WDCA Beechworth women grand finish

THE WDCA/Beechworth women's side is gearing up for their biggest game of the year. The girls will be eyeing revenge when they come up against Echuca at Tongala Recreation Reserve on Sunday after going down to them in last year's big dance. The record between the two sides this season remains at a stalemate with WDCA/Beechworth winning the 30 over game but losing in the T20 match. WDCA/Beechworth manager Andrea Belci said it's exciting for the girls. "It's an exciting time, especially considering how challenging this year has been," Belci said. "We've had people in and out of isolation so it's been hard to keep the same team on the park. "The competition's been really close this year and we didn't know who we were playing until last weekend. "It was out of Shepparaton and Echuca but Echuca managed to get through." It's been tight tussles between the two grand finalists this year with Echuca winning the first game with a few overs to spare and then WDCA/Becchworth took out the second match on the final ball of the day. "The girls that played in last year's grand final will definitely be looking for a bit of revenge," Belci said. "I think we're better placed to win this year than we were last year too. "Having Kate Burns as coach is why we've finished on top. "She's provided structure that we didn't have last year and also experience having played state cricket. "Fingers crossed we perform on Sunday." WDCA/Beechworth women's profiles Alex Randell – 110 runs for the season opening with a highest score of 35. Has power and poise and helps set the standard at the top of the innings. Crystal Stevens – Opens the batting and can score with high frequency. 97 runs with a high score of 29. A strike bowler who has 5 wickets at 3.80 average. Kate Burns – (Captain Coach) 139 runs with a highest score of 39. 11 wickets with a best of 5 for 4. Cath Wood – Vital player to the team with 64 runs from 3 games. Best bowling of 1 for 14. Alyssa Priest – Great fielder who has best bowling figures of 2 for 6. Sophie Panozzo – A strike bowler who can swing the ball with great accuracy. Best bowling of 2 for 9. Breanna Wojtowyez – Wicketkeeper who can power hit when needed at the batting crease. Neve White – A valuable member of the team that bowls through the middle overs with success. Kaitlyn Ritchie – Leg spinner who has the knack of getting class wickets. Can turn the strike over when batting. Emmaline Howard – fast bowler who attacks the stumps and is hard to face. Can bat in the tough final overs. Abby McConchie – took a hat trick early in the season and has the ability to win a game from her bowling. Andrea Belci – Heartbeat of the team on and off the field.

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