La Salle Leapmotor and U17 Boys secure spirited weekend victories

A lively weekend of handball saw La Salle Leapmotor battle to a senior victory and the U17 Boys turn in an emphatic display on Sunday. Neil Gruppetta and Beti Petkovska each earned MVP honours after netting double figures for their respective teams, headlining several strong attacking performances across the club.

La Salle Leapmotor produced a determined showing in the Men's Premier League, securing a 27–24 victory over Phoenix Gasan Mamo. Taking control in the opening period, the side built an advantage that reached as high as eight goals before heading into the interval 17–12 ahead. Phoenix mounted a response in the second half, but La Salle Leapmotor held firm to close out the win. Match MVP Neil Gruppetta spearheaded the scoring with 10 goals, supported by Alan Portelli with five, Oueslati Khalifa with four and Shogo Ukai with three.

La Salle Metalco showed great character throughout a competitive Women's Premier League fixture, narrowly missing out 26–29 against Phoenix Zen to Go. The team opened positively to hold early leads and kept within striking distance at half-time at 12–14. MVP Beti Petkovska was in sensational form in front of goal, firing in 11 goals to lead the charge. Jessica Agius and Cassandra Nicole Petrella chipped in with four goals each, whilst Mathea Feigum Johansen added three in a battling team effort.

In the U17 Boys' League, La Salle delivered a commanding team display to cruise to a 36–23 win against Shooting Stars, controlling the match from the throw-off after establishing an 18–10 lead by the break.