Tara Murray
Woodend-Hesket had to fight hard to overcome a determined Romsey in the Riddell District Netball League on Saturday.
The Redbacks looked like they could cause an upset for much of the match at Romsey Park.
The Redbacks led by five goals at quarter time and two goals at the main break.
The Hawks got going in the second half and took the lead heading into the final break. A 13 to nine goal final quarter sealed the 50-41 win.
Hawks goaler Abby Gilmore, who shot 28 goals, was named the player of the match. Charlee Duff-Tytler shot 22 goals.
Hawks playing coach Meg Grbac and Laura Carland were the other standouts for their side.
For the Redbacks, Uneeq Palavi, who came into the side, shot 30 goals and was named their best.
She was one of three City West Falcons players in the Redbacks side.
Lancefield took it up to Wallan in its match at Greenhill Reserve.
After a slow start, the Tigers were able to stay within touching distance of the Magpies. The margin was just five goals at the final break, the same as what it was at quarter time.
The Magpies finished strongly to seal a 41-30 win.
Darcee Ellard, who shot 14 goals, was the Tigers best.
Macedon continued its good form with a strong win against Melton Centrals.
The Cats winning 54-27.
Chloe Williams shot 41 goals for the Cats.
The Cats remain the only undefeated team, sitting on top of the ladder with five wins.
The Western Rams solid form continued with a 60-32 win against Diggers Rest.
Malia Seumanutafa shot 35 goals for the Rams.
For the Burras, Alicija Marko Rawlings was their best, shooting 20 goals.
It was the Rams second win for the season and they are now a game outside the top five.
