Easy wins for top teams

Luxol made it three wins from three league matches after easing past Loyola Allcare Insurance. Hibs Medsea and McDonald's Depiro enjoyed comfortable wins over Honey Athleta and St Andrews respectively.

Leaders Luxol came through a shaky start to take control from the fourth minute. After leading 16-9 at the end of the first quarter, Luxol went on to change ends 27-12. As Loyola's reaction failed to materialise, Luxol cantered home to a 60-33 win.

Hibs were never troubled by Athleta as they took command from the jumpball to lead 19-2 at half-time. The match remained one-sided after the interval as Hibs emerged 53-23 winners.

Depiro pegged back St Andrews from the fifth minute of the first quarter. Early on Depiro led 7-6 but they extended their advantage to 24 points, 39-15, by half-time.

Depiro continued to run the show to chalk up an emphatic 71-39 victory.

Standings: Luxol 6 (3-0); Depiro 5 (2-1); Hibs 4 (2-0); St Andrews 4 (1-2); Loyola 4 (1-2); Starlites 3 (1-1); Athleta 2 (0-2).

Top scorers: S. Pace (Depiro) 63; S. Demartino (Luxol) 63; K. Agius (Depiro) 43'; E. Moore (Luxol) 41; J. Mangion (St Andrews) 32.

Next fixtures: National League, Saturday 14.30 Loyola vs St Andrews. Sunday 09.15 Starlites vs Luxol; 11.00 Depiro vs Hibs.