*** BASKETBALL ***
LAKES ENTRANCE BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Finals Round 1
Senior girls: Team Marissa 45 (W. Thomas 17) d Team Rachael 22 (S. Harrison 11); Team Josh 24 (H. McLeod 10) d Team Linda 16.
Junior girls: Team Damien 16 d Team Mieka 15; Team Sarah 25 (T. Manley 14) d Team Jason 18.
Under 19: Team Simon 59 (X. Martin 20, L. Carey 15, B. Prior 10) d Team Damien 33 (J. Hayllar 14, O. Mann 11); Team Danielle 63 (J. Hayes 20, D. Mahony 20) d Team Lisa 36 (Z. Holley 28).
Under 16: Team Rachael 51 (A. Barkway 15, N. Morrison 10, O. Jenkins 10) d Team Matt 42 (J. Silver 19); Team Brook 58 (N. Nguyen 26, J. Hayllar 18, E. Ash 12) d Team Marcus 30 (L. Milito 10, O. Mann 10).
Under 14: Team Damien 57 (R. Wetere-Katipa 24, B. Russell 11) d Team Russells 41 (J. Spiker 25, I. O’Donnell 14); Team Evan 30 (J. Pompei 16) d Team Brett 21 (A. Balintong 11).
Under 12: Team Kane 32 (J. Downing 30) d Team Sarah 25; Team Kelly 41 (L. Poynton 17, O. Connally 12) d Team Dale 38 (B. Russell 19).
Under 10: Team Nat 23 (E. Wright 12) d Team Adam L. 21 (O. Hayllar 10); Team Adam E. 16 d Team Marissa 14.
Preliminary Finals
Senior girls: Team Josh 39 (H. McLeod 21, B. Piper 14) d Team Rachael 16.
Junior girls: Team Sarah 20 (T. Manley 16) d Team Mieka 17.
Under 19: Team Danielle 58 (D. Mahony 23, J. Hayes 13) d Team Damien 46 (J. Silver 16, O. Mann 16).
Under 16: Team Matt 44 (J. Silver 17, C. Kennedy 10) d Team Brook 34 (J. Hayllar 16, N. Nguyen 16).
Under 14: Team Russells 43 (C. Russell 18, J. Spiker 14) d Team Evan 20 (J. Pompei 12).
Under 12: Team Kelly 39 (L. Poynton 16) d Team Sarah 37 (J. Lawrence 15, K. Watson 13).
Under 10: Team Adam E. 15 d Team Adam L. 13.
Round 5
Women: Blue Devils 37 (Amelia Harrison 14, Amanda Harrison 11) d Running on Empty 22 (B. Dale 16); Semi-Pro 27 (M. Mehegan 14) d Panthers 16 (M. Grabham 11); The Jammers 53 (J. Gillard 19, M. Pitt 16) d Court Queens 7.
Men: The Odds 63 (J. Hayes 26, E. Pompei 11) d Razor Sharps 46 (M. Milburn 15, M. Fry 12); Warriors 38 (J. Welsh 12) d Lakers 24; Clippers 31 (W. Morris 10, C. Carstairs 10) d Turbos 30 (C. Fields 14); Flint Tropics 57 (J. Silver 19, B. Silvester 13, Y. Cabrera 11) d Phantoms 37 (Z. Hooper 19).
Round 6
Women: The Jammers 31 d Panthers 27 (M. Grabham 14, E. Kurrle 10); Blue Devils 60 (E. Ash 15, A. Harrison 12); Semi-Pro 38 (K. Poynton 14) d Running on Empty 24.
Men: Replacements 44 (K. Piper 16) d Lakers 42 (J. Pitt 18, J. Cameron 17); Clippers d Warriors on forfeit; Turbos 66 (J. Webb 31, C. Brooks 14, T. McKinley 12) d Phantoms 28 (B. Meyer 12); Flint Tropics 55 (J. Silver 12, T. Jerkins 12, T. Jenkins 11).
*** BOWLS ***
LAKES ENTRANCE BOWLS CLUB
Saturday, March 14:
First: R. Gersbach, R. Roberts, S. Smith, +16.
Second: A. Alonso, W. Gilbert, K. Drysdale, +12.
Monday, March 16:
First: M. Abela, K. McAlpine, R. Gersbach, +18.
Second: M. Towan, R. Noetzel, E. Smith, +11.
Third: J. Short, L. Clare, C. Abela, +10.
Wednesday, March 18:
First: M. Towan, M. McKay, K. Brown, +17.
