Stiles Electrical Premier League Round 2 wrap

Competition is continuing to heat up in the Stiles Electrical Premier League, with a number of big wins within the Men's competition, and a few close matches in the Women's competition.

Men's

Fremantle Cockburn have continued to show strong form, notching their third win in a row with a 5-3 victory over WASPS at Lakelands Hockey & Sporting Facility.

The Magpies hosted WASPS during round two of the Stiles Electrical Premier League in warm conditions on Sunday.

The opening quarter saw both sides throw everything at each other in a bid to get on the scoreboard early.

Despite WASPS earning opportunities through three penalty corner attempts, the Magpies' defence could not be breached, leaving the score at 0-0 at quarter time.

It would not be until the 25th minute when a goal would be scored, with Trent Mitton showcasing his experience and slotting in a field goal on the move to put the WASPS in front.

The contest reached a new level of excitement late in the term with Jack Scott scoring a field goal of his own to level the scores at 1-1 by half time.

The third quarter saw the match pick up intensity as both sides continued to mount the pressure on one another.

Although Ehren Hazell would score a penalty corner goal to put the Magpies in front, WASPS quickly responded with a Charlie McIntyre field goal to keep the scores level at 2-2 by three-quarter time.

The fourth quarter saw the match-up intensify further as the Magpies earned an early penalty corner shot, which saw Harrison Banyard charge through to score and put the home side in front.

Despite protests from WASPS about whether there was a breach in the circle, the goal was not overturned.

WASPS would eventually respond with a field goal via Connar Otterbach, which sparked similar protests from the Magpies but was ultimately awarded.

With the WASPS still down by a goal, they opted to throw everything but the kitchen sink at the Magpies, taking goalkeeper Ollie Higgins off, though he quickly returned to the field as Fremantle Cockburn earned a penalty corner shot.

After Matt Bird scored to extend the Magpies' lead, WASPS took their keeper off once again in a bid to make a late comeback.

However, Fremantle Cockburn charged through to put a mic drop on the match with a late goal via Ehren Hazell, to win 5-3.

Elsewhere on Sunday,  Zach Rakkas has made himself an early contender for the Eric Pearce Top Goalscorer Award, scoring seven goals including a first-quarter hattrick in Reds' 9-0 domination of Mods-OGM, while Westside Wolves defeated Whitford 6-2.

On Saturday, YMCC's strong form has continued with Cooper Burns scoring five goals to help them to a 9-3 win over North Coast Raiders, while Melville held off Victoria Park 2-1.

On Friday night, UWA defeated Hale 5-2.

Women's

The Stiles Electrical Premier League Women's competition saw a number of close contests that ultimately resulted in a number of draws around the grounds, along with another dominant victory for Westside Wolves.

On Friday night, UWA and Hale could not be separatedin a 1-1 draw at UWA Superturf.

On Saturday, Melville came from behind to match Victoria Park 2-2 at Melville Toyota Stadium. While Melville were first to hit the scoreboard with a Petra Verster field goal in the sixth minute, Victoria Park would respond to level the score by quarter time and eventually take the lead by three-quarter time. Just as it looked like the Panthers would claim victory, Casey Donaldson brought Melville back with a 52nd minute field goal to leave the scores level.

Meanwhile, YMCC have continued to prove themselves as solid contenders with a 5-1 victory over North Coast Raiders at Lemnos Field, including goals via Madison Fitzpatrick and Jade Smith.

On Sunday, Suburban Lions and Reds could not be separated in a 3-3 draw at Lemnos Field, while Westside Wolves dominated Whitford 8-1 at Troy Pickard Hockey Centre, including four goals via Elly Buckley.

Premier Division 2

In the Men's competition, UWA and Hale drew level at two goals apiece, YMCC dominated Curtin University 3-0, Rockingham held off Reds 2-1, Melville defeated Victoria Park 4-2, Fremantle Cockburn and WASPS were stuck in a 0-0 deadlock, and Whitford and Westside Wolves drew level at 1-1.

In the Women's competition, UWA dominated Curtin University 5-1, Westside Wolves edged out Hale 2-1, five goals via Katy Clarke helped Victoria Park record a strong 9-2 victory over Melville, Suburban Lions pipped Reds 1-0, and Fremantle Cockburn recorded a commanding 6-0 win over North Coast Raiders.

The Stiles Electrical Premier League is proudly supported by Stiles Electrical Services.