The Black and Whites perfect start to the Group 20 league tag season has come to an end a narrow two-point defeat at the hands of West Wyalong on Sunday morning at Solar Mad Stadium.
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Against a Black and Whites side who were playing one short for the entire game, West Wyalong was able to strike first with Mackenzie Parkes getting over the line in the 6th minute.
The Black and Whites were able to strike back six minutes later after Bianca Sutton continued her try scoring form with an 80 metre run to score under the post but the visiting side were able to retake the lead in the following set after getting the ball straight from the kick-off to lead 10-6 with 10 minutes left in the first half.
The Panthers were able to take a 12-10 lead heading into the break after making the most of a repeat set with Sutton getting her second try of the day with four minutes left in the first half.
The back and forth nature of the game continued in the second half with West Wyalong retaking the lead Parkes scoring their second try of the day before the Black and Whites were able to get back level with Orianah Hughes crossing to see the scores locked at 16-all with nine minutes to go.
The visiting side was able to win a penalty within 20m and Amanda Bergan kicking a penalty goal with just over five and a half minute to take an 18-16 win.
Meanwhile, there is now a two-way tie at the top of the table after Yanco-Wamoon picked up a massive win over Darlington Point Coleambally.
Fresh off her appearance for the NSW under 18s side in the women's State of Origin Tess Staines was in try-scoring form crossing the line eight times while Bianca Smith and Tamara Bartram scored two tries each to see the Hawks come away with a massive 90-0 victory over the Roosters.
Leeton was able to stay two points behind the top two after coming from behind to defeat Hay. Luci Lugsdin scored two early tries for the Magpies before a hat-trick to Janiana Ravu, and a double to Jess McDonell helped the Greens take a 52-10 victory.
The Greens will be looking to continue their good form when they take on the Black and Whites next weekend.
Finally, Waratahs were able to pick up a 12-10 victory over Tullibigeal Lake Cargelligo at Exies Oval and will take on Hay next weekend
Liam Warren
As someone with an underlying passion about sport it is a privilege to report on the sporting landscape around the MIA
As someone with an underlying passion about sport it is a privilege to report on the sporting landscape around the MIA
