Six goals from Ian Beath saw Norths produce a commanding 9-2 victory against Wodonga at Wodonga Hockey Centre on Sunday.
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The result ensured the defending division one men’s premiers remain top ahead of Magpies, who scored a 4-0 victory against Wombats, on goal difference.
United all but booked its place in the finals series with a 5-2 triumph against Falcons.
In division one women, Falcons secured the minor premiership with a 4-0 win against United.
Goals came from Kate Bardy, Mikayla Blackshaw, Sally Borella and Megan Cockayne.
Second-placed Wodonga was pushed all the way by Norths, but prevailed 4-3.
Magpies and Wombats-Beechworth played out a 2-2 draw and both are still in the mix for a finals berth.
Allison Petts led the way with a double for Magpies, while Georgia and Eloise McCormick hit the scoreboard for Wombats-Beechworth.
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