Pic gallery: Dandenong Stingrays sparkle in Coates League blitz

Future stars sparkled as the Dandenong Stingrays powered away from Bendigo Pioneers. Here’s how they did it — and a gallery of 12 pictures.

Zoe Besanko leads the Dandenong Stingrays onto the field on Saturday. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Evelyn Connolly kicked a season-high four goals as Dandenong Stingrays powered away from Bendigo Pioneers in the second half to win 10.15 (75) to 2.6 (18) at Shepley Oval on Saturday.

Like salt and pepper, Jemma Reynolds was in everything for the Stingrays, racking up 25 disposals to be named best afield.

Rye product Kate Terri also had a big game with 30 possessions, including seven inside fifties.

Captain Zoe Besanko was a dominant figure with a game-high 22 hit outs as the Stingrays outscored the Pioneers seven-goals-to-one after halftime.

The Stingrays also found inspiration from Makhaela Bluhm, Tahlia Sanger, Nikita Harris and Scarlett Marsh.

The 57-point win maintained their Coates Talent League girls title push, improving their record to 6-3.

Georgia Templeton of the Stingrays celebrates kicking a goal. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Georgia Templeton is congratulated by Sienna Shelton and Phoebe Pearce. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Matilda Argus takes a kick. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Jemma Reynolds of the Stingrays is chased by Lavinia Cox of the Pioneers. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Tahlia Sanger of the Stingrays runs out onto the field. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Zoe Besanko of the Stingrays is tackled by Scout Carmody and Sasha Pearce of the Pioneers. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Georgia Templeton of the Stingrays celebrates kicking a goal. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Scout Carmody of the Pioneers handballs. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Lucia Painter of the Pioneers kicks. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Players compete for a mark. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)

Beth Morris of the Pioneers with the ball. (Photo by Josh Chadwick)