By Jonty Ralphsmith
Pakenham recorded an upset victory over Olinda Ferny Creek on Saturday reducing the latter’s stranglehold on second spot.
The win was set up by a 19 goal to 10 third quarter, and Pakenham managed to hold on in a low scoring end to the game.
Rose Laidlaw made the most of her opportunities, scoring 45 goals, while for Olinda Ferny Creek, Hayley Howard’s sharp shooting netted her 33 of the best.
ROC closed the gap on Olinda Ferny Creek thanks to a 16-goal victory over Beaconsfield.
A 16-9 opening quarter had ROC on top from the outset with Sarah Castricum getting 28 goals for the second week running and Isabella O’Shanassy joining her on that number.
ROC’s defence was tight all game, never conceding more than 13 goals in a quarter.
For Beaconsfield, Suzie Bourchier and Regan Brokenshire combined for 40 goals.
A victory over fourth-placed Wandin ensures Narre Warren remain undefeated for at least another week.
Narre Warren improved its lead at every break and finished on top by 22 goals with Erin Bell, Jemma Osborne and Chelsea Tonna all hitting the scoreboard.
Wandin remained in touch in the first half before a 12-4 third quarter for Narre saw it break clear to victory.
Stephanie Puopolo outscored Mount Evelyn on her own with 47 goals as her Monbulk side won by 30.
A 19 goal to six second quarter gave Monbulk momentum that it maintained for the rest of the match
In the other Premier Division game, Woori Yallock beat Upwey Tecoma by 27 goals.
A 22 goal first quarter set up the commanding victory.
Elizabeth Murphy made the most of everything that came her way with 53 goals.
OUTER EAST PREMIER DIVISION
A GRADE RESULTS – ROUND 13
Wandin 35 v Narre Warren 57, Monbulk 62 v Mount Evelyn 32, Upwey Tecoma 41 v Woori Yallock 68, Pakenham 52 v Olinda Ferny Creek 48, ROC 56 v Beaconsfield 40.
LADDER
Narre Warren 48, Olinda Ferny Creek 34, ROC 34, Wandin 32, Monbulk 26, Pakenham 20, Woori Yallock 16, Mt Evelyn 16, Upwey Tecoma 8, Beaconsfield 6.
