Rising star ready for big season

FEW sports people in Sunraysia are set to be as busy as Ava Zadow this season. The emerging multi-sport star will co-captain the Mildura Heat division 1 women’s basketball side this season, alongside Tracey Sherlock, with their campaign beginning this Saturday at home against Collingwood. On top of that, the 20-year-old will share coaching duties […]

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