Macedon consolidated its position on top of the Riddell League A-grade netball ladder with a tight three-goal victory over second-placed Woodend-Hesket on Saturday.
The encounter at Tony Clarke Reserve had a finals like atmosphere, and the Ciara Stewart coached Cats were up to the challenge.
The Hawks missed several good scoring chances in the first quarter, and defences were generally on top.
Their seventh round clash provided the closest finish across the four grades.
Macedon is now six points clear on top of the ladder, with Wallan, Western Rams, Woodend-Hesket and Diggers Rest all in the mix for a finals berth.
Scores: Macedon 35 d Woodend-Hesket 32, Western Rams 55 d Riddell 50, Diggers Rest 62 d Lancefield 42, Melton Centrals 52 d Romsey 31, Wallan the bye.
In an ominous display Macedon B-graders defeated Woodend-Hesket by 15 goals, and ladder leader Lancefield held off a strong challenge from Diggers Rest.
Scores: Macedon 40 d Woodend-Hesket 25, Lancefield 35 d Diggers Rest 29, Melton Centrals 52 d Romsey 31, Western Rams 44 d Riddell 28.
The sides in the four consolidated their positions in C-grade, with Macedon having the biggest win of the round.
Scores: Diggers Rest 37 d Lancefield 22, Rams 49 d Riddell, Melton Centrals 43 d Romsey 39, Wallan 51 d Woodend-Hesket 11.
A well-drilled and talented Woodend-Hesket 19&U side more than doubled Macedon’s score to continue an unbeaten record this season.
Scores: Macedon 38 d Macedon 16, Rams 49 d Riddell 29, Diggers Rest 24 d Lancefield 9, Centrals 43 d Romsey 22.
