LGSHA 2024: Manypeaks do double with thrilling victories over North Albany as season draws to a close

An undermanned Manypeaks has handed reigning premiers North Albany their first loss of the Lower Great Southern Hockey Association Retravision women’s A-grade season. Missing star duo Kathryn and Meg Slattery who were on State duties, Peaks stood up in their absence to register a stunning 1-0 victory on Saturday afternoon. A goal from the stick of Zoe Mills on the stroke of quarter-time was all that could separate the two sides as Peaks held on to claim their third win of the season with Emmeline Cunningham, Pippa Wilson and Asher Peake instrumental in the victory. Redbacks were best served by Casey Gabriel, Michelle Ericcson and Kelly Burlikowski and despite the loss they remain nine points clear on top of the ladder. Mt Barker notched their second win of the season with a huge upset victory over second-placed Spencer Park in Mt Barker on Saturday afternoon. Olivia Riggall’s stunning brace proved the difference between the two sides as the hosts went on to clinch a 3-1 victory, while Laura Archer chipped in with a vital goal. In the Retravision men’s A-grade competition, ladder-leaders Manypeaks held off a determined North Albany to take a 2-1 victory on Saturday afternoon. Hayden Mills and Mitch Bradbury each netted goals in the win while Tim Pyle and Trevor Greay were crucial for Peaks. Daniel Fisher was the only goalscorer for the Redbacks, led superbly by Simon Philpott, Boyd Rae and Travis Douglas. In the final match of the round, Spencer Park eased past Mt Baker on Saturday evening with a dominant 5-2 victory in Mt Barker. The visitors were spectacular across the four quarters with five individuals registering their names on the scoresheet. Young gun Charlie Hudson was prolific for Park and netted a goal, while Brodie Sarre (one goal) and Fergus Sandilands were also influential for the travellers. Finlay Robertson, James Leiper and Joe Robinson also bagged goals for Park. Nic Slade starred for the hosts and netted a goal and was well supported by Maxwell Wright, Oliver Ritchie and John Righton (one goal).