Central Coast weekend sports roundup

TERRIGAL responded to last weekend’s shock semi-final loss in fine fashion yesterday, thrashing Kariong 67-5 to earn their place in the 2017 Central Coast Rugby Union Premier 1 Grand Final.

Terrigal’s Pat Niurua is congratulated by teammates after going over to score in the second half during the Central Coast Rugby Union Premier 1 preliminary final against Kariong at Woy Woy Oval. Pictures: Troy Snook

TERRIGAL responded to last weekend’s shock semi-final loss in fine fashion yesterday, thrashing Kariong 67-5 to earn their place in the 2017 Central Coast Rugby Union Premier 1 Grand Final.

The Trojans started the preliminary final at Woy Woy Oval strongly, grabbing three tries within the first 15 minutes.

Some individual brilliance from Wanderers winger Brandon Shillingsworth provided Kariong with their sole try of the match, seven minutes later.

Terrigal’s Sekope Maea on the attack at Woy Woy Oval yesterday.

The minor premiers weren’t fazed though as they continued to control proceedings and held a 24-5 lead at the break.

Terrigal dominated the second half, adding another 43 points.

Kariong were without some of their players for this do-or-die encounter and were also hit with injuries during the game, but Terrigal showed why they deserve to play in the decider with a great team performance.

Terrigal was well served by wingers Dan Sargeant and Pat Niurua, as well as flanker Sam Kenny who combined for six of the team’s 11 tries.

Terrigal’s Pat Niurua up-ends Kariong’s Jake Holwill yesterday.

Players contest a lineout at Woy Woy Oval yesterday.

Terrigal meet Ourimbah in the Grand Final on Saturday, which is a rematch of last week’s major semi-final.

NETBALL

BERKELEY Vale has claimed this year’s Wyong District Netball Association’s division one premiership after a solid 47-30 win over Bateau Bay in the finale at Baker Park yesterday.

The Dolphins took an early lead, but Some fought their way back into the decider.

A 17-point margin proved enough to hand Some their second title in the club’s third successive grand final appearance.

Berkeley Vale celebrate victory over Bateau Bay yesterday.

“The girls really dug deep in the second half and had that hunger to help get the win,” coach Josh Bogers said.

“We worked hard and it came down to consistency, we really focused on that in training and moving into the finals.”

Some’s grand final success was their first win against their opponents this campaign, after a 40-36 semi-final loss to Dolphins 35 two weeks ago, which followed their Round 15 draw.

Bogers praised his side for their efforts, but gave special mention to the defence.

Berkeley Vale on the attack at Baker Park yesterday.

“It was a really good team performance, but Chloe Middleton got MVP as she was a real standout for us in defence,” he said.

FOOTBALL

GOSFORD City will face Killarney District in the Battlewin Premier League Grand Final after advancing 5-4 on penalties over The Entrance in last night’s preliminary final at Pluim Park.

The score was locked at 1-1 at the end of regulation team with Matt Kenny scoring for The Entrance, while Jared McNee found the net for the Dragons.

RUGBY LEAGUE

TERRIGAL has booked their spot in the Central Coast Division Rugby League Grand Final with a 7-6 preliminary final win over The Entrance at EDSAAC Oval on Sunday.

The Sharks will take on Wyong in next Sunday’s decider. The Roos enjoyed a weekend off after their semi-final success over Terrigal last weekend.

SURFING

AVOCA Beach’s Macy Callaghan posted a score of 7.86 in an opening-round loss in her world-tour debut at the Swatch Pro. The 16-year-old wildcard will now face off against compatriot Tyler Wright in a sudden-death Round 2 heat in California.

Junior world champion Macy Callaghan in action at Trestles in the first round.

Meanwhile, Copacabana’s world No. 3 Matt Wilkinson takes on fellow Aussies Bede Durbidge and Ethan Ewing in his first heat of the Hurley Pro at Trestles.

Competition has been delayed at Trestles since Thursday due to a decrease in swell size. Next call is set for early Tuesday (AEST).

HOCKEY

NORTHS are through to next Sunday’s Hunter Coast Premier Hockey League Grand Final with premiership favourites Gosford after a 4-2 win over Souths in Newcastle this afternoon.