Second: I. Gray, A. Cardwell, P. Howie, +9.
Third: L. Rathjen, G. O’Neill, B. Munns, +8.
Friday, March 20:
First: W. Mason, K. Watson, +21.
Second: I. Gray, A. Cardwell, +18.
Saturday, March 21:
First: I. Gray, S. Adams, K. Brown, +16.
Second: C. Grassby, M. Buttifant, J. Wilson, +9.
Monday, March 23:
First: R. Hunter, M. Anketell, R. Gersbach, +15.
Second: R. Noetzel, I. Gray, J. Hurren, +15 on countback.
Third: A. Alonso, R. Norder, R. Irvine, +9.
Wednesday, March 25:
First: J. Light, R. Gersbach, M. Jones, +21.
Second: S. McLoy, B. Gilbert, +17.
Third: J. McKinnon, S. Adams, K. Watson, +13.
Ladies Fours Club Championship: L. Clare, J. Rowley, K. Norder, F. Cannizzaro (s).
*** FISHING ***
2026 EAST GIPPSLAND BREAM CLASSIC
Gippsland Lakes, Metung (Final Results)
Top 10
1, Berkley (B. Hodges, C. Hodges), 14.030 (total weight); 2, Zero Technique (J. Jeffrey, K. Coleman), 12.750; 3, Humminbird (S. Clancy, J. Healey), 11.465; 4, MAD (M. Cribbes, D. Gamble), 10.835; 5, Tornado (M. Hunt, R. Sandy), 10.595; 6, EGM Revisited (P. Conn, J. Conn), 10.495; 7, JML Ecogear / Smaki (S. Scicluna, M. Blomquist), 10.490; 8, Samurai Rods (D. Mackrell, D. Betts), 10.260; 9, Prostrike (P. Stephens, B. Baade), 10.070; 10, Frosty (A. Portelli, C. Caesar), 10.020.
Best bag: Zero Technique (J. Jeffery, K. Coleman), 5/5, 7.460kg.
Big bream: Zero Technique (J. Jeffery, K. Coleman), 1.710kg.
Monster movers: Stealth Legends.
Junior angler: C. Hodges, Team Berkley.
*** GOLF ***
LAKES ENTRANCE GOLF CLUB
Wednesday, March 18 – medley stroke:
46 players.
Overall winner: C. Barnes, -4.
“A” grade: R. Percival, +1.
“B” grade: C. Barnes, -4.
“C” grade: J. Dowie, +1.
Down the line balls: S. Short, L. Murray, J. Gray, E. Derham, +2; J. Wilson, M. Evans, +3; V. Gilbert, A. McKenzie, D. Hatt, +4; G. Preston, +5.
Nearest the pins, women: 3rd – B. Severs; 6th – R. Percival; 11th – D. Dickson; 15th – R. Percival.
Nearest the pins, men: 11th – A. Guillot; 15th – C. Barnes.
Thursday, March 19 – medley stableford:
68 players.
Overall winner: A. Taylor, 38.
“A” grade: N. Howell, 37.
“B” grade: I. Malejew, 36.
“C” grade: A. Taylor, 38.
Down the line balls: B. Brand, 36; R. Webb, R. McPhee, S. Sproule, B. Wilmshurst, 35; W. Fry, A. Douglas, 34; S. Short, G. O’Neill, P. Mifsud, D. Murrell, B. Greer, 33; S. Cousins, P. Rades, A. Lawson, R. Beckett, 32.
Nearest the pins: 3rd – G. Wells; 11th – D. Murrell; 15th – P. Rades; 15th – R. McPhee.
Saturday, March 21 – medley stroke:
112 players.
Overall winner:
J. Coates, 70.
“A” grade: J. Coates, 70.
“B” grade: I. Thomson, 72.
“C” grade: O. Chester, 71 on countback.
“D” grade: L. Bennett, 71 on countback.
Down the line balls: J. Melrose, J. Timmerman, 71; R. Beckett, S. Sproule, P. Nicholas, 72; J. Stirling, D. Scott, N. Martin, D. Hatt, C. Barnes, 73; J. Dear, J. Ryland, L. Rodgers, S. East, B. Hay, G. Bull, B. Bassett, 74; P. Rades, C. Dostine, M. Johnson, D. Grining, R. Percival, G. Jeal, C. Atkinson, 75; N. Backman, J. Yates, M. McManus, 76.
Great score: M. McManus.
Nearest the pins, men: 3rd – L. Przibilla; 6th – B. Bassett; 11th – B. Rotheram; 15th – B. Brand.
