Sport

OVER the last four to five years there has been a notable difference in the faces in the waters around Portland.

AFTER a number of years on hiatus, Portland will be represented in women’s soccer once again in the 2024 South West Victorian Football Association (SWVFA) season, with the club having committed to fielding a side this year.

THE Heywood Golf Club has crowned a new women’s club champion, with Sharon Cole taking out top honours at last week’s tournament.

LUKE Evans has capped off his stunning season with the Hamilton and District Cricket Association’s (HDCA) highest individual honour, the P.F. Christie Medal, on Wednesday night.

Portland cricket has a whole had a very strong showing on the night with numerous award winners across the grades.

LAWN Purple has confirmed its status as the pre-eminent side in the Surry District Tennis Association for the 2023-24 season, defeating Lawn Red convincingly in the A grade grand final at Lawn tennis courts, with the final score reading 5-44 to 1-27.

TYRENDARRA has completed its season from heaven, securing the crowning achievement of a 2023-24 Hamilton and District Cricket Association A grade premiership victory over St Andrews by three wickets.

FORMER Portland footballer Keegan Gray is embarking on a new journey in his football career, joining Gold Coast-based club Southport Sharks for the upcoming VFL season.

GRAND final day in the Surry District Tennis Association is finally upon us, with minor premiers Lawn Purple set to take on local rivals Lawn Red for A grade premiership glory at Lawn Tennis Courts.

PORTLAND Basketball Stadium hosted one its most exciting events of the year on Saturday with two games of NBL1 action on at the venue throughout the afternoon.

A CONVINCING victory has sent Lawn Red through to a grand final showdown with Lawn Purple in the Surry District Tennis Association’s 2023-24 A grade grand final, with Red defeating Lawn Green 5-42 to 1-25 in their preliminary final at the Lawn tennis courts.

TYRENDARRA Cricket Club has added another piece of silverware to its cabinet on Saturday with a five-wicket victory over Portland Tigers in the Hamilton and District Cricket Association’s B grade final at Alexandra Park.