Football

Williamstown CYMS grabbed its third win of the VAFA Premier C season at the weekend, proving too strong for Hampton Rovers. Williamstown had twice as many shots on goal in the opening quarter but only managed a wasteful 4.5. Six goals to one in the second quarter set up the lead, and by the end it was a 19.9 (111) to 6.13 (49) victory. Mitch Parkinson and Ben Deller both snared four goals in the win, which has them on the right side of a 3-2 win-loss ledger.

Five Western Jets have been shortlisted for a place in the Vic Metro squad for this years’ national championships. Tristan Xerri, Nick Stuhldreier, Cameron Rayner, Buku Khamis, and Lachlan Fogarty are part of the 47-strong squad that has been invited to trial for the side in the lead-up to the championships in June and July.

Basketball

Altona slipped to its fifth loss of the Big V Division two season on Saturday, going down to Pakenham. While the Gators matched Pakenham in general play, the Warriors had a mountain of free throws that kept them ahead of the game. Altona made 10 of their 19 free throw attempts, but Pakenham converted 19 of 32 shots in the 93-85 win. Justin Eckhardt was the standout player for the Gators with 21 points, four 3-pointers and four rebounds. The Gators play with Southern Peninsula on Saturday, followed by North East Bushrangers on Sunday.

Soccer

Altona Magic are a perfect seven wins from seven games to start the state league one season, continuing their winning streak with a single goal triumph over Geelong on Saturday. Jon McShane scored the only goal for the game with Geelong unable to penetrate the tight-knit defence of the Magic in the 1-0 result.

Rugby

Footscray continued its tough start to the Dewar Shield season, losing to Melbourne Uni on Saturday. The 39-22 loss was Footscray’s fifth from the opening six games, leaving them second last on the ladder. They have a chance to grab their second win of the year when they face bottom-placed Southern Districts this weekend.