Week one of the Shepparton Netball Association finals took place on Saturday at McEwen Reserve with an elimination final as well as a qualifying final.
Shepparton Bears were able to keep their finals aspirations alive in the Under-15 Section 1 competition, edging out Mooroopna Cats Violet 27-24.
The hard-fought result allows the Bears to advance to a semi-final contest with Goulburn Valley Grammar School 4 this Saturday, with the winner earning a place in the grand final against Greater Shepparton Secondary College Teal.
News photographer Megan Fisher was present to capture the action of the tight battle.