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.

WHEN grand finals arrive, it’s hoped that the best two teams in a competition produce the best game of the season, and the players from Tarrington and Macarthur certainly did so in the Hamilton and District Women’s Cricket Association Junior Girls decider at Macarthur Recreation Reserve on Tuesday.

WITH finals later this month, the Hamilton Basketball Association season is reaching its climax with important results recorded during round 13 games this week.

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.

THERE were no real surprises in the results from the final round of the Casterton and District competition for 2022-2023, with wins going to the three top A Grade teams - Carapook, Coleraine and Sandford White - and the top B Grade team, Nareen.

THE final game of division one midweek pennant was absolutely outstanding.

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.

ONLY one day remains for Macarthur and Casterton District to secure a place in the Hamilton and District Cricket Association A grade finals today.

IT has been a big week of golf at the Hamilton Golf Club, with a real mix of weather conditions.