THE Westlakes District Netball Association open age team are state champions after a great performance at the NSW 2015 State Championship in Wollongong.
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Held on the June long weekend, the competition brings together the best netball players from across the state.
Competing in Division 2, the Westlakes open team had only one loss.
Their toughest challenge was a 13-11 victory against Taree, who they had previously never defeated.
The lead changed constantly in the physical game, but coach Su-Ann James said Westlakes dug deep.
"I'm incredibly proud of the team," James said.
"They have put in a huge effort all year and done everything I and our manager Lee Jones have asked of them - they really deserve this."
Westlakes 17s team competed in the difficult Championship Division for the first time.
Although unable to win against the larger Sydney sides, on the last day they had convincing wins over Ballina and Wyong to finish 17th in the state.
President Pamela Burt said based on the results from this year, Westlakes expects both the 17s and opens team to be playing in the Championship Division in their respective age groups next year.
"Our players were a credit to the association and proudly wore the green and gold," Burt said.
"This has so far been a very successful year for Westlakes."