The Lady Wolves’ had a 12-point win over Myrtleford Saints last weekend to comfortably cement top spot in the women’s North East conference.

Sarah Mellington top scored with 23 points, taking her season total to 197, while BJ Green (18 points) leads the three-point ladder with 33 from long range, well ahead of the league’s closest rival on 20.

Stacey Browne finished with a respectable 10 points.

All the leaders set the example, showing what a quality outfit they have become.

Although coach Paul Green was happy with the win, he said lapses in defence nearly made it a closer margin. 

The Lady Wolves will start clear favourites against the Echuca Pirates, but despite being three games clear on top, they cannot afford to take the game lightly.

It will provide a great opportunity for the young Lady Wolves to get some much-needed court time. 

The Wodonga outfit won the last meeting between the two sides by 41 points.  

Sarah Mellington is a hot favourite to claim the MVP this season as both the offensive and defensive player for the conference.

The Lady Wolves will play the elimination semi-final at home at the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre next Saturday at 7pm against either Wangaratta Warriors or Wallan Panthers.

The Wolves’ men also take on the Pirates, having defeated Myrtleford convincingly last weekend by 24 points.

Josh McKay finished with a season-high 30 points, moving him to 188 points for the campaign in just eight games, begging the question what could have been if he hadn’t missed a match.

Ben Coates was also serviceable with 13 points for the Wodonga outfit, as the experience of the senior men shone through. 

Likewise, coach Broady Mills was happy with the result and the effort of the younger guys.

“But this weekend will test out our younger players in the lead-up to the finals,” Mills added.

The Wolves will also be expected to win comfortably after accounting for the Pirates, 76-54, in their most recent meeting at Wodonga.

The men’s side has already secured third spot and will play away next weekend in a knockout semi-final against Seymour. 

Shepparton remains undefeated on top of the ladder.

Wodonga Wolves will host the North East conference grand finals on Saturday, February 10, at 6pm and 8pm, during the Wodonga Junior Invitational Tournament weekend.  

More then 500 spectators are expected to attend on the night.