Jets big bounce back

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The Sunbury Jets did a demolition job on the Blackburn Vikings on Sunday in the Big V men’s championship division on Sunday.

Coming off a loss, the Jets were keen to get back on the winners list as they continue to push for a top two spot.

The Jets took a four point lead into the first break, before a 33-16 quarter below the game open in the second quarter.

The Jets continued to pile on the points in the third quarter, opening by a 31 point lead heading into the final quarter.

The Jets were able to rest slime of their key guys in the final quarter, but were still able to do enough to win the quarter and seal a 101-66 win.

Ish Sanders top scored with 24 points, with James Weston making the most of extended minutes with 23 points off the bench.

The Jets enter the final round of the season in third spot, percentage and head-to-head match up behind the Hume City Broncos.

Wyndham, which is on top, has the same amount of wins as the two teams, but has played one less game.

The Jets face Bellarine Storm in the final round of the season.

The Jets women had a bye.

This week they face the McKinnon Cougars in the second last round of the season. The Jets would need to win their final two matches and hope other results go their way to make finals.

The Jets youth league 1 women’s side finished their season with a pair of losses to the Craigieburn Eagles and the Bulleen Boomers.

On Saturday night, the Jets lost to the Eagles 82-78 with the Eagles coming from behind at three quarter time.

A 27-17 final quarter got the Eagles the win. Olivia Ogston top scored with 20 points.

On Sunday, the Jets lost to the Boomers 83-62. Adrienne Cameron top scored with 21 points.

The youth league men’s division 2 side finished the regular season with two big wins.

On Saturday night, the Jets beat the Mornington Breakers, 83-72.

The Breakers came home strong late but the damage had been done early by the Jets. Daniel Salvatore top scored with 20 points.

The Jets backed it up with a 95-75 win the following day against the Albury Wodonga Bandits.

The Jets led from start to finish.

Owen Stephens top scored with 33 points.

The Jets finished second in their pool, behind the Whittlesea Pacers.