Henty consolidated second spot in Albury and District grade three pennant with an 18-shot victory away to Howlong on Saturday.
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The Swampies captured all three rinks in the 62-44 win.
Peter Forck's men were 23-11 victors against Phil Slater, Kerry Boyle defeated Rob McConnell, 22-18, while Glenn Harrison's side ensured 10 points returned to Henty with a thrilling 17-15 result against John Boyd.
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Lavington put itself in a strong position to make the finals after beating Culcairn by nine shots at home.
Darren Moore's 21-13 win against Daryl Lawson was crucial, while Bill Davison saw off David Moore, 17-12.
Culcairn picked up a point with Matt Hensel downing Max Scanlan, 23-19.
Front-runners North Albury had the bye.
The grade three pennant ladder after round seven is: North Albury 48, Henty 42, Lavington 38, Culcairn 12, Howlong 0.
North Albury holds down top spot in grade four after a 69-36 win against Holbrook, while Lavington's 65-54 triumph over Commercial has it in outright second.
Rand broke through for its first win of the season in grade five with a 80-43 result against Culcairn, Commercial edged out Oaklands, 65-62, Walla took down North Albury, 65-58, while Henty defeated Howlong, 93-54.
Commercial was too strong for Lavington in grade six, 68-38, while Holbrook pipped North Albury, 65-58.
Walla scored its first win of the grade seven season by beating Urana, 56-47, while North Albury got past Henty, 64-48.
Three rounds remain before finals.
Beau Greenway
Beau Greenway is a journalist at The Border Mail. He likes to tell the stories of great people in our communities. Email: beau.greenway@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Beau Greenway is a journalist at The Border Mail. He likes to tell the stories of great people in our communities. Email: beau.greenway@austcommunitymedia.com.au
