Sunbury Jets’ two youth league sides remain undefeated after five rounds of the Big V season.
The two sides, which are both playing in youth league division 1, prevailed on Saturday night.
The youth league women’s side hasn’t been overawed this year despite their promotion.
Last year’s youth league division 2 champions have started 5-0. On Saturday night, they defeated Eltham Wildcats 86-50.
The Jets led by 51-23 at half-time and were able to extend that lead in the second half to win 86-50.
All the Jets players who took to the court scored, with four of the five starters scoring double figures.
Nyomi Stowers top-scored with 18 points.
The Jets sit second on the ladder, only behind Keilor Thunder which has played one more game.
It was a tougher match for the youth league men’s side, which won a thriller against Waverley Falcons.
The Jets came from behind after trailing by eight points at quarter-time. They hit the front in the last quarter to win 71-69.
Nathan Marshall had a big night with 21 points, six rebounds, six assists and three steals.
The Jets are top of the ladder, one of two teams currently undefeated.
Meanwhile, the Jets’ state championship women’s side has lost a second straight match.
The Jets trailed by five points at quarter-time and despite winning the next three quarters, still fell short, losing 63-62.
Orla O’Reilly top-scored with 14 points, while Josie Stockill, on return from the Commonwealth Games, finished with 12 points.
The tough season for the men’s side has continued in division 1, with a 40-point loss to Keysborough Cougars on Saturday night. Jacob Formosa top-scored with 16 in the 98-58 loss.
On Sunday, the Jets lost to the Whittlesea Pacers, 81-62.
