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Big hitters give a masterclass

KINGOWER has given a masterclass T20 performance to take Saturday’s points against a youthful Bridgewater. Top order batsmen Matt Rowe, Will Deason and skipper Jayden Leach belted 201 runs off 120 deliveries. Rowe had boundaries off the first...

15 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Flag stars return and put bite in Redbacks

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ARNOLD flag hero Heath Lock has made an immediate impact in his first Upper Loddon match this season. Lock’s opening hit of 48 helped set up the victory over Boort Yando on Saturday and signalled the “the old” team is hitting its straps for...

15 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Wickham on fire in quick innings

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A QUICK-HITTING innings from Ned Wickham has seen Bridgewater set a handy target of 124 in the two-day Upper Loddon junior match against Kingower. Wickham’s knock of 15 came off just 19 balls before he was caught by Jamie Penrose off the bowling...

15 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Eight clubs send juniors to new tournament

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PYRAMID Hill Lawn Tennis Club held its first junior tournament in 16 years on Sunday. The doubles event was contested by players from eight clubs - Boort, Gunbower, Calivil, Dingee, Lockington, Rochester, Pyramid Hill and Cohuna. Loddon tennis coach...

15 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Men set the scene for Serpentine

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SERPENTINE has broken through to record a nine-game win over Calivil North in Loddon Valley tennis on Saturday Strong performances in the men’s sets gave Serpentine an edge and was followed up in the mixed encounters. Meanwhile, Mincha West...

15 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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There’s purpose emerging in game plan

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BRIDGEWATER’S Monday pennant side is finding some winning ways in this season’s Bendigo playing area competition. Last week against Golden Square, it was an 18-shot victory. The side is starting to play with some purpose which is great to see...

15 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Latest pennant bowls results around our region

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GOLDFIELDS Division 2 Bridgewater 47-0 lost to Maryborough Golf 87-16. D. Payne, G. Harrison, C. Wattie, I. Clutton (s) lost to E. Ollington, M. Webb, R. Bird, K. Gay (s) 18-32. S. Miller, (substitute), R. Brown, C. Brooshooft (s) lost to G...

15 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Cameron says 2025 will be time to deliver

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A STRENGTHENED midfield could help propel Boort into North Central football finals next season. Coach Dale Cameron is preparing for his third season at the helm and says it’s time for the side to step up. “All our core players from this season...

15 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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On the bull’s back: Geoffrey’s riding feats

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By GARY WALSH GEOFFREY Tripcony has set a challenge. He says a “hobby” he used to pursue was a particularly brutal sport and wants me to guess what it was - Football? No. Rugby? No. Sorry, I’ve got no idea. A broad grin spreads across his...

13 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Good signs early in season

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INGLEWOOD’S Division 5 outfit has lowered its colours to top side Strathfieldsaye in Bendigo bowls. But with a win and a loss from the first two games is a good start to the season and it is encouraging to see so many of this team turning up to...

08 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Loddon trio face tough court time

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SETS were hard to win for Loddon’s three sides in the Marong Tennis Association on Saturday. Powerhouse sides Marong and Harcourt have again asserted early season dominance and accounted fo Newbridge and Woodstock. Derby, after several close calls...

08 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Latest pennant bowls results from across our region

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Northern District Division 2 Kerang 3 51-2 lost to Pyramid Hill 1 83-10. B. Williams, B. Theobald, G. Tate, H. McBain (s) lost to C. Cauchi, M. Noelker, N. McGann, L. Mann (s) 10-33. H. Pendlebury, A. Peel, J. Harrison, M. Coobs (s) lost to T...

08 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Two right royal bowling spells

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BOORT Yando has shown they are royal performers with the ball in Upper Loddon junior cricket. The Kings - Declan and Liam - brought Kingower’s time at the crease to an end on Saturday. Despite a strong opening stand from Tyler Murphy and Morgan...

08 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Heroic Harry puts life in Bulls

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AN UNBEATEN knock of 88 from Bridgewater opener Harry McKinley sent a warning to Upper Loddon rivals that the re-emerging Bulls will be capable of causing havoc this season. Back after a year in recess, the Bulls experienced hands are showing an...

08 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald

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Postle bowls a mean six overs

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ADAM Postle was at his meanest and best on Saturday for Wedderburn Band. The opening bowler’s six overs against Boort Yando at Market Square snared three wickets. And every over was a maiden as he frustrated and cajoled Boort’s batsmen into...

08 Nov 2024

By Loddon Herald