LAVINGTON put a poor start to the season behind it to defeat Wodonga Raiders by six wickets at Birallee Park on Sunday.
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After winning only one of their opening five matches, the Panthers finally found form with the bat to ensure they stayed away from the bottom of the ladder.
Chris Galvin (49), Matt Sharp (42), Matt Tom (26) and Sam O'Connor (26 not out) combined to chase down the home team's score of 161 with almost nine overs to spare.
New City's Damian Cupido was the matchwinner in his side's four-wicket win over Tallangatta.
After a consistent start to the season, Cupido made 41 not out as the visitors chased down 131 with 13.1 overs in hand.
Cameron Nottle made a handy 39.
Tallangatta skipper Matt Armstrong fought hard for his side, topscoring with 43 and grabbing 1-20 off eight overs.
Albury capped off a dream weekend by hammering Belvoir.
Besides John Spencer and Will McCarty, the Eagles were poor with the bat and could only manage 106.
The visitors won with ease thanks to quickfire knocks from Alex Popko (28) and Dom Stockdale (42).
North Albury recovered from a disastrous start to defeat Corowa by three wickets.
Set 138 for victory, the Hoppers crashed to 4-25 before Tom Hemsley (48), Brendan Simmons (26) and Connor Smith (24 not out) dug deep.
St Pat's defeated Wodonga.
