Sports reports: Rowers succeed at state sprint champs and masters
Plus the latest in golf, greyhound racing and more.
This story includes contributions from Nicole Hoare, Michael Potts and Greyhound News.
The Murray Bridge Rowing Club has had great success at the Masters and Sprint State Championship at West Lakes on May 2.
Through rain, wind and choppy conditions, Murray Bridge Rowing Club members brought home a slew of medals including firsts in 38 races, seconds in 23 races and a further 20 third-place efforts.
Victoria Seidel, with four wins, and Ethan Hoare, with three golds, were the outstanding rowers at the meet.
The following members also won gold:
- OW4+: Victoria Seidel
- 3W4X+: Mackenzie Milne, Alice Beckoff, Julia Llewellyn, Ella Davy
- MW1X: Victoria Seidel
- 3mix2X: Ethan Hoare, Ella Davy
- 3M4X+: Ethan Hoare, Axel Masters, Shane Masters, Chris Cowan
- 3M2X: Ethan Hoare, Axel Masters
- 3W1X: Ella Davy
- OW2X: Nicole Hoare, Victoria Seidel
- Omix2X: Victoria Seidel
Barman can also play golf
Recently appointed Murray Bridge Golf Club barman Nick Williams doesn't just pour a mean beer – he can also wield a golf stick quite handily as well.
Just starting to play a few competition rounds after settling into his new job, the Strathalbyn-based B-grader rattled up a big 40-point score to win Saturday's Stableford competition.
Yes, it was a reduced field due to the club championship quarter finals being played on the same day and the grim weather forecast also kept a few players away, but Williams backed up several promising recent midweek rounds to cash right in this time.
Now on the cusp of A grade after the handicapper has taken the axe to him in response to his terrific form, it will be a challenge for the rage to be maintained, but that's golf.
Massively talented young gun Cohen Naughton remains on fire after another excellent round of 38 points in the tough conditions – he grabbed the runner-up position.
Wind him up and let him loose – robotic A-grader Jeff Morgan eased his way around the course to churn out a rock solid 36 points to come in third for the day.
Packy won the Yabby on the 11th and two eagles were scored, with both being on the short par five 12th hole, with club champion Aaron Zrim putting in one of them and C-grader Angus Diment claiming the other.
Heats held ahead of greyhound cup
Overcast conditions greeted participants at Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club on Sunday evening, with the spotlight firmly on the heats of the upcoming 2026 Murray Bridge Cup.
The feature series produced a terrific standard of racing across five competitive heats, with margins consistently tight and several leading contenders stamping their claims for the rich final.
Strong performances from Compton Gold, Fantastic Spike, Destroying, My Picasso and Spritely Sian made it through to Sunday's final and highlighted an entertaining 12-race program.
The Murray Bridge Cup will be held on Sunday.
River Murray Football League results
- Ramblers 7.4 (46) lost to Mallee Districts 7.16 (58)
- Mannum 11.6 (72) lost to Coorong 19.13 (127)
- Imperials 14.17 (101) defeated Mypolonga 5.8 (38)
- Jervois 18.25 (133) defeated Tailem Bend 2.3 (15)
River Murray Netball Association results
- Mypolonga 37 lost to Imperials 40
- Mallee 64 defeated Ramblers 39
- Jervois 33 lost to Tailem Bend 34
- Coorong 68 defeated Mannum 53
Tailem Bend Golf Club results
Mid-week Stableford competition
- Winner: Barry Preston 39
- Runner-up: Pat Buik 37
- Nearest the pin: Con (3rd), Chris McLoughlin (10th) and Pat Buik (12th and 17th)
Murray Bridge Darts Club results
A grade
- Mannum Club 17 defeated We're Sexy and We throw It A 2
- Mozzies 10 defeated Tungsten Tossers 9
- Vikings 11 defeated Raukkan 8
- 180s: Craig Atze, Scott Long junior and James Little (2 each)
B grade
- We're Sexy and We Throw It B 9 defeated Force Darts 4
- Bulrushers 8 defeated Dart Addicts 5
- Average Joes 8 defeated Avengers 5
- Mudskippers 8 defeated Junkyard Dogs 5
- Madhatters 7 defeated Cod Kickers 6
- 180: Craig Perry
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