Lakes Entrance’s under 17s pulled off an epic overtime victory, taking down last year’s premier Wy Yung by two goals in the thrilling match.
The two teams faced off last year, with Wy Yung coming from behind to snatch victory from the Seagulls by just
one goal.
This was not the case this year, with Lakes Entrance securing a victory it has waited a year for.
Wy Yung came out strong in the first quarter, quickly establishing a three-goal lead.
With the enthusiastic crowd on both sides spurring them on, Wy Yung and Lakes Entrance turned up the pressure, with the Seagulls lifting to level the scores by half time.
In a low-scoring third quarter, Lakes managed to pull ahead by three thanks to some quick movement down the court and strong defensive pressure, restricting Wy Yung to only
two goals.
The final quarter saw Wy Yung fight back, closing the gap and then levelling the scores and with the Tigers crowd behind them, managed to push ahead.
Despite likely having flashbacks from last year’s agonising loss, Lakes refused to give up, keeping the scores level until the final whistle blew and overtime began.
With fatigue setting in on both sides, neither gave up, becoming more physical and defensive – however Wy Yung held on by a goal before
the break.
The Seagulls refused to drop their heads, and with their supporters cheering them on, held their nerve to surge ahead by one, then two goals, sealing their thrilling victory.
Lakes Entrance’s Makayla Grabham received best-on-court for her strong attacking work in centre.
FINAL SCORE: Lakes Entrance 28 d Wy Yung 26.
the win. K87 – 3291
