Reigning premier Croydon Rangers made the most of a powerful start to stop Ballarat Kestrels in their tracks in Gridiron Victoria’s senior women’s competition at Marty Busch Reserve on Saturday.
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BLOCKING: Ballarat quarterback Elizabeth Pellow gets plenty of protection from the Croydon Rangers at Marty Busch Reserve. PICTURES: Luka Kauzlaric
The reigning premier took the honours 42-0.
RESET: Molly Paine prepares to ignite a forward push by the Kestrels.
However, the Kestrels were doing their best work late in their season opener – keeping Croydon to just 12 points in the second half.
The Rangers set up the win in the second quarter with a 22-point run.
MAKING GROUND: Ballarat Kestrels' Sarah Stephens prepares for a heavy landing at this stoppage.
Harmony Mott was the Kestrels’ best and line-backer Sarah Stephens made an impressive debut for Ballarat with 10 tackles, including a sack.
Quarterback Lindy Pellow, lineman Molly Branson, Jasmine Coleman and Harmony Mott were other better performers.
