Heathcote take on powerful White Hills

THE Saints are ready for another big test on the netball court when they meet White Hills HDNL A Grade action this Saturday.

Heathcote will be at home at Barrack Reserve to meet the Demons.

“We are keen to have a good hit-out against White Hills,” said Heathcote co-coach and mid-court star Brooke Bolton.

“They are one of the benchmark teams of the competition, so it will be a great test.

“We know to be competitive we will need a strong four-quarter effort.”

The Saints will be without goal attack Georgia Bolton who will be overseas.

“Maeve Hogan will switch from playing predominantly defence the past couple of weeks back into attack.”

A 70-31 win by Heathcote against Leitchville Gunbower at Gunbower last Saturday has lifted the Saints to fourth in the premiership race.

The heat is on as the Saints, Mount Pleasant and North Bendigo are all locked on 20 points.

“I was rapt with our play against Leitchville Gunbower,” Bolton said. “It was a strong four quarter performance which is something we have been working on.”

The Saints won the first term, 18-4, and the intensity did not drop.

“Annalyse Carroll at goal shooter was outstanding,” Bolton said of a tally of more than 40 goals.

“Chelsea Caughey had a strong game at wing attack.”

Last season’s runner-up, the Lauren Bowles-coached White Hills are second in the premiership race on an eight and one record and heads to Heathcote refreshed by the bye.

A Grade – Leitchville Gunbower 31 – Heathcote 70

A Reserve – Leitchville Gunbower 50 – Heathcote 44

B Grade – Leitchville Gunbower 49 – Heathcote 42

B Reserve – Leitchville Gunbower 25 – Heathcote 39

17 & Under – Leitchville Gunbower 27 – Heathcote 37

15 & Under – Leitchville Gunbower 39 – Heathcote 34

13 & Under – Leitchville Gunbower 36 – Heathcote 17