Sport
14 July, 2026
Red-hot Harcourt secures fourth straight victory
A 62-goal barrage from Jordan Bagley, Jarrenhy and Tia Webb has bolted Harcourt to their fourth consecutive victory, an impressive streak that’s moved them from 0-8 to the precipice of the top eight.
While finals qualification still seems highly unlikely with Avoca and Navarre in their last two games, Saturday’s win over Campbells Creek has roared the Lions into ninth, now only four points adrift of eighth-placed Trentham.
It’s an incredible turnaround for a team who waited until round nine for their first victory.
Former Loddon Valley Football Netball League A grade best and fairest Tia Webb had a memorable Harcourt debut, finishing with 38 goals after sister Jarrenhy and Bagley placed Harcourt in a commanding position at quarter time.
Following the formula that conjured their first victory of 2026 against Maldon, the Magpies started the versatile Taylah Sartori at goal keeper, with the returning McKenna Wynveen providing extra defensive security.
While Campbells Creek’s defensive unit fought valiantly, B grade call-up Tamara Farr, Morgan Howorth and Ursula van Dyk were running the show in the midcourt, allowing Jarrenhy Webb and Bagley to bag the Lions an early lead.
Defenders Carly Chaplin and Laura Suckling compounded Harcourt’s advantage with their quick transition and stellar rebounding of early misses from Heni Moeke and Claire Jones.
Trailing 15-7 at quarter time, the Magpies elected to bring on Millie King at goal shooter, with Jones and Moeke shifting to goal attack and wing attack respectively.
With Moeke and Peyton McMillan providing a consistent supply of entry passes, King scored seven of Campbells Creek’s 10 second-quarter goals as the hosts looked to challenge Harcourt.
However, with Tia Webb making an immediate impact at goal shooter after coming off the bench at quarter time, Harcourt bolstered their buffer to 12 goals at half time.
Building upon their second-quarter promise, the Magpies attack kicked into another gear during the second half.
Sartori proved to be the missing puzzle piece to Campbells Creek’s offence, unlocking the midcourt after subbing into wing attack.
Jones was the main benefactor of Sartori’s presence as the match quickly turned into an offensive showcase.
Bolstered by the midcourt efficiency of Farr and van Dyk, Bagley and Tia Webb increased the Magpies’ deficit to 15 goals after an entertaining 16-13 third term.
The Webb sisters reunited in the goal circle for the fourth quarter and proceeded to go on a late scoring spree. Jarrenhy finished with 13 goals alongside her sister’s game-leading 38 goals to continue Harcourt’s rampant run.
Bagley was also incredibly potent for the Lions, netting 11 goals in her shooting stints during the first and third quarters.
Fresh off scoring her season-high, Jones continued her brilliant vein of form by matching that tally with 25 goals. Moeke was a noticeable aid to Jones’ excellence while adding nine goals herself following King’s second quarter cameo.