South Warrnambool scored a double, winning the Hampden league under 16 and under 14 premierships at Mortlake's DC Farran Oval.

The Standard photographer Mark Witte captured the jubilant under 14 team (pictured above) walking off the ground, broad smiles across their faces.

It was a bittersweet day for Merrivale's senior team in the Warrnambool and District league.

Tigers coach Jason Rowan kicked his 100^th goal for the season early in the first semi-final at Allansford Recreation Reserve before Old Collegians stormed away.

The Tigers' gallant fourth-quarter fightback fell short and they bowed out in straight sets.

Old Collegians has risen from an elimination final to the preliminary final, keeping its dream alive.

The Warriors have played in the past three grand finals.

The Hampden league finals begin next week.

Warrnambool's Darren Ewing won't have the added pressure of his 100-goal tally hanging over his head after reaching the milestone against Hamilton Kangaroos in the final round.

Minor premier North Warrnambool Eagles has next weekend off while Koroit and Warrnambool clash in the qualifying final and Port Fairy meets South Warrnambool in the elimination final.

May the best team win.

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Sports journalist