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Sunbury finished its Victorian Turf Cricket Association T20 competition with a loss on Tuesday night to Westmeadows. The Warriors made 2-125 with Clayton Campbell top scoring with 57 not out. Oak Park St Francis de Sales had a big win against Sunbury. Sunbury was bowled out for just 74 with Ethan Connelly top scoring with 17. Meanwhile, Sunbury’s match in the Steve McNamara Shield was called off due to heat. The match will now be a one-dayer.

EDFL

The Sunbury Lions have signed Kayla Theodore has signed for the upcoming Essendon District Football League season. The Lions said Theodore brings a bubbly personality and endless energy. “Kayla’s enthusiasm for the game is impossible to miss and already making an impact around the group,” the Lions said on social media. “After playing footy back in high school, she’s ready to make her return to the game, and we can’t wait to see her back out on the field doing what she loves. Kayla is set to be a fantastic addition both on and off the field.”

Tennis

Jin Woodman was knocked out in the semi finals of the Melbourne Wheelchair Open. Woodman, playing at his home event, lost to world number two Sam Schroder in the semi finals, 6-2, 6-0 in the quad men’s event. Woodman will this week compete in the quad singles and doubles event at the Australian Open.

Bowls

Club Sunbury had to settle for sharing the points in the Bowls Victoria weekend pennant division 1, section 1 competition. Most matches across the competition were heated off on Saturday, with Sunbury and Moonee Valley getting nine points each. With Whittlesea playing on Friday night, the margin at the top is back to two points. Sunbury faces Deer Park 2 this Saturday.

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