Matariki dominated the second (11-6) and third (11-8) quarters to extend the lead to 38-27 by the final siren.

Goal defence Marita Alexander and wing attack Casey White were relentless all night and restricted the amount of ball Strikers shooters got.

When Strikers shooters Stephanie Smith (GS) and Nicole Dalla Vecchia (GA) did get the ball, they were very efficient.

In  other games, VS edged out HV & IS by three goals, 23-20, thanks to strong play from Kate Stephens and Tara Gadischkie.

Centre Ashley Burke and goal defence Katie Luckman kept HV & IS in the match to the very end.

2PH Shots had their shooting hands equipped as they notched 44 goals against Sapphires, who could only manage 19.

Joanne Dreier and Jacinta Brix starred for 2PH Shots, while Ereka Baxfield and Rachel Doubtfire played well in a losing effort.

Panthers’ Lorraine Cole led her side to a 36-17 victory over the Thunder despite a best on court performance by Kimberley Thornton.

Matariki C were led by duo Kimberley Larkin (GS) and Danica Crebbin (C) in their 27-14 win against Super Nova.

St Joeys held their nerve against a fast-finishing 2PH Redbacks to win 22-19, with Rachel Horwood and Nicole Alexander starring.

Tiarne Hilton led START to an eight-goal (29-21) victory against Fantales, even though Hayleigh Campbell and Dneeka McLeod were outstanding. 

In the day’s final match, Starbursts Dianne Marron and Jess Linnett led their side to a seven-goal victory (23-16) against Socialites.

Jamie-Lee Coltman (GK) and Glenys Smith (WD) kept the Socialites in it to the end.