By Lachlan Mitchell
Pakenham is roaring loudly after the Lions secured their first win of the season against Upwey Tecoma.
The Lions had to dig deep to secure a hard-fought 18-goal win.
The Lions leapt out of the boxes early and quickly jumped out to a nine-goal lead going into quarter-time.
A 10 goal second-term from the Lions saw them stretch the advantage to 13 into the main break.
Pakenham rallied and ran out 18-point winners over the Tigers.
Mia Washington and Rose Laidlaw caused the most damage to the Upwey defence scoring 22 and 15 respectively.
Caitlin Cooke also did her best to keep the Tigers to the meagre score restricting the attacking threat of the opposition.
Emma Jones was also influential for the Lions in providing transition ball and controlled the centre of the court to a tee.
ROC also had a strong win over Wandin away from home.
The Kangaroos had to dig deep to secure the points as they trailed going into the final term.
A spirited performance from Sidney Kneebone and Keeley Burgmann helped anchor their team over the line.
The 13-goal three-quarter-time margin quickly evaporated as ROC continued to roll over the Bulldogs.
Mikaela Dakic continued her good-form this season; Dakic was influential as goal-keeper keeping Wandin’s attackers quiet.
The Kangaroo’s continued to show their skills to win by five goals in a spirited performance.
The win sees ROC move into third on the table with four wins and one draw.
Narre Warren was also able to hold off a fast-finishing Mt Evelyn away from home.
The Magpies held strong and led by five at half-time. The Magpies continued to show their strength and skill throughout the game holding off Mt Evelyn by five goals.
Chelsea Tonna and Jemma Osborne combined for 30-goals to keep the Magpies at the top of the ladder.
Woori Yallock was pushed by Monbulk till the last whistle.
The Tigers holding on by four goals with Elizabeth Murphy and Mia Sudomirski combining to seal the victory.
A GRADE
Seville continued its winning hot-streak with a two-goal win over Berwick at home.
Seville shooting-star Olivia Ray showered home 25 goals to keep the Wickers at bay.
Emma Clarke showed her skill for Berwick as she did he best to rein in the 10-point three-quarter-time margin.
Berwick was brave but couldn’t catch Seville falling two-goals short.
Berwick Springs felt the full force of Belgrave away from home.
Ashlee Murphy scoring a staggering 39 goals in her side’s 21-goal win.
Berwick’s Laura Walker was strong in defence but couldn’t stop the rampant Belgrave outfit.
Yarra Glen was too strong for Gembrook as it ran out six-goal victors.
Yarra Glen fought back from a two goal half-time margin to alleviate the pressure and run out five-goal victors.
Stephanie Gibbs and Lara Wandin-Collins with all the scoring. The duo put on 44 goals to run out victors and see their side hang on to fourth spot.
OUTER EAST NETBALL SCORES
PREMIER DIVISION
A GRADE
Pakenham 44 v Upwey Tecoma 26
Wandin 37 v ROC 42
Mt Evelyn 28 v Narre Warren 33
Woori Yallock 53 v Monbulk 49
Beaconsfield 23 v Olinda Ferny Creek 54
B GRADE
Pakenham 41 v Upwey Tecoma 24
Wandin 28 v ROC 35
Mt Evelyn 34 v Narre Warren 47
Healesville 11 v Monbulk 54
Beaconsfield 25 v Olinda Ferny Creek 46
C GRADE
Yarra Glen 24 v Gembrook Cockatoo 33
Belgrave 34 v Berwick Springs 10
Seville 35 v Berwick 21
Emerald – Bye
D GRADE
Pakenham 18 v Upwey Tecoma 14
Wandin 5 v ROC 37
Mt Evelyn 15 v Narre Warren 28
Beaconsfield 11 v Olinda Ferny Creek 33
Healesville – Bye
DIVISION ONE
A GRADE
Belgrave 47 v Berwick Springs 26
Yarra Glen 44 v Gembrook Cockatoo 39
Seville 34 v Berwick 32
Emerald – Bye
B GRADE
Belgrave 48 v Berwick Springs 20
Yarra Glen 58 v Gembrook Cockatoo 32
Seville 38 v Berwick 44
Emerald – Bye
C GRADE
Belgrave 34 v Berwick Springs 10
Yarra Glen 24 v Gembrook Cockatoo 33
Seville 35 v Berwick 21
Emerald – Bye
D GRADE
Belgrave 17 v Berwick Springs 29
Yarra Glen 22 v Gembrook Cockatoo 40
Seville 21 v Berwick 23
Emerald – Bye
13U WHITE
Berwick 33 v ROC 14
Pakenham 4 v Cranbourne 17
Beaconsfield – Bye
13U BLUE
Pakenham 13 v Narre Warren 17
Beaconsfield 9 v Berwick 30
ROC – Bye
15U WHITE
Beaconsfield 14 v Berwick 10
Gembrook Cockatoo 12 v Pakenham 32
ROC 20 v Narre Warren 29
15U BLUE
Pakenham 17 v Narre Warren 32
Beaconsfield 19 v Berwick 19
Cranbourne 14 v ROC 19
17U WHITE
Pakenham 13 v Narre Warren 27
Beaconsfield 29 v Berwick 15
Cranbourne 29 v Gembrook Cockatoo 11
ROC – Bye
