DEDERANG-Mount Beauty's A grade netball squad hit their straps on Saturday in an impressive win over Barnawartha 45-31.
The Bombers were in control from the opening which earned them a handy 10 goal buffer at half-time, with the triumph taking the side to third on the TDNL ladder.
Coach Alex Dyde said the senior squad had learnt from the opening round loss, the lessons helping the new-look team gel well together.
"It was good just to get a win on the board," Dyde said.
"We learnt so much from round one (10 goal loss to Tallangatta) on what went well and what didn't and it was just a matter of 'finessing' some of our errors.
"It's also close with Barnawartha, they're still a capable and strong side, and last year it was only a few goals in it each time.
"We only had three girls from the A grade team from last year so we're just finding our feet."
Dyde said goal keeper Emily Jansen Van Beek was instrumental in the victory winning plenty of rebounds which the team took full advantage of by converting for goals.
"Barnawartha had plenty of opportunities with the ball but Emily and the defence kept them out," she said.
"Paige Touhey showed tremendous grit up the other end but remained composed so we didn't waste many chances."
Dyde expected the team's form to continue this week against Wahgunyah which she expects will be another tough game.
"They look to have improved on last year but we will be going in with confidence," she said.
C grade coach Shannon Shannon Larkin played her 100th game at the weekend which was warmly celebrated by the large home crowd.
In other netball results, B grade lost 37-45, C grade drew 30-all, Under 17 went down 21-30, Under 15 lost 26-47, Under 13 fell 1-37 and Under 11 won 30-1.
