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Burras get first win

Diggers Rest finally got some reward for effort as it got its first win on the board in the Riddell District Netball League.

It was a battle of the bottom two sides on Saturday, with the Burras taking on Melton South.

The first time the teams faced each other back in round one and it ended in a draw.

There would be no thriller this time, with the Burras putting out a dominant performance.

A 20-6 first quarter set the tone and the Burras were able to build the lead in every quarter on the way to a 67-23 win.

The three Burras shooters shared the load around with Leona Hristovska finishing with 25 goals, Olivia Marris with 22 and Isobel Robertson with 20.

Lexie Lieschke, Alicija Marko Rawlings and Hristovska were named the Burras best.

Sarah Missen was among the standouts for Melton South.

The Burras now have one win and two draws for the season.

Elsewhere, Melton Centrals got an upset win as it tries to ensure a spot in the top six.

Facing Lancefield, Centrals were able to lead at every break in the 48-36 win.

The margin was four goals at quarter time and then five goals at the next two breaks.

A 13-6 final quarter sealed the win.

Imogen Sexton scored 35 goals for Centrals in a shooting rink of youth and experience with Rebecca Morabito stepping up for the match.

The win moves Centrals into sixth spot, percentage ahead of Romsey in the fight for the last finals spot.

Other winners on Saturday were Woodend-Hesket, Riddell and Gisborne Giants.

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