Sport Archive

Warming into summer and cricket, Sam Huitema has returned from the UK in charismatic form. Here he plays a forceful shot toward Phillip Island’s Zach Brown – on his way to 43 runs. tm45_0320

• A Grade, Division 1 A THUNDEROUS 184 by Leongatha’s Sahan Perera has set Town on track against rivals Korumburra. Perera finished the 75 overs not out, with 19 fours and two sixes to set the locals towards a total of 6/344. Conditions were

With small swell and an easterly wind, the conditions were testing for some swimmers but ideal for others for the 2020 Cape Aquathon. Photo: Ian McNish.

THE Cape Aquathon is regarded as one of the most charismatic community Bass Coast races. Friendly yet challenging, the 400m swim, 4.4km run course is a favourite for many. It’s the 26th year of the event and in its usual resilient spirit, Dean Manns

Wonthaggi Tennis Club members are set to be playing on their new synthetic grass tennis courts in late-March. Committee members, from left, include secretary Anne Dempster, treasurer Patsy Britt and president Russell Cargill. tm07_0220

THE Wonthaggi tennis courts have received maintenance works of epic proportions. Wonthaggi Tennis Club president Russell Cargill says after years of campaigning for upgrades, Bass Coast Shire has provided the funding required. “The works will include five courts being overhauled with synthetic grass surfacing,

Women’s semi-finalists of the champion singles: Janis Parks (Inverloch), Nics McKenzie (Fish Creek), Ann Plowman (Mirboo North) and Robyn Dennis (San Remo). Nics was the finals winner and Robyn the runner-up.

THE men’s champion of champion singles was played at Inverloch Bowling Club on Saturday and Sunday, January 4 and 5. This involved the best player representing each of 14 South Gippsland Bowls Division clubs playing in a knockout competition to determine who goes on

Alex Welsh (centre) won the time trial (TT) at the Road Nationals in Ballarat on Wednesday, earning him valuable points towards the Tokyo Paralympics. To Alex’s left, second-placed Michael Taylor and right, third-placed Lachie O’Brien.

ALEX Welsh has returned to racing in great form, taking out the first two time-trials (TT) at Mount Helen for the Road Nationals in Ballarat and the road race win, earning his ninth Australian title. His time for the 24km course was 51:07, seven

Inverloch batsman Kit Rotthier stretches to reach the ball, desperate to score some runs for his side in their A1 home game against Glen Alvie. Op340220

• A Grade, Division 1 OUTTRIM Moyarra Kongwak have made a strong return to cricket, winning over Wonthaggi Club, with batting dominance led by captain Daniel Mock. Mock won the toss and went on to bat most of his side’s 20 overs at the

Members from the Pony Club at the State Games in 2000

PAST and present members will gather to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Loch Nyora Pony Club next month. Celebrations will include a rally, barbecue lunch and afternoon tea at Yannathan Road, Nyora, followed by a dinner in the Nyora Hall on Saturday, February

Nippers’ participants from Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club rattled tins last Tuesday to raise funds for equipment. Mm010120

CAPE Paterson Surf Life Saving Club members hit the streets last week as part of their annual New Year’s Eve fundraiser. Nippers’ participants, lifesavers and other club supporters were seen around Wonthaggi – including at the Plaza, McBride Avenue and Apex Park – to

Winners - Wayne Parks (left), Frank Garden, Janis Parks and Bernadette Garden at the Parks Memorial mixed fours tournament in Inverloch.

The Inverloch bowling club held the second Parks Memorial mixed fours tournament on Sunday, December 29. A full house this year, with 28 teams from, Wonthaggi, Foster, Korumburra, Phillip Island, Heathmont, Kyabram, Churchill, Meeniyan, Drouin, San Remo, Corinella, Leongatha, Atherton Tablelands, Essendon and of

In the second race on Saturday - the Cavallo Reigns Handicap (2008m) - Step On It came first, followed by Manny (NZ), Eyes Are Blue (GB) and Mr Gogarty. mm310120

THOUSANDS flocked to the Woolamai picnic races on Saturday to enjoy the six-race meet in fine conditions after the early morning smoke cleared. Locals and holidaymakers drove or took the convenient bus down to Woolamai and soaked up the country atmosphere trackside. It was

There was even more racing action than anticipated at Stony Creek on Saturday, as jockeys and trainers took the opportunity to race following the abandonment of recent meetings at Bairnsdale and Wangaratta due to poor air quality. kg275319

By Kirra Grimes A LARGE team worked together to deliver a stellar season opener at Stony Creek Racing Club on Saturday, with over 1500 people making the most of the fine weather and family friendly focus of the day. The first race meeting of

Loch’s Rusty cricketers are joined by a Wangaratta man and four people from the Netherlands, Linda and Dorothee on the right, and Alle and Thom in front, for an impromptu game.

It started off just like any other Monday night in the nets for Loch’s Rusty Cricketers. Barry Ingwersen was on the phone when we arrived, so we ventured over to a caravan (later referred to as Wangaratta man) parked at the Loch Reserve. We

Under 14 Girls, from left, back, Ella Masinovic, Marnie Banks, Eva Garnham, Georgia Goldsmith and Sian Tessari. Front: Sophie Carter, Ally Morris, Jaidyn Lean, Ruby McCartney and Asha Matthews.

Under 10 Girls THE girls’ first game of the tournament was against Foster and they fought hard throughout the game but were unable to secure a win, going down 12 to 8. The team’s second game against a strong Sale team ended up with