The Macedon Ranges Rockies were again too strong for the Kyneton Tigers in the Macedon Ranges derby in the Basketball Victoria Country Basketball League men’s north-west.
The Tigers were hosting the big game this time round, but it was the Rockies that jumped out of the blocks.
Coming off a bye, the Rockies led 32-16 at the first break.
The margin extended to 22 at the main break, before the Tigers showed some fight in the second half.
The Tigers won the third quarter 24-21 to reduce the margin under 20 points heading into the final quarter.
It was goal for goal in the final quarter with the Rockies still able to come away with a big 103-83 win.
Matthew Merrett top scored with 26 points for the Rockies as five players scored double figures.
Cooper Cunnington scored 23 points for the Tigers, while Tarrant Vroom chipped in with 16 points
The win was the Rockies sixth for the season and they remain second on the ladder.
Kyneton has one win for the year.
The Rockies women’s side had a second straight bye with the Tigers not having a women’s side.
In the final round of the men’s regular season, the Rockies face the Bendigo Braves and Melton Thoroughbreds, while the Tigers face the Bendigo Braves.
The Rockies women, who won’t play finals, will finish their season against Braves and Melton Thoroughbreds, who both side in the top four.
