Silver Fern moment for local netballer

Snells Beach netballer Sammie Le Bas had the opportunity to stand on court alongside Silver Fern stars Maria Tutaia and Katrina Grant on May 31. Sammie, 12, was selected to attend the match between the Northern Mystics and Central Pulse through the ANZ Future Captains competition. She has played netball for seven years and met Maria on one previous occasion. “My favourite part was high fiveing the players and it was so fun watching them play,” Sammie says. From left, Maria Tutaia, Sammie Le Bas, Gabriella Harris and Katrina Grant.