Coach Emma Greaves has her side at 3-0 early in the PDFNL season. Photos: Jordan Townrow
Picola United is soaring in the lofty heights of the top four after another Picola District Netball League victory at the weekend.
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An Anzac Day showdown at local rival Mathoura was the assignment for the Blues, who came in with a perfect record, while the Timbercutters were searching for their first victory.
Mia Murphy pushes through the midcourt.
The late afternoon clash saw a defining first half give Picola the ascendancy, making it difficult for Mathoura to muster a comeback.
The first period was particularly lopsided, as the Cutters found the goal once, while a controlling Blues outfit logged 13.
Macie Free delivers from the centre circle.
Mathoura did a little better in the second, improving to eight, but United continued to stretch its lead, ahead 17 at the major break.
The Blues provided more of the same after the break, scoring a consistent 13 in each period, while the Cutters managed only nine a term, Picola United scoring the win 51-26.
Tamara Miller uses her footwork on a goal approach.
The side now sits at the base of an undefeated quartet at the top of the table, while Mathoura is narrowly on the bottom by goal differential.
The Blues will be bullish about another success this weekend as they travel to winless Blighty, while the Timbercutters may have more difficulty in store as they visit 3-0 Waaia.
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