Newcastle Sport

AROUND THE GROUNDS: WNBL

Katie Rae Ebzery and Maddi Allen helped Perth to a big win over Lara McSpadden and Susie Walmsley’s Flames.

Meanwhile Suzy Batkovic’s Townsville Fire edged out Cassidy McLean’s Bendigo Spirit in overtime.

Down by three in the final minute, Batkovic stepped up for the Fire.

She had the chance to win it from the line in the last second, but only hit one of two free throws.

Townsville was too strong in overtime to win by seven.

(AUDIO IN PARTS)

text will be replaced

Mitchell Hughes

Mitchell Hughes started as a tape editor in Newcastle in 1999. He became a reporter in 2004, working in Lismore and on the Gold Coast. Since moving back to the Newcastle office in 2006, he's taken on various roles, such as producer and chief of staff. He became the head sport reporter in 2011 and the main sport presenter in 2015.

Related Articles

Back to top button