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Two is better than three in Best’s case

Up and coming Benalla motorsport driver Zak Best is moving up in the racing world. After contesting the Super3 series in 2019, a MW Motorsport backed Best will move up to Super2 for the 2020 program.

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Game, set, match for Crittenden in Country Championships

Benalla tennis star Matt Crittenden played an integral part in Goulburn Valley’s recent win at the 64th Inter-Regional Country Championships, securing the men’s 35-49 doubles title with partner Luke Dixon in dominant fashion.

Meg Saultry
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Riley controls the pace of Lady Breakers

Controlling Benalla’s offence this season has been the job of Isabella Riley. In her first season at CBL level, it’s been a fast, but impressive rise for the teen.

Meg Saultry
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CBL | Breakers end season with another missed opportunity

Benalla Breakers’ final match of the season epitomised their year. It was one of missed chances. The Breakers have seen a massive improvement from their inaugural 2018-19 season.

Meg Saultry
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CBL | Warriors deny Lady Breakers the ‘W’ in season-ender

Benalla Lady Breakers’ inaugural season came to an end on Sunday, but despite finishing the year bottom of the pack, there is plenty to look forward to in 2020 for women’s basketball in the region.

Meg Saultry
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Benalla Racing Club’s Kids Day Out raises much needed funds for appeal

In a terrific effort, Benalla Racing Club’s recent Comfort Inn Benalla Kids Day Out raised $4151.40 for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal. General manager Cam Symes said the club was “absolutely thrilled” with the event’s success.

Meg Saultry
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WDCA | Mixed results as Bushrangers return to crease

A massive effort from Benalla’s Mitchell Nicholson couldn’t bring the Bushrangers’ A-reserve squad back from the brink in their match with City Colts, as the visitors held on for a three wicket win on Saturday.

Meg Saultry
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WDCA | Carboon the catalyst for Bushies’ City Colts win

Benalla Bushrangers A-grade side has pulled of their biggest scalp of the season, beating City Colts by 50 runs on Saturday. And it was the winning partnership of Benalla’s James Carboon (51) and Josh McCallum (49) which sealed the win.

Meg Saultry
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Premiership glory continues to drive Skilbeck

For Amelia Skilbeck, the feeling of winning a premiership is what playing netball is all about. Having won a few flags in her time with Goorambat in the Benalla and District league, it’s those experiences that continue to push Skilbeck.

Meg Saultry
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Brodie spearheads Bushrangers junior talent push

For Conor Brodie, watching a kid who may have not been the best batter or bowler improve is one of the greatest things about being involved with junior cricket.

Meg Saultry
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Australian Open beckons for returning Ballkids

Benalla’s Finn Walsh and Liam Thivillier-Lefebvre are gearing up for this year’s Australian Open with perhaps the best seats in the house.

Meg Saultry
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‘Good to be back’: Webster kicks off pre-season with Zebras

Last year was a massive year for Benalla teen Meagan Webster, but this year promises to be even bigger.

Meg Saultry
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Bowls wrap: Jan 6 to Jan 12

For the Pop and Doughie Hide Memorial Day, 42 bowlers played in this annual event which included some visitors from Moira and Swanpool. 

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‘History in itself’: Breakers eyeing away wins over Warriors

With nothing to lose this Sunday, the Benalla Breakers are aiming for two wins away from home in their final games this season.

Meg Saultry
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‘Bats coming into their prime’: Gladstone

Heading into his second year as senior coach of Goorambat, Sam Gladstone is confident his side will make major strides this year.

Meg Saultry
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‘For the love of the game’: Samaria Suns set for big 2020 after initial blip

An initial lack of volunteers for 2020 saw crisis talks held at the Samaria Suns in recent weeks, but the club says this is all in the past after a commitment was made by several club members to put their hands up to help.

Meg Saultry
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WDCA | Bushies on right track as Stratton, Brodie star

Benalla duo Dale Stratton and Conor Brodie had star turns with the ball in the opening day’s play of the Bushrangers’ contest with City Colts.

Meg Saultry
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Double dose delight for Egan and apprentices

It was a day of doubles at Benalla on Sunday when Mansfield trainer Gerald Egan and his apprentice jockeys staged a late blitz on the six-race card.

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