Christian College has had to fight off a final quarter comeback from Vytis to remain in second place on the Geelong Basketball League Winter Championship men’s ladder with three rounds remaining.

The Eagles appeared headed for a comfortable victory when they led 67-50 at three-quarter time.

However, the Knights, who needed a win to keep their fading finals hopes alive, outscored Christian College 27-13, to fall just three points short, 80-77.

Eagles’ big man Liam McInerney proved too tough to contain for Vytis as he poured in 29 points while Jackson Bentley added 17.

Steve Wiasak (18 points) was best for the Knights. Fellow Big V Supercat Andy Przybylkiewicz was also busy with 16 points.

A fast start from Pivot City laid the foundation for a 61-53 win over Sharks.

The Pivotonians opened the contest with an 18-8 first quarter and were never seriously threatened as the win locked away the all but secured the reigning champions the minor premiership.

Veteran big man James Walker wound back the clock with a vintage 16-point display while Matt McCormack added 10.

Seamus Hants and Dane Bow both had 19 points for Sharks, who now to remain unbeaten over the final three rounds, and have results go their way, to sneak into the top four.

Lara had too much depth and experience as its handed Try Boys a 100-56 hiding.

The 44-point win gained the Giants some handy percentage as they remain in the battle with Christian College and YMCA for second spot.

Six Lara players scored in double figures, led by 24 points from Ash Cannan and Mikey Lesic’s 22.

Teenage duo Matt Johns (15 points) and Mitch Norton (12) battled hard for the Bears.

Rovers kept alive its hopes of snatching a top-two finish on the women’s Winter Championship ladder with a tight 47-43 win over fellow finals contender Pivot City.

Trailing by four points at three-quarter time, Rovers ended the contest with an 18-10 burst to join Pivot on eight wins.

Geelong Lady Supercat role player Emily Koroneos top scored with 18 points for the winners, while experienced big Tania Du Plessis had 10.

Shayna Poto continued her good form for Pivot City with 19 points.

Sharks used a 28-14 second period to get the better of Try Boys 81-55.

The reigning champions held a two-point lead at quarter time, but had effectively ended the game as a contest by half time.

Backcourt duo Alex Duck and Georgia Varley both had 29 points for Sharks, while Becky Lane contributed 20.

Young shooter Kendyl Collins continued her good run of form with 32 points in a losing effort from the Bears.

YMCA locked away the double-chance with a clinical 66-40 result against an undermanned Lara.

Y broke the game open with a 15-6 second quarter to hold what would prove to unassailable 13-point lead at the main break.

Veteran guard Vicki King finished with 15 points to lead an even team performance, with Tayla Roberts (12 points) and Vanessa McFall (10) also impressing.

Star big Caitlin Shadbolt played a lone hand for the Giants with 18 points.

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