UGSHA 2025: Women's A-grade victories to All Blacks and Wagin in round two, Lakes and All Blacks in men's A
All Blacks recorded their first win of the Upper Great Southern Hockey Association women's A-grade competition on Saturday, downing Williams 2-0 in a skilful contest.
Both sides produced some impressive play but it was goals from Claire Coffey and Zoe George that proved the difference between the two sides.
Wagin were the other round two winners in the women's A-grade competition, downing Woodanilling.
Goals from Jessie Allington and Alexis Kermode guided Wagin to a 2-0 victory.
In the men's A-grade competition, both Lakers and All Blacks emerged victorious in round two.
A double from Kyle Angwin and another strike from Liam Sweeney handed All Blacks a 3-1 win over Warriors.
The game between Olympics and Lakers was intense with fast ball movement and quick turnovers meaning both defences were kept busy.
Lakers finished 2-1 winners thanks to goals from David Lange and William Tan.
Olympics' Dylan Mulcahy pegged a goal back and Shawn Heil was a strong contributor but their side went down in the end.
In the men's B-grade competition, Williams scored five consecutive goals to down Olympics 7-2 at the final whistle after an even start.
Oli Harding, Nick Klug and Michael Cowcher all scored twice in the emphatic result.
Woodanilling were 5-1 winners over Pingelly, and in the other men's B-grade clash Wagin edged out All Blacks in a tight 2-1 result.
The women's B-grade grand final rematch between Robins and All Blacks highlighted round two.
Robins claimed a tense 3-1 win, with Colleen Edwards scoring first for last year's runners-up.
Zoe George got a goal back for the reigning premiers in the third quarter but scores from Katie Blight and Dee Blight ensured the Robins victory.
Brookton defeated Woodanilling 4-2 and Warriors scored a 1-0 triumph over Pingelly.
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