Melton wins big in hockey clash over Frankston

MELTON’S women took care of business against last-placed Frankston, winning 3-1 in Hockey Victoria women’s Vic League 2 on Saturday to maintain a finals challenge.

Goals from Fiona Bradford, Lexi Grant-Taylor and Megan Shadbolt ensured victory for the Mustangs and kept the team sixth on the ladder.

Melton (20 points) trails fifth-placed Knox (21) and fourth-placed Werribee on 22.

Melton’s men are losing touch with finals in men’s Vic League 3.

A 4-3 loss to Old Melburnians left Melton sixth on the ladder with 14 points, nine behind fourth-placed ECHO.