Sport
27 May, 2024
Navarre earns second victory with nine-point win
AVOCA 10.6 (66) def by NAVARRE 11.9 (75) In what was one of the games of the round, Navarre fought back from a first quarter nine-point deficit to defeat Avoca by nine points. It was the second quarter where Navarre won the game, when they were...
AVOCA 10.6 (66) def by NAVARRE 11.9 (75)
In what was one of the games of the round, Navarre fought back from a first quarter nine-point deficit to defeat Avoca by nine points.
It was the second quarter where Navarre won the game, when they were simply too fast and skilful for the Bulldogs, kicking four goals from eight scoring shots on goal and holding their opponents to just one goal from two scoring shots.
The Bulldogs have been having difficulty in their opening quarters all season but opened strongly against the Grasshoppers on this occasion, only to let it slip in the second term.
Only two points separated the scores in the second half with it basically being goal for goal, and Navarre goaled on the siren at three quarter time to take a 10-point lead into the final term.
The Bulldogs tried hard to bridge the gap, but the Navarre defence was too strong and held out till the final siren.
Nick Birthisel has been a solid recruit for Navarre this season, having been in the best players for the last four rounds, and was again named the best for the Hoppers on Saturday. Luke Hendy, with five goals, Charlie Ferguson, and Daniel Reading were also others to play well, as was Sam Walker and Brady Tillig.
Avoca was well served by Darcy Carey, Sean Moyle, Byron Wynd, and Riley Hamilton, Jamie Beavis and Alexander Hay, with playing-coach Zack Lubeek the only multiple goal scorer with two goals.