The winless Timbercutters had one of their better starts to the game when they took on Katunga at Katunga Recreation Reserve.
The first period was a back-and-forth affair, with neither side able to find the hoop consistently, and the Swans led it by one at the break.
Mathoura couldn’t maintain its level into the second and Katunga managed to stretch out the scoreline, winning the term 15-6 and going into the main break 10 goals to the good.
The Cutters fought in the second half and put in an improved scoring performance, but were ultimately outplayed by the much higher-ranked Swans side, going down 44-24 at the final whistle.
Given Katunga’s place in the top six and Mathoura’s winless record, the scoreline can be considered a step forward for the Cutters, who will host ninth-placed Rennie this weekend.
At Picola Recreation Reserve, Picola United was defeated 56-29 by an in-form Tungamah.
The Blues were never really in the contest, played out of the game in the first quarter by a confident Bears.
A 13-5 quarter-time scoreline stretched to 27-10 by the main break.
Picola managed a better scoring output in the second half, but was still beaten in all four quarters.
The now 3-7 Blues will head to Tocumwal this weekend.
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