THE Hype lived up to its name to successfully defend its Singleton Netball Association (SNA) division one crown at Rose Point Park on Saturday.
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The reigning premiers proved too strong, 71-43, for a gallant Genesis outfit, which eliminated Blisters from the premiership race in a mid-week encounter.
Hype - featuring the talents of Tamara Carroll, Brittany Smith, Ashlee Urpeth, Maggie Ruigrok, Sophie George, Neisha Smith, Olivia Elgar, Deneii Newman and Rebecca Street - led from the start to the finish.
And, the side never looked like giving its rivals a chance to hit back, despite the performance of MVP Emma Johnstone and her team mates Kendall Alston, Alexandra Andrews, Molly Burden, Tayla Clements, Hayley Smith, Niccola Smith, Shayne Davis, Amelia Elgar and Kaizlee Reid.
Hype grabbed an eight-goal advantage, 19-11, by the end of the first quarter.
Genesis had an opportunity to close the margin, however poor shooting in the difficult, windy conditions cost them dearly during that 15-minute period.
At the other end of the court, Hype sharp shooter Sophie George rarely missed, setting up a 35-22 half-time lead.
The two combatants went goal-for-goal in the third term, 49-36.
Hype then ran away with the game, adding a further 22 to its tally in the fourth quarter.
SNA president Kerri Koosmen admitted it was a tough season, mainly due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent COVID-19 restrictions.
"To be honest, it's been a week-to-week effort, and sometimes a bit hectic, but we've managed to condense about 17 weeks into nine," she said.
"So, we were just glad to get through to [today].
"To say it's an unusual year is an understatement.
"Thank you to everyone who's been on this journey throughout 2020, from the players to the committee members, the coaches/managers to the parents.
"I really appreciate your patience and dedication."
In the other matches, The Assassins upstaged Mayhem 36-21 to secure division two, while Wild Ones beat Frantic 56-28 in division three.
Active 1's snared division four, defeating Black Diamonds 40-32, and Glitter Gems hung on to halt Electric Mayhem 26-10 in division five.
In division six, The Stars pipped Fizzy Kool 24-22 and Titans prevailed in another close battle, 18-14, at the expense of Shack Attack in GO division.
2020 grand final results
Division 1
Premiers: Hype
Runner-up: Genesis
MVP: Emma Johnstone
Division 2
Premiers: The Assassins
Runner-up: Mayhem
MVP: Phoebe Harris
Division 3
Premiers: Wild Ones
Runner-up: Frantic
MVP: Meagan Downs
Division 4
Premiers: Active 1's
Runner-up: Black Diamonds
MVP: Venice Bartlett
Division 5
Premiers: Glitter Gems
Runner-up: Electric Mayhem
MVP: Layla Fogg
Division 6
Premiers: The Stars
Runner-up: Fizzy Kool
MVP: Kodi-Lee Rooks
GO Division
Premiers: Titans
Runner-up: Shack Attack
MVP: Tamah Holz
2020 award winners
Senior Clubperson of the Year
Emily Richardson
Junior Clubperson of the Year
Faith Radmacher
Coaches of the Year
Claire Howe
Kellie Holz
Umpires of the Year
Ruby Menere
Jessica Borg
Team Encouragement
Endless Gems
Team Sportsmanship of the Year
Robert's Rascals
Individual Sportsmanship of the Year
Jasmine Maher
10-Year Coaching Service
Shellie Walker
Sharon Cameron
- More in Thursday's edition of The Singleton Argus