Top sports stories from April 2024

Castlemaine sides impress in blockbuster 

A large crowd gathered on a hot and sunny Good Friday at the Camp Reserve to watch the Bendigo Football Netball League season opener between Castlemaine and Maryborough. Castlemaine overcame a spirited fight from Maryborough and 18-point deficit midway through the second quarter to win by 69 points. 

Stubbs tackles Masters at Augusta 

Talented Victorian amateur golfer Jasper Stubbs, the son of former Castlemaine locals Peter Stubbs and Fiona Whatley, hit the fairways at the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia in the United States. The golfer was then set to play at the 152nd British Open in July at the Royal Troon in Ayrshire, Scotland. 

Murray to Moyne medal honour 

The Murray to Moyne cycle relay formally recognised Castlemaine Rouleurs cycling team captain Gary Bunn for his long-standing contribution to the relay and his fundraising efforts for Dhelkaya Health. 

Falcons Loud and Proud 

The Castlemaine Pride Cup between Mt Alexander Falcons and Kyneton Women’s Football team was played out at Harcourt Recreation Reserve under lights as the curtain raiser for the Castlemaine Pride Week. Rainbows were everywhere – even painted on the ground. 

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