The Leeton Greens have taken out bragging rights in the Battle for the Shire against Yanco-Wamoon at Yanco Sportsground.
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The Hawks were able to take a surprise lead, but it was short-lived as Cameron Bruest gave the Greens the lead.
A first-half double to Will Barnes saw Leeton take a 36-16 lead into halftime, with the Hawks staying within striking distance with tries to Petero Taitusi, Kane Hammond and Paul Ta'Avao.
Barnes completed his hat-trick in the second half as the Greens took a 58-22 victory.
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Meanwhile, West Wyalong and Waratahs remain locked in a tight fight on the ladder.
Four tries to Logan Collins and doubles to William Hobbs, and Jasper Loudon helped the Mallee Men take a 56-4 win over TLU Sharks, with Lincon Kirby getting over for the Sharks.
Waratahs stay level with West Wyalong after they held on for a 34-26 win over Hay.
Toby Crighton scored a hat-trick for the Magpies, but it wasn't quite enough against a strong Waratahs side.
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