It was a tight encounter which lived up to the billing of two of the best-performing sides so far this season.

Luci Lugsdin scored twice while Katie Arandt scored one try for the Magpies while Maddison Payne got across twice with Jordan Payne and Amelia Lolotonga scored one each in Yenda’s four tries to three victory.

The Black and Whites were able to maintain their unbeaten start to the season after a 22-4 win over Yanco-Wamoon at Solar Mad Stadium.

The Hawks started the game in promising fashion as Tess Staines was able to get across the line in the second minute of the game before the Black and Whites were able to run away with the game.

Mata Varasia got the Panthers back level six minutes later before Janaia Booth gave the home side the lead with a try just before halftime.

The Black and Whites continued the second half the way they finished the first as Taneeka Carr scored three minutes while Shailyn Williams crossed with five minutes left in the game to wrap up the 22-4 win.

In the game out at Coleambally between two sides looking for their first win of the season, it was West Wyalong who defeated the Roosters 28-0.

Paige Amarent scored two while Bella Reid, Jessica Butcher, Kady Amarant and Mackenzie Parkes score one try each as they secured their first win and jumped into seventh position.

In the final game of the round in Leeton, the Greens were able to get back into form with a 32-0 win over Tullibigeal Lake Cargelligo on Sunday.

Anna Poulsen and Katie McGregor both scored two tries while Tia Morriss, Sophie McGregor and Abby Favell scored one try each.

The pick of the games next weekend will be Yanco-Wamoon taking on Hay at the Yanco Sportsground.