Manning Valley Mustangs are going from strength to strength in the Under 11 competition and have now racked up three wins in a row! This is a fantastic effort for a first year club with a team full of first year players. This time out the Mustangs won the second Battle of the Valleys, claiming a 31 point win over the Macleay Valley Eagles.
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The Mustangs were dominant in the first quarter and opened a 5 goal lead. From here on in the Macleay Valley Eagles found their form and the match was a very even contest with neither side able to gain a scoring advantage.
In the other Under 11 match of the round, Port Macquarie Magpies extended their unbeaten streak to 10 matches with a strong win over the plucky Camden Haven Bombers. Port are firming as Premiership favourites and are creating a gap to the rest of the teams.
In the Under 13 competition, Sawtell Toormina Saints and Port Macquarie Magpies reinforced their positions at the top of the ladder with impressive wins on the road. Sawtell were too strong for Macleay Valley Eagles at South Kempsey Oval, whilst Port overcame the long road trip to beat Coffs Breakers at Fitzroy Oval. Breakers and the Bellingen Bulldogs are in a tight tussle for third spot.
In Under 15.5 action, the top of the ladder contest between Coffs Breakers and Port Magpies resulted in a 69 point win to the Breakers.
The win was set up with a big second quarter effort where Breakers kicked 5 goals to 0 and they now sit comfortably on top of the ladder with a break to Port.
Despite dropping down a place, Sawtell maintained their winning form with a 55 point win against Macleay Valley Eagles.
The reserve grade Eagles play Port Macquarie at South Kempsey Oval tomorrow at 12.15pm.