sport-stories http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/ Latest articles on The Loxton News Fri, 18 May 2012 20:49:26 Fri, 18 May 2012 20:49:26 en-au Copyright 2012 The Loxton News. All rights reserved. Triplezero.com.au 15 http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16157-hockey-wins-for-loxton?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16157-hockey-wins-for-loxton?from=rss Loxton’s men’s team was boosted by the inclusion of hockey stars Sean Burgess and Steven ‘Mango’ Tresize in their Riverland A grade hockey clash with Waikerie on Saturday. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16158-north-falter-against-renmark?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16158-north-falter-against-renmark?from=rss A four-goal haul to Renmark’s prized recruit Steven Pitt helped it to an upset 13-point win against reigning premier Loxton North in RFL A grade on Saturday. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16159-tigersE28099-disappointing-defeat?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16159-tigersE28099-disappointing-defeat?from=rss Barmera-Monash continued its promising start to the 2012 RFL A grade season with a comprehensive 90-point win over a disappointing Tiger side at the Loxton Oval on Saturday. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16160-loxton-bursts-out-the-gates?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16160-loxton-bursts-out-the-gates?from=rss Loxton hit the ground running against Barmera in A1 Riverland netball on Friday night. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16161-victory-for-demons?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16161-victory-for-demons?from=rss Berri proved to the rest of the competition that it will be a contender this season, stunning early season premiership favourite Waikerie by 33 points in RFL A grade football at Berri on Saturday. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16162-loxton-rsl-win-close-darts-match?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16162-loxton-rsl-win-close-darts-match?from=rss Loxton RSL was victorious in the latest round of Riverland darts, narrowly defeating Barmera Rooshooters 8-7. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16163-disappointment-for-loxton-united-?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16163-disappointment-for-loxton-united-?from=rss Barmera United overcame a determined Loxton United 4-1 in their Riverland A grade men’s soccer clash on Sunday. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16164-pash-second-in-local-shoot?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/16164-pash-second-in-local-shoot?from=rss Twenty shooters attended a competition hosted by the Loxton Gun Club on Sunday, held in cool, overcast conditions. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15568-fandangosE28099-goal-blitz?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15568-fandangosE28099-goal-blitz?from=rss Fandangos made a strong statement in the final minor round of Riverland ladies indoor soccer recently. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15569-recognition-for-local-swimmers-?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15569-recognition-for-local-swimmers-?from=rss Loxton Swimming Club held its annual general meeting and club presentations for the 2011/12 season on Sunday. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15570-local-duo-triumph?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15570-local-duo-triumph?from=rss Loxton’s Malcolm Wachtel and Peter Kimber took out the Riverland Men’s Bowling Association champion of champion pairs at the Renmark Bowling Club recently. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15571-triples-win-for-loxton?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15571-triples-win-for-loxton?from=rss Loxton’s Trevor Schulz, Des Schliebs and Trevor Dansie took out the Riverland Men’s Bowling Association championship triples event at the Renmark RSL Bowling Club recently. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15572-thompson-leads-local-golf-field?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15572-thompson-leads-local-golf-field?from=rss Low scores were the order of the day at the Loxton Golf Club on Saturday. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15567-loxton-triumphant-in-div-two?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15567-loxton-triumphant-in-div-two?from=rss Loxton were the victors in the Riverland division two tennis grand final on Saturday, defeating Renmark Tintra by two sets in a close match. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15566-loxton-eyes-adelaide-after-another-victory-?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15566-loxton-eyes-adelaide-after-another-victory-?from=rss Athletes from Loxton High School will compete in Adelaide today, after their 33rd consecutive victory in the Riverland interschool athletics carnival. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15281-swimming-triumph-for-lhs?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15281-swimming-triumph-for-lhs?from=rss Loxton High School students have proved their talent at the State Secondary Schools Swimming Championship in Adelaide on Monday, finishing first in the event. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15282-rain-halts-loxtonE28099s-finals-bid?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15282-rain-halts-loxtonE28099s-finals-bid?from=rss Rain hampered Loxton’s clash with Renmark in Riverland A grade cricket on Saturday, forcing the two teams to meet in a shortened match this Saturday. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15283-sprints-success-for-locals?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15283-sprints-success-for-locals?from=rss Loxton swimmer Shelby Meredith had a successful night at the Riverland Interclub Sprints Championships on Friday, taking home four medals. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15284-win-for-title-favourites?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15284-win-for-title-favourites?from=rss Flintstones showed why they are favourites for the title with a 6-0 win over Tellytubbies in Riverland darts. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15285-10th-title-for-kimber?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/sport-stories/15285-10th-title-for-kimber?from=rss Peter Kimber won his 10th Loxton Bowling Club singles championship with a victory over former state player Vic Pavia in the final on Friday afternoon. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News