It was an enthralling round eight of Kyabram District League A-grade netball action, with top contenders Shepparton East and Nagambie flexing their muscles with powerful victories.
Returning to their Central Park home, the Eagles dominated Rushworth from start to finish to come away with a brutal 70-24 triumph that solidifies their standing in the top two.
Meanwhile, Nagambie showed why it remains the only undefeated side in the KDL, destroying Undera 92-26 on their home court.
The third premiership contender in Tallygaroopna was forced to do things the hard way, however, with its class coming to the fore late to escape Merrigum with a tight 36-33 win.
Elsewhere, Dookie United cemented its spot in the top four, overcoming sixth-placed Violet Town 53-46 in a gripping encounter at Dookie.
Stanhope recorded its fourth win of the season, outlasting Girgarre 40-29.
Lancasted rounded out the Saturday fixtures with a much-needed 44-35 win over Murchison-Toolamba to keep in touch with the top six.
News photographer Megan Fisher ventured out to Central Park Reserve and captured the clash between Shepparton East and Rushworth.