Kaniva had a couple of representatives in the recent South Australian Women’s Country Championship played at Victor Harbour, including Zoe Hawker, Mel Maddern and Kate Maddern. The girls were coached by Chris Boston.

The team played Eyre Peninsula on Friday night and lost to them 9-7. They then played Central on Saturday and just went down to them 14-13. Which then made us finish 4th on the ladder and have a chance to play off for 3rd spot on the Sunday.

Finally, they played Eyre Peninsula again on Sunday for 3rd spot. It was a tough-fought game, but they went down to them again 60-16. Overall, we finished 4th for the weekend.

Zoe Hawker said, “Although we didn’t get a win on the board, it was a great weekend for playing football with a great bunch of girls.” 

Kaniva’s Zoe Hawker was named in the women’s team of the championships.

This article appeared in the Nhill Free Press & Kaniva Times, 17 July 2024.