The Sunbury Jets cemented its spot at the top of the table in Big V men’s state championship heading into the break.
The Jets secured two important wins on the weekend, to make it 13 wins from 14 games.
On Saturday night, the Jets headed down to Somerville to face the Western Port Steelers.
It was a pretty even first half, with the Jets leading by two points at the main break.
After the break, the Jets took control of the game.
They led by six points at three quarter time and were able to extend the margin to 16 at game’s end, winning 97-81.
Maxwell Barkeley stepped up with Ish Sanders having a poor shooting night, top scoring with 28 points.
The Jets were then back at home on Sunday, against local rival Hume City Broncos. The Broncos have started to find form in recent weeks and have moved into the top four.
It was a pretty even first quarter with the Jets leading by two points at the first break.
The Jets stepped it up a level in the second quarter and were able to extend the margin to 11 points at the main break.
It was a high scoring even third quarter with the Jets keeping the momentum.
The game was called off in the last quarter with less than four minutes to go, with the Jets’ winning 88-78.
After just nine points the night before, Sanders had 36 in the win. The side as a whole shot at more than 54 per cent from the field.
During the week, Jets coach John White was named coach of the month for May, with the Jets winning all six of their games.
The Jets face the Chelsea Gulls on June 18 in their next match.
The Jets women’s side had a big win on Sunday in the state championship competition.
On the road, the Jets jumped out of the blocks.
The Jets led by eight points at the first break and the margin was out to 18 at half time.
They continued to extend the lead in the third and led by 25 points heading into the last quarter.
While the last quarter was closer, the Jets still won it, winning the match 81-54.
All Jets players got plenty of court time, with all but one hitting the scoreboard.
Nicole Cameron top scored with 22 points.
Maria Jespersen chipped in with 16. It followed her being named state championship player of the month, having averaged 26.4 points and 11.4 rebounds a game throughout May.
The Jets now sit fourth on the ladder.
Tara Murray
