Sport
27 May, 2024
Lexton keep on track with top four following 19-goal win over Newstead
LEXTON (62) def NEWSTEAD (43) Lexton took a step forward in their quest to remain in the top four race with a strong win over Newstead on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers were able to take charge in the second quarter, and indeed were able to win...
LEXTON (62) def NEWSTEAD (43)
Lexton took a step forward in their quest to remain in the top four race with a strong win over Newstead on Saturday afternoon.
The Tigers were able to take charge in the second quarter, and indeed were able to win every quarter of their clash as they moved up to fifth position on the ladder.
The first quarter was a good battle, with plenty of scoring as the Tigers scored 16 goals to the Kangaroos’ 12. For Lexton, Rachel Phelan scored 13 goals, while playing-coach Leesa Donhardt added three, while for the Kangaroos, playing-coach Bri Jury scored five goals, and Tayla Gale seven.
The second term saw Lexton dominate as they scored 17 goals to nine to move clear by 12 goals at the main break, leading 33-21. Donhardt scored 10 goals for the Tigers, while Phelan added seven, and for the Kangaroos, Gale scored five times and Jury four.
It was another high-scoring quarter in the third term, with Lexton adding 16 goals and Newstead 13, with the Tigers leading 49-34 at the last change. Phelan scored 12 times for the Tigers, while Donhardt added four, and for the Kangaroos, Jury scored seven times and Gale six.
The final quarter saw both teams essentially holding station, with the Tigers scoring 13 goals to nine to increase their lead. Phelan added three goals to finish with 35 for the day, while Donhardt scored 10 to finish with 27. For the Kangaroos, Gale scored all nine goals to finish with 27 for the day.
The Tigers now sit fifth as they negotiate their first bye of the season, while Newstead sit a game clear in eighth ahead of a tough task against the ladder-leading Maryborough Giants.