Just about everything fell into place for Jamalco, as they went about pulverising Jetsetters 'A' in their Jamaica Netball Association (JNA)/Berger Paints Super League contest.
The Clarendon-based unit never quite racked up the desired tally, but got close enough in an easy 78-34 triumph at the Leila Robinson Courts.
"It was an outstanding perfor-mance from the girls on Saturday because we had a plan that we wanted to score 80 goals, but we were able to score 78, which was very good for us," said their coach, Winston Nevers.
Former national goal-shooter and captain, Elaine Davis, led the way for Jamalco with a superb 67 goals from 75 attempts. The other goals were netted by Marsha Murphy, who sank 11 from 13 tries.
National Under-21 representative, Crystal Gordon, led the scoring for Jetsetters 'A' on 22 from 29 shooting.
Jetsetters 'A' were suffering their second defeat in a row.
Jamalco are seeking their seventh hold on the title and Nevers admits there is much work to be done.
"We have to continue to train hard to improve on our performances because it is going to be very difficult for us whenever we play against the top teams in the competition.
"However, we are up for the challenge and the girls are very focused at the moment."
Contenders
In another third round match, Speg 'A', led by a game-high 36 goals (49 tries) from national Under-16 representative, Marvadeen Anderson, defeated Police 'A' 45-41.
Anderson, who will be 15 years old in May, received shooting support from Daneen Taylor, who netted nine from 13 tries.
Niesha Howard, with 28-41 statistics and Marcella Thompson, 13-24, scored for Police 'A'.
Former champions Waulgrovians narrowly got by Jamalco's sister team, Windalco, 40-39. National Under-21 players Jhaniele Fowler, on 30 from 44 shooting and Christina Solmon, 10 from 12, were the scorers. Anna-Kay Griffiths was the leading goal scorer for Windalco with 32 from 37 tries.
Tivoli Gardens 'A', another major title contender, whipped Hampshire 'A', 49-29.
Nerissa