Latrobe Valley Express | Rebounding off their worst performance of the 2022 season, Churchill put an end to Yallourn Yallourn North’s winning streak in Round 6 of the North Gippsland Football-Netball League with a stirring 13-point victory at Gaskin Park.
The Cougars won 14.11 (95) to 11.16 (82).
A six goal to two opening salvo saw the home side take an even four goal lead into the first break.
It was all Churchill early with goals to Ben Kearns and Ben Skinner setting the tone before the Jets finally hit the scoreboard at the 22 minute mark through Josh Keyhoe.
A follow up major to Keenan Hughes saw the Cougars lead reduced to three goals after 26 minutes of play.
Seemingly content to take that margin into the break, Jets coach Barrie Burnett released key forwards Hughes and Mitch Luck to play behind the ball for the remainder of the term.
