The lead in our A grade competition has again moved on and back into the hands of the Green Devils.

Green Devils have started to find some form in recent weeks, but the lead in the competition factored on the game between Miners 1 and Hornridge 1.

Hornridge was perhaps reeling after its loss to the Green Devils last week, and came out firing at Miners on Friday night.

Hornridge outscored Miners in every quarter, pushing out to an eight-point half-time margin.

During the third quarter Miners were more aggressive at the ball and were gaining ground with turnovers but were unable to capitalise at the goal end.

Defenders Louise Moll and Julie Tovo for Hornridge did not give away any ground and rebounded fiercely.

Hornridge finishing off with a very comfortable 15-point margin.

Kerry Wild notably Miners best on court was consistent throughout the game.

Final score Hornridge 44 to Miners 29.

Green Devils had a smashing win over club counterparts Yellow Devils winning by a margin of 68 goals, scoring the highest game score this season with a magnificent 94 goals.

Green Devils looked like the team of old utilising the opportunity to try out some different mid court combinations.

The combined shooting duo of Grace Hollit and Belinda Ramsey were excellent again in the goal circle, shooting accurately throughout the entire match.

Defender Elke Parks played a dominant role in the defensive circle, supported by a hard running Hayley Summerton down court.

Yellow Devils were slow to get going, but picked up in the final three terms.

Anna Richter played a solid game for her team, moving around the court, settling into the goal shooting position.

Teamed with Sam Luckett, the pair started to make a difference.

Green Devils with the easy win finished with a score of 94 over Yellow Devils 26.

Hornridge 2 doubled Miners 2 score in the final A grade match of the evening.

Miners maintained some consistency this week striving for that illustrious victory, making only minor changes throughout the game were unable to match the experience in the Hornridge team.

Hornridge has significant depth within its three teams this season and has improved in all grades since the commencement of the season.

Hornridge defence duo Sophie Wissell and Naomi Bowley was again significant contributors in the match.

Combined, the pair provided tough opposition for the attacking teams efforts in feeding the goal circle, both players boasting height and long arms.

They managed to close down the Miners’ goal circle keeping Miners to an 18-goal score.

Hornridge sealed the win with consistent scores each quarter, finishing off with a score of 39.

The B grade competition is starting to even out as the season speeds to the end.

All four teams are providing good opposition and each week it is proving more difficult to choose a sure winner.

While Andamooka is sharing top spot with OD Devils on 12 points, Hornridge is creeping up on eight and Miners on six.

With five games to go, there is still time to fight it out for the top two positions on the table.

B grade this week saw the leaders of the competition OD Devils and Andamooka both losing against strong opposition.

OD Devils played with only five of its regular team was obviously unsettled in the game against Miners 3.

Devils were holding onto a six-goal lead at the first break before Miners kicked off the third term having made ground in the second quarter by three goals.

Miners continued their dominance in the game, storming home with a good final term, doubling the Devils’ final quarter score.

Louise Reid was outstanding for Devils in defence, while Maddy King was excellent also in defence for the young Miners at the opposite end of the court.

Miners successful yet again over the Devils, Miners 29 to Devils 27.

Andamooka was up against stiff competition against Hornridge 3 on Friday night.

Hornridge is the team to watch in the coming weeks.

It is significantly stronger and well equipt with a long player list.

Hornridge was dominant in three out of four quarters only getting up in each term by small margins.

Andamooka was down by two goals going into the final quarter and was defeated by five in the final term.

Jodie Brind shot well for Hornridge and capitalised on the turnovers created by Chloe Barrand in defence.

Best for Andamooka was Brooke Smith who had a very good attacking game in the wing position.

The final score Hornridge 3, 47 to Andamooka 40.