Kraken start to ladies water polo season

The new ladies water polo team got off to a Kraken start to the season at the Karratha Leisureplex, with a 5-4 win over reigning champions the Barracudas.

At three quarter time the game was drawn at 3-3 but in the end the Krakens got over the line after an outstanding performance from Ashleigh Homes and Jessica Newbold who both scored in the last quarter.

Homes was voted fairest and best for the Krakens, followed by Barracudas’ Julie- Anne Elkins and Krakens’ Nicki Lampard.

The Cudas had better luck in their first game, defeating the Pirates 4-3.

Fairest and best was awarded to Barracudas’ Lily Moore and Kylie Vial and Anouska Angove received a vote from the Pirates.

The Krakens men’s side have also set the bar high this season, taking out Barracudas 9-5.

Fairest and best went to Byron Newbold, Resse Child and Dean Murray.

It was a disappointing start to the season for the men’s Pirate’s side, who forfeited against the Barracudas.

If you are interested in joining the Karratha Water Polo Association competition, please see their page on Facebook.

Training and match nights are on Tuesday and Thursday nights respectively, starting at 6pm.

All players must be fully registered to play before hitting the water, you can register at www.foxsportspulse.com