CR United's speed and fitness saw it see off nearest rivals Norths in a entertaining division one men's clash at Wodonga Hockey Centre on Sunday.
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The 4-3 victory extends United's runaway lead at the top of the league table to 14 points.
Sam Quick finished with a brace, while David Foster and Matt Davis also chimed in.
Ian Beath got a double for Norths, with Jeremy Payne also finding the back of the net.
A hat trick from Wodonga's Ethan Albon was the highlight of the Bulldogs' 4-4 draw against Wombats.
Josh MacVean led the way for Wombats with two goals of his own.
Wodonga went ahead 4-3 with three minutes to go, but Wombats replied with a minute left to pinch a draw.
Magpies and Falcons had a nil-all draw in the round's remaining game.
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In division one women, Wodonga maintained its one-point advantage at top of the league with a 3-1 salute against Wombats-Beechworth.
Danielle McLeish fired in two goals for the Bulldogs and Hayley Hart was also on target.
Caitlin Nankervis netted Wombats-Beechworth's only goal.
Falcons remained within striking distance thanks to Kate Bardy's goal in the 1-0 victory against Magpies.
A double from Chloe Jones and further goals from Bella Heagney and Amy Hollister set up an impressive 4-1 triumph for CR United against Norths.
Brooke Purtell scored for Norths.
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