The Hoppers led by one going into the final quarter but the Pigeons, inspired by best on court Lauren Mulquiney, hit the front in the dying stages.

With North Albury’s main goaler Paige Mc- Millan double-teamed out of the contest it turned to goal attack Olivia Sinclair and in the end a 44-42 victory.

Captain Alicia Van Emmerik said it was a quality contest.

“We knew they would come back at us, they have any number of players who have played A grade, won premierships,” she said.

“But our girls stood up when it counted.”

Coach Paula Cary said it was a great day for the Hoppers after earlier winning the under-16s.

“A real team effort, they double teamed Paige and Olivia really stood up,” she said.

“Three in a row is just a great result for the club.”

After five misses Lavington C grade coach and player Tamara Mathews finally lifted a grand final cup.

The Panthers started brilliantly and never really gave their North Albury opponents a sniff in the 47-32 victory yesterday.

Live wire centre Annie Bell was judged best on court.

“We only dropped the one game for the year and played really well from the opening whistle,” Mathews said.

“I thought Annie played well but it really was just a great team effort.”

North Albury had dominated the under-16 netball competition all year and carried that form into the decider winning 39-21 over Lavington.

Molly Goldsworthy was judged best on court for the Hoppers.