Pakenham has bounced back in a big way after two losses with two straight wins with 80-plus goals in both.
In round 11 of the Outer East Division 1 A Grade Netball competition, the Lions made their travels north to face Powelltown worthwhile.
Pakenham jumped out to the quick start, piling on 22 goals in the first term to lead by 16 at quarter time.
An outstanding defensive second quarter saw the visitors only concede three goals, taking a 9-41 buffer into the main break.
The second half followed suit and the Lions cruised to the 23-89 result and four premiership points.
Superstar Caitlin Cooke led the charge and she was supported by excellent performances from Hayley Melsen and Amber Holt.
At the Yea showgrounds, Yarra Junction wrestled back momentum at the right time to steal a 42-44 win from the Tigers on the road.
The Eagles led at the first break, before Yea took control and got in front at halftime and three-quarter time.
Yarra Junction outscored the hosts 7-12 in the last, including the last four goals of the game, to overcome the margin and snag victory late.
Yarra Glen visited Belgrave and dominated the Magpies, winning 32-65 thanks to a big third term in which the River Pigs widened their advantage by taking the quarter 6-20.
Seville made sure no home teams won this week in A Grade as the Blues took care of business 39-70 away at Alexandra.
Warburton Millgrove had the bye.
In Premier, Emerald made it six games unbeaten in a row when the Bombers clawed out a gritty 38-42 triumph at Healesville.
Emerald led at quarter time and halftime before the Bloods outscored it 14-8 in the third to swing the game into their favour.
The Bombers went into the final period trailing by two before putting on a defensive clinic in the fourth.
Emerald held Healesville to just three goals while scoring nine itself to take stride and secure the four ladder points.
ROC got back to the winners list and snapped its five-game losing streak by knocking off Upwey Tecoma 49-43 at home.
It didn’t initially look good for the Kangaroos as they fell behind 19-27 at the main intermission.
A massive 14-7 third saw the hosts draw back to within one at the final change.
With the momentum well and truly on ROC’s side, it put together a flawless fourth to roll to an impressive victory.
Jessica Postragena stood up for the Kangaroos, while Courtney Davey and Lily O’Kelly were also superb in the win.
Gembrook Cockatoo is still searching for its footing in Premier, going down to first-placed Mount Evelyn 76-21.
The damage was done in the first half where the Rovers overran the Brookers and resoundingly led 42-11 at halftime.
From there, Mount Evelyn coasted in front of the home fans and rebounded in a big way after being handed its first loss last week.
Brylee O’Neil, Rachel Williams and Bianca Nagel were all sound in defeat for Gembrook Cockatoo.
Monbulk produced a complete performance to get past Olinda Ferny Creek, extending its margin at every quarter to end with a 73-40 home win.
After beating undefeated Mount Evelyn last week, Wandin was stunned by Woori Yallock as the Tigers played their home court perfectly and nabbed a 59-53 victory.
