The Sunbury Lions continue to build momentum in the Ballarat Football League, this time with a successful road trip against Lake Wendouree.
The Lions headed up to CE Brown Oval on Saturday and were faced by wet and cold conditions.
It didn’t worry the Lions as they produced their best score of the season in the 22.16 (148)-5.5 (35) win.
The Lions jumped out of the blocks with seven first quarter goals as they continued their form from the final quarter the week before.
It was a sign of things to come for the Lions as they were able to extend the lead in every quarter.
After starting with seven goals in the first quarter, they finished with seven goals in the final quarter.
Daniel Johnston had his best return for the side, finishing with six goals.
His partner in crime up forward, Jake Sutton, also kicked six goals to move to the top of the goalkicking table.
Ruck Fraser Ampulski was named the Lions best alongside the two key forwards.
The win moves the Lions to second on the ladder. They are one of four teams with a 5-1 record.
This week they face Sebastopol which has one win for the season.
In the A-grade netball, an understrength Sunbury Lions still had enough power to come away with the win and remain undefeated
The Lions faced Lake Wendouree on Saturday missing several players, with star goaler Rebecca Hicks the biggest out of the side.
Rebecca O’Neill came in and filled the goal shooter spot, shooting 53 goals as the Lions beat the Lakers, 66-47.
