IT came down to the wire on the court at McNamara Reserve on Easter Sunday, but the A grade Saints came up short in their encounter with Lavington.

In drizzly conditions against a tough opposition, Myrtleford fought hard all day but were defeated 49-52 by the Panthers.

The match was brimming with pressure and talented passing, with little to no margin of error on offer.

The Saints shot the first three goals of the match, but Lavington fought back into the contest, and the seesawing began.

Every time a team would find some momentum and shoot consecutive goals to pull away, they were brought right back to parity in quick succession.

The Saints trailed by two goals at quarter time before levelling the scores at 25-25 going into the second half.

After some positional changes and rotations, Myrtleford took some time working into the quarter but a late push saw them trail but just four goals with 15 minutes left to play.

Despite scoring five of the last six goals, the deficit was too great to overcome, Myrtleford going down by three goals.

Niamh Thorn was incredible in goal keeper, Saige Broz in the midcourt was similarly strong, and Taylah Reidy shot at 83.33 per cent during her three quarters on court.

The Saints will be looking to get their first win on the board as soon as possible, but it won’t be easy this Friday against Wangaratta Magpies.

The Magpies are coming off back-to-back losses and will be eager to prove themselves on ANZAC Day.

Netball action commences from 1pm at the Wangaratta Showgrounds this Friday, 25 April.

ANZAC Day netball times – Myrtleford vs Wangaratta

15 and under - 1pm.

17 and under - 2.20pm.

C grade - 3.40pm.

A grade - 5pm.

B grade - 6.20pm.