VNL: City West Falcons unbeaten, Lightning strikes out

City West Falcons overcame a slow start against DC North East Blaze to continue its unbeaten run in the Victorian Netball League, winning 46-38.

The Falcons were behind at the first break but got back into the game to level the scores at half-time and took the lead in the second half.

Kathleen Knott scored 28 goals for the Falcons.

VU Western Lightning weren’t so lucky, losing 58-38 against Peninsula Waves.

The Lightning trailled from the start, with the Waves outscoring them in every quarter. Kate Thompson scored 28 goals for the Lightning.

Falcons have cemented top spot on the ladder and the Lightning fall to ninth.