Nearest the pins, women: 3rd – K. Fearnley; 6th – R. Percival; 11th – N. Martin; 15th – M. Holmes.
Men’s 2026 club championships nett:
124 players.
“A” grade: B. Brand, 220.
“B” grade: C. Dostine, 224.
“C” grade: J. Timmerman, 226.
“D” grade: C. Smythe, 223.
“A” grade placegetters: D. Barelli, 216; B. Brand, 220; J. Coates, 222; D. Grining, 229; R. Murray, 230; S. Yates, 233; B. Stokes, 234; M. McManus, 237; R. Sperring, 245; M. Stevens, 166.
“B” grade placegetters: J. Stirling, 219; C. Dostine, 224; B. Cornell, 225; P. Rades, 228; J. Clarke, 229; T. Stubbs, 230; B. Hayllar, N. Backman, 231; M. Loveridge, 232; L. Przibilla, 234.
“C” grade placegetters: C. Barnes, 222; J. Timmerman, 226; P. Nicholas, 227; C. Clarke, 228; I. Stephens, 229; G. Jeal, 232; M. Naylor, 235; L. Thomson, 239; D. Murrell, N. Robbins, 241.
“D” grade placegetters: C. Smythe, 223; J. Melrose, 224; J. Dear, 227; A. McKenzie, 230; B. John, 231; M. Evans, 233; B. Hay, 235; W. Coad, 238; L. Burt, 239; T. Varone, 240.
Men’s 2026 club championships gross:
121 players.
“A” grade: D. Barelli, 234.
“B” grade: J. Stirling, 264.
“C” grade: C. Barnes, 285.
“D” grade: J. Dear, 302.
“A” grade placegetters: D. Barelli, 234, D. Grining, 238; B. Brand, 241; J. Coates, 243; S. Yates, 245; M. McManus, B. Stokes, 249; R. Murray, 263; R. Sperring, 278; M. Stevens, 186.
“B” grade placegetters: J. Stirling, 264, B. Cornell, 267; T. Stubbs, C. Dostine, 269; N. Backman, 273; M. Loveridge, 274; D. Hatt, 277; L. Przibilla, 279; J. Yates, J. Clarke, 280.
“C” grade placegetters: C. Barnes, 285; G. Jeal, J. Timmerman, 289; P. Nicholas, 290; M. Naylor, 292; C. Clarke, 294; I. Stephens, 295; D. Murrell, N. Robbins, 298; L. Thomson, 311.
“D” grade: J. Dear, 302; A. McKenzie, 308; B. John, 309; W. Coad, B. Hay, 313; J. Melrose, 314; L. Rodgers, 323; G. Preston, 325; C. Smythe, 328; L. Burt, 329.
Women’s 2026 club championships nett:
33 players.
“A” grade: J. Wilson, 222.
“B” grade: H. Cotton, 238.
“C” grade: L. Bennett, 236 on countback.
“D” grade: N. McKenna, 280.
“A” grade placegetters: J. Wilson, R. Percival, 222; N. Martin, 232; J. Rowe, 251; M. Johnson, 75.
“B” grade placegetters: H. Cotton, 238; O. Chester, 242; R. McPhee, 245; E. Derham, 248; A. Weel, 254; S. Elliott, 256; D. Dickson, 80; K. Fearnley, 81; J. Kesper, 91.
“C” grade placegetters: R. Beckett, 235; L. Bennett, M. McManus, 236; B. Severs, 242; M. Holmes, 243; L. Murray, 246; D. Gray, 248; K. Sharpley, 252; S. Toseland, 171; J. Dowie, 73.
“D” grade placegetters: B. Martino, 252; N. McKenna, 280; R. Downing, 176; J. O’Neill, 204; V. Gilbert, 76.
Women’s 2026 club championships gross:
24 players.
“A” grade: R. Percival, 243.
“B” grade: O. Chester, 314.
“C” grade: R. Beckett, 319.
“D” grade: B. Martino, 366.
“A” grade placegetters: R. Percival, 243; J. Wilson, 264; N. Martin, 265; J. Rowe, 305.
“B” grade placegetters: E. Derham, O. Chester, 314; H. Cotton, 316; R. McPhee, A. Weel, 326; S. Elliott, 328.
“C” grade placegetters: R. Beckett, 319; L. Bennett, 332; B. Severs, 335; M. McManus, 338; M. Holmes, L. Murray, 339; K. Sharpley, 345; D. Gray, 350; S. Toseland, 243; S. Wilson, 120.
