Sport

TWO of Portland’s youngest senior Coasters players are taking their basketball to the next level over winter, with Tyleah Barr and Summer Millard competing in the Big V and NBL1 competitions.

YOUNG Portland footballer Chad Finck has continued his rise through the ranks of country football, being selected to Greater Western Victoria Rebels’ under-16 squad for the upcoming football season.

SEVEN Portland Little Athletics centre athletes are qualified to compete in the Little Athletics Victoria State Track and Field Championships in Melbourne tomorrow and Sunday.

PORTLAND’S Jake and Peter Stevenson will be in action at the 2023 ARB Australian Off Road Racing Championship this weekend, with round one of the series set to take place in Rainbow.

THE sun might still be shining (occasionally) and the grounds aren’t damp (yet) but footy season is just around the corner.

THE Surry District Tennis Association hit their finals campaigns on the weekend with A grade side Tyrendarra stamping their authority on Saturday against Lawn Purple.

THE Portland and District Cricket Association’s 2022-23 under-16 season came to its enthralling conclusion on Sunday, with Portland Tigers defeating South Portland by 34 runs in a back-and-forth contest.

PORTLAND Football Netball Club has confirmed their senior netball sides for the 2023 Hampden Netball League season with their open team making up for a lack of height with ample speed and versatility.

PORTLAND Secondary College Year 10 student Harry Looker has made big strides in cross country running over the past few months, qualifying to travel with an Australian squad to the United States to compete against college runners in late September this year.

PORTLAND’S Lawn Tennis Club got itself a major boost this week, with the arrival of some brand-new equipment which is set to promote their junior tennis program into the future.

IN an epic conclusion to the midweek pennant season, Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club claimed a thrilling grand final win on Tuesday over Portland Bowling Club, with the match in Heywood coming down to the final bowl.

HEATHMERE football has been through a rough few seasons, but nonetheless those in the know at the club say there’s plenty of reasons to be optimistic.