Ovens and Murray-Wagga made an impressive debut in the Southern Cross Water Polo League against ACT at Wagga on Saturday.
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With Sharks star Leah Dodd in outstanding form with six goals, the women ran-out 8-6 victors in a tight contest.
Coach Brendan Dickie said it was a pleasing start.
“I guess you wonder how you are going to perform in a new competition so we were really happy to come away with a win,” Dickie said.
“The girls played well.”
Annie Lefoe and Brooke Dickie also turned in strong performances for Ovens and Murray-Wagga.
In the men, Ovens and Murray-Wagga edged out ACT 9-7.
Goal-keeper Domenic Bertazzo was in sensational form while Lachie Dowding, Shannon Gould, Jack Baker, Taylor Miller and Ben Douglass also held their own against strong opposition.
Gould defied a shoulder injury to make a big impact in the third quarter.
Ovens and Murray-Wagga will play second round matches at WAVES next weekend.
Meanwhile, Sharks defeated Albury Tigers 11-9 in their A grade men’s clash on Sunday.
Douglass continued his good form for the victors with support coming from Gould and Miller.
In the women, Dodd scored five goals in Sharks’ 10-4 win over Albury Tigers.
Georgia Polkinghorne, Phebe McLeod and Elyse Boyer had strong matches for Sharks while Kate Johnson impressed for Tigers.