“D” grade placegetters: B. Martino, 366; N. McKenna, 394; R. Downing, 268; J. O’Neill, 312.
Junior 2026 club championships:
3 players.
1, M. Naylor, 74, 78 (152); 2, C. Smythe, 77, 76 (153); MC, M. Stevens, 94 (94).
Junior 2026 club championship gross:
1, M. Naylor, 190; 2, C. Smythe, 223; MC, M. Stevens, 117.
Tuesday, March 24 – Ruthless and Toothless:
35 players.
“A” grade: winner – J. Melrose, 33; runner-up – M. Evans, 34; third – M. Loveridge, 35 on countback.
“B” grade: winner – R. Mockett, 33; runner-up – D. Griffiths, 36; T. Fedat, 37 on countback.
Down the line balls: B. Hay, 35; B. Hoppe, P. Nicholas, B. Wilmshurst, J. Heaton, 36; R. Baldock, J. Gray, L. Rodgers, K. Decker, 37.
Nearest the pins: 11th – D. Haley; 15th – M. Evans.
Putts: B. Hay, 11.
Raffles: G. Bull, R. Mockett, R. Mockett.
NAGA: R. Kennedy.
Tuesday, March 24 – Young and Rest of Us:
13 players.
Winner: R. Beckett, 40 on countback.
Runner-up: S. Taylor, 40 on countback.
Down the line balls: J. Collins, 40; L. Tiziani, 41.
Nearest the pins: 3rd – M. McManus; 6th – G. Phillips.
Wednesday, March 25 – medley stableford, Women Lunch Day:
33 players.
Overall winner: S. Taylor, 39.
“A” grade: H. Cotton, 37.
“B” grade: S. Taylor, 39.
Down the line balls: P. Mifsud, 36; C. Fenner, 35; N. Backman, D. Wright, 34; S. Toseland, J. Wilson, R. Percival, 32.
Nearest the pins: 3rd – H. Cotton; 6th – R. Percival; 11th – K. Fearnley; 15th – S. Taylor.
Thursday, March 26 – medley stableford:
45 players.
Overall winner: N. Backman, 39.
“A” grade: N. Backman, 39.
“B” grade: D. Murrell, 36.
“C” grade: D. Riseley, 38.
Down the line balls: R. Murray, 38; D. Cuthbertson, B. Hay, N. Howell, 34; M. Johnson, R. Webb, 33; A. Parry, A. Lawson, M. Webb, S. Hill, 32.
Nearest the pins: 3rd – J. Timmerman; 6th – D. Murrell; 11th – D. Murrell; 15th – R. Murray, M. Johnson.
Saturday, March 28 – medley stableford:
90 players.
Overall winner: L. Whelan, 41.
“A” grade: L. Whelan, 41.
“B” grade: D. Murrell, 33 on countback.
“C” grade: W. Coad, 38 on countback.
“D” grade: J. Dowie, 36.
Down the line balls: C. Clarke, 38; D. Hatt, 37; I. Stephens, J. Stewart, 36; G. Wells, 35; T. Stubbs, G. Watson, B. Stokes, B. Brand, R. Beckett, N. McKenna, A. Mills, 34; J. Gray, 33; I. Malejew, N. Backman, A. Guillot, 32; M. Stevens, W. Whelan, K. Sharpley, B. Hay, S. Sproule, 31.
Nearest the pins, men: 3rd – I. McKenna; 6th – S. Anderson; 11th – R. Murray; 15th – B. Stokes.
Nearest the pins, women: 3rd – A. Bertram; 6th – J. Wilson; 11th – R. Percival; 15th – H. Cotton.
*** PARKRUN ***
LAKES ENTRANCE PARKRUN
March 21
1, A. Evans, 19.27; 2, N. Jackson, 21.26; 3, L. Walliker, 21.50; 4, A. Knur, 21.58; 5, M. Evans, 23.32; 6, T. Clarke, 24.02; 7, P. Bassett, 24.16; 8, L. Profitt, 24.27; 9, A. Darcy, 24.52; 10, R. Perera, 24.57.
March 28
1, A. Evans, 19.35; 2, B. Darcy, 20.45; 3, A. Knur, 22.43; 4, L. Hemingway, 23.00; 5, M. Evans, 23.29; 6, L. Profitt, 24.19; 7, R. Larkin, 24.40; 8, D. Costigan, 26.05; 9, M. Forbes, 26.12; 10, R. Darcy, 26.54.
