Imogen Mackenzie sets for a quick pass. Photos: Jordan Townrow
Lockington-Bamawm United failed to fire at the weekend in Heathcote District Netball League, while Mount Pleasant and Colbinabbin continued to rack up wins.
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The round
Lockington-Bamawm 42 lost to White Hills 60
Huntly 34 lost to Mount Pleasant 65
Colbinabbin 68 d North Bendigo 51
Heathcote 47 lost to Leitchville-Gunbower 49
Elmore bye
Lockington-Bamawm United v White Hills
Annalesa Turner is all alone at the ring.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
The Cats couldn’t keep up with the third-ranked Demons side, falling into a first-quarter hole and never recovering.
White Hills dominated the first term, winning it 15-8, and had extended the advantage to 12 by half-time.
Lockington had a better second half, only losing the remaining half hour by six goals, but it still resulted in a comfortable White Hills win, 60-42.
The Cats drop to 2-8 on the year, while White Hills is in third at 8-2.
Jessie Hardess faces off with Elley Lawton
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JORDAN TOWNROW
Huntly v Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant continued its comfortable roll through the competition, taking down Huntly convincingly 65-34.
The Mounts defence was a particular highlight, keeping the mid table Hawks to only six goals in the opening quarter and only three in the third period.
Olivia Watson gathers.
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JORDAN TOWNROW
A 32-15 half-time advantage extended throughout the second half, Mount Pleasant piling on 27 goals to 16 in the final term on the way to the win.
The Mounts remain behind unbeaten leader Colbinabbin at 9-1.
Stacy Bacon looks for options.
North Bendigo v Colbinabbin
The Bulldogs pushed the Grasshoppers more than many have this year, but that still equated to a routine victory for the league leader.
Colbo rolled to a 68-51 win, improving to a perfect 10-0 for the year.
Sarah Eade in possession.
North Bendigo is in fourth place at 5-4.
In the remaining match, Leitchville-Gunbower broke its long winless streak, prevailing over Heathcote 49-47.
Elmore had the bye.
This weekend’s matches will see North Bendigo host the Bloods and Colbinabbin head to White Hills.
Mount Pleasant and Lockington-Bamawm will face off at Toolleen, while Heathcote will host Huntly.
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