After a tough two seasons, Berri have recorded their first win in Riverland Footy in nearly two years, after they held off Loxton North for a thrilling one point victory.
Berri had the lead at every break, however opponents Loxton North were able to snatch the lead briefly in the final quarter. Berri were not going to let this opportunity slip however, and through a late goal took the lead by one point.
Final scores Berri 8.4-52 to Loxton North 7.9-51.
Loxton’s win over Barmera-Monash sees the race for the finals now well and truly a live contest, Loxton boosted by some returning players were simply too good for the visiting Roos, final scores 10.11-71 to Barmera-Monash 3.11-29.
While at Renmark, the visiting Waikerie Magpies kept the pressure on the rovers all game.
The Rovers prevailed when the final siren sounded, Renmark 9.3-57 to Waikerie 7.7-49.