Here’s some of the other sporting news from across Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges in the last week.
Cricket
The Gisborne women’s cricket side has suffered grand final heartache for the second time this season. After losing the T20 final earlier in the season, the Dragons went down in Cricket Victoria Women’s Community Cup Shield. The Dragons were looking for redemption against Mt Martha in the one-day final, instead, they were comprehensively beaten. Batting first, the Dragons were skittled for just 62. Youngster Georgia Kerr top-scored with 18. Mt Martha made the runs with eight wickets in hand.
Softball
Sherwood Knights will enter the Sunbury Softball men’s grand final on Sunday full of confidence after a massive 21-1 semi-final win over the Jackson Panthers. The Knights will take on the Sunbury Storm in the final. Storm won its semi-final against Goonawarriors 18-15. Jackson Panthers will face the Wildcats in the women’s final.
Soccer
Sunbury United is through to the fifth round of the FFA Cup after a 2-1 win over Melton Phoenix on Saturday. Djafari Mwarabu and Jake McIntyre scored in the second half for United to secure the win despite finishing a man down due to a red card.
