EDFL
Rupertswood lost a thriller to Roxburgh Park in the Essendon District Football League division 1 competition. Having knocked over Airport West in the previous round, the Sharks had another tough test against the Magpies. The Sharks led by 34 points at quarter time but the margin was just eight points at three quarter time. Five goals to three in the final term would give the Magpies the 15.10 (100)-13.13 (91) win. Meanwhile it was a high scoring affair between the Sunbury Kangaroos and Hillside. After leading by 20 points at half time, the Sharks ran away with a 23.16 (154)-17.9 (111) win.
FV
Sunbury United has slipped to fourth in the FV state league 3 north-west season. United faced Fawkner in a crucial match on Friday night, with both teams in the fight for second spot. Fawkner scored in the opening half, before United levelled in the 77th minute. Fawkner would score the winner in the 87th minute, winning 2-1. In state league 4 west, Gisborne beat Truganina Hornets, 1-0 to keep in touch with the top sides.
Big V
The Sunbury Jets upset ladder leaders Wyndham in the Big V women’s state championship on Saturday night. The Jets did all the damage in the first half, leading by 15 points at the main break. The second half was a lot closer, with just one point separating the two sides. The Jets got the win, 78-64. Maria Jespersen had 35 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists and three steals.
Ballarat FL
The Sunbury Lions went agonisingly close to pulling off an upset against East Point in the Ballarat Football League. The Lions jumped out of the blacked and led by 29 points at quarter time. They still led at three quarter time, but the margin was back to 10 points. East Point kicked five goals to two in the final term to get the 12.15 (87)-11.8 (74) win. Jake Sutton and Tyson Lever were the Lions best.
