The Sunbury Jets women got their second win of the season, while the men’s side had a big win in Big V state championship on Sunday.
The Jets women’s had a double header with matches against the Bulleen Boomers and the Camberwell Dragons.
On Saturday night against the Boomers, the Jets started the better of the two sides and lead throughout the first half
The Boomers outscored the Jets in the third quarter 29-20 to lead by six points heading into the final quarter.
The Boomers did enough to hold on and win, 70-62.
Ida Andersson top scored with 20 points.
The Jets overcame their disappointment to bounce back the next day against the Dragons.
The Dragons were full of energy in the first quarter and opened up a 15 points lead.
They maintained that in the second quarter, with the Jets able to reduce it to 11 points heading into the final quarter.
The Jets found another gear late, completely dominating the contest to win the quarter 28-15 and snatch the win 74-72.
The two teams traded the lead for the last five minutes for the game.
Dimitra Gkizani top scored with 17 points for the Jets.
The Jets remain on the bottom of the ladder, but are now only a game behind Camberwell.
The Jets face the Hume City Broncos on Sunday.
The men’s side had a successful road trip to face the Western Port Steelers.
The Jets jumped out of the blocks and led by 10 points at the first break and doubled the lead in the second quarter.
The Jets continued to put the scoreboard pressure on and extended the lead to 34 points at the last break.
With a lead in hand, the Jets rotated their bench and were able to still extend the lead further, to win 119-88.
Every Jets player hit the scoreboard, led by Ish Sanders with 24 points.
