By Lachlan Mitchell
PREMIER DIVISION
Narre Warren has maintained its perfect record in the Outer East Premier Division with a 51-27 victory over a gallant Pakenham on Saturday.
The Magpies have breezed through the season undefeated after the quality addition of former Australian international Erin Bell.
The Lions managed to keep within touching distance of the Magpies in the first term falling behind by seven goals.
In the second quarter the Magpies managed to push further away as the lead stretched by eight at half-time.
Sitting on the right side of the result was becoming more and more difficult for the Lions as Bell and Jemma Osborne combined for 47 goals in a stirring performance.
The Lions failed to get going although Chloe Morgan and Mia Washington tried to make inroads into the Magpies feathers.
Pakenham Coach Matt Cooke was content with his sides’ performance against one of the competition heavyweights.
“We trailed by a very gettable 12 goals at three-quarter-time and I changed the line up to give a few girls extra time on court to shine…but it didn’t work,” Cooke explained.
“We make sure we get the best out of our team and make sure we rotate players equally.
“We are always trying to ensure our depth is strong and make sure we continue to take the right steps forward.
“We didn’t play poorly, they were just a better team. They are a good strong side and we only have to beat them once in finals.
“It’s good to see the standard we need to be playing at.”
ROC had to bounce back after a disappointing opening term to drive past Upwey Tecoma. A shinning performance from Sarah Castricum and Keeley Burgmann saw the Roos prevail by 14 goals.
Monbulk controlled proceedings when it faced Beaconsfield at Monbulk Reserve.
Monbulk was strong enough to win by 16 goals with Stephanie Puopolo and Sophie Stubbs combining to bury the Eagles.
And Wandin had no worries disposing of Mt Evelyn by 11 goals.
The Bulldogs led from start to finish thanks to Abby Gedge and Lauren Spinks doing a fine job of sinking the opposition.
DIVISION ONE
Seville continued its stellar season with a 15-goal win over Gembrook Cockatoo.
The Brookers struggled to keep up with the fast-paced intensity that the ladder leaders brought to the table.
Seville’s Ella Morse and Hayley Ray put on 21 goals each as they raised the tempo in the second-half.
Yarra Glen showed its poise and class as it fought back to put Belgrave to bed.
The Pies had a strong start leading 13-11 at quarter time.
But a second-quarter resurgence saw Yarra Glen pile on 12 goals thanks to Stephanie Gibbs and Lara Wandin-Collins.
Gibbs and Wandin-Collins led the charge as Yarra Glen fought hard to win 26-48.
Berwick Springs will go another week without a win after it searched unsuccessfully for its second win of the season against Emerald.
Emerald proved too strong as it put the foot down to brush over the Titans 46-30.
Kaylah Loulanting and Erin Wolffenbuttel scored 22 and 21 respectively to keep Emerald in the hunt.
The win sees Emerald have a tighter grip on third spot as Berwick and Seville battle it out for top spot.
PREMIER DIVISION
A GRADE
Pakenham 27 v Narre Warren 51
Woori Yallock 43 v Olinda Ferny Creek 62
Upwey Tecoma 48 v ROC 62
Mt Evelyn 30 v Wandin 41
Monbulk 55 v Beaconsfield 39
B GRADE
Pakenham 27 v Narre Warren 58
Healesville 14 v Olinda Ferny Creek 47
Upwey Tecoma 34 v ROC 49
Mt Evelyn 48 v Wandin 44
Monbulk 48 v Beaconsfield 32
C GRADE
Pakenham 27 v Narre Warren 51
Woori Yallock 4 v Olinda Ferny Creek 66
Upwey Tecoma 43 v ROC 40
Mt Evelyn 24 v Wandin 20
Monbulk 27 v Beaconsfield 22
D GRADE
Pakenham 22 v Narre Warren 12
Healesville 14 v Olinda Ferny Creek 47
Upwey Tecoma 18 v ROC 29
Mt Evelyn 21 v Wandin 27
BYE: Beaconsfield
DIVISION ONE
A GRADE
Berwick Springs 30 v Emerald 46
Belgrave 26 v Yarra Glen 48
Gembrook Cockatoo 34 v Seville 49
BYE: Berwick
B GRADE
Berwick Springs 26 v Emerald 36
Belgrave 36 v Yarra Glen 54
Gembrook Cockatoo 37 v Seville 41
BYE: Berwick
C GRADE
Berwick Springs 19 v Emerald 46
Belgrave 15 v Yarra Glen 16
Gembrook Cockatoo 19 v Seville 36
BYE: Berwick
D GRADE
Berwick Springs 21 v Emerald 18
Belgrave 29 v Yarra Glen 32
Gembrook Cockatoo 19 v Seville 33
BYE: Berwick
JUNIORS
13U WHITE
Berwick 33v ROC 13
Pakenham 15 v Cranbourne 22
BYE: Beaconsfield , Gembrook Cockatoo
13U BLUE
Berwick 30 v Beaconsfield 16
Pakenham 12 v Narre Warren 20
BYE: ROC
15U WHITE
BERWICK 1 v ROC 45
Gembrook Cockatoo 7 v Beaconsfield 35
Pakenham 18 v Narre Warren 40
15U BLUE
Berwick 6 v Beaconsfield 23
ROC 18 v Cranbourne 16
Pakenham 30 v Narre Warren 46
17U WHITE
Gembrook Cockatoo 10 v Beaconsfield 42
ROC 25 v Cranbourne 25
Pakenham 13 v Narre Warren
BYE: Berwick
17U BLUE
Pakenham 13 v Narre Warren 20
Healesville 6 v Olinda Ferny Creek 55
Beaconsfield 18 v Seville 31
ROC 20 v Berwick 30
BYE: Wandin.
