LGSHA 2026: Slattery strikes twice to lead Manypeaks to a strong victory, while North Albany win in Mt Barker

Manypeaks continued their strong form on Saturday, grinding out a hard-fought women’s A-grade victory as Kathryn Slattery proved the difference in front of goal. In a tightly contested Lower Great Southern Hockey Association women’s clash against Spencer Park, Slattery scored both goals to guide Peaks to a well deserved 2-0 win. The result was Peaks’ third win of the season and has them three points clear in second spot. In the opening quarter both sides came out with intensity and matched each other across the field. Play moved rapidly from end to end as attacks were quickly met with defensive efforts, leaving neither team able to break through in the early stages. However, it was broken in the second quarter when Slattery found space and finished off a strong attack passage to give Peaks the lead. Momentum remained with Peaks in the third term and Slattery struck again, doubling the advantage and putting pressure on Park to respond. Despite trailing, Park refused to go away and produced plenty of attacking opportunities throughout the contest. The side earned multiple penalty corners and spent periods applying sustained pressure inside their attacking half. However Park were unable to convert their chances, with Peaks’ goalkeeper, Shayse Porteous producing several good saves. The final quarter became a tense defensive battle as both teams fought hard, but neither side managed to add to the scoreboard. Slattery’s two-goal performance earned her recognition among Peaks’ best players alongside Georgia Stephenson and Hallee Temby. For Park, Rani Flynn, Madeline Roberts and Lauren Spinks were named among the side’s standout performers. Elsewhere in the women’s A-grade competition North Albany travelled to Mt Barker where they claimed the win against the home side 2-0. In the men’s A-grade competition North Albany defeated Lower Great Southern 4-2 on June 11. Daniel Beech led the scoring with two goals, while Reuben Law-Davis and Astyn Temby added one each for Redbacks. LGS scorers were Oliver Douglas and David Wareham. In the other men’s fixture on Friday night, Peaks recorded a dominant 6-0 victory over Park. Benjamin Blechynden scored twice, while Mitch Bradbury, Hayden Mills, Jack Mills and Douglas each added a goal. Park’s Charlie Hudson received a yellow card during the match. Best player for Park were Darren Parkes, Andre Gabriel and Charlie Hudson while Hayden Mills, Jack Mills and JP Swart led the way for Peaks. There is a women’s bye this week for the country championships while there are two men’s A-grade fixtures on Thursday and Friday.