Weekly Advertiser | Horsham District A Grade netball finals will get underway this weekend, with four teams set to play in do-or-die elimination finals.
Which teams would finish in the top six was all but finalised prior to the last round, but results from Saturday’s matches were needed before the order was finalised.
While the top two teams Laharum and Noradjuha-Quantong have earnt themselves a rest in the first week of finals, and a double chance, the teams from third to sixth face finals this weekend that will result in the season ending for two teams.
The first elimination final will be on Saturday at Harrow, when third-placed Rupanyup, who only just missed out on second place by a narrow percentage, will take on Kaniva-Leeor United, who finished in sixth.
Despite achieving a convincing 66-30 win against Harrow-Balmoral on Saturday, the Panthers’ percentage fell just .65 short of Noradjuha-Quantong, who scored their own strong win, beating Pimpinio 54-22.
Although having a bye in round 18, Kaniva-Leeor United needed to keep a close eye on the Swifts versus Natimuk United match, which resulted in a 44-41 win Natimuk’s way, and ensuring the Cougars held onto sixth spot.
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