran.
By Chris KARAS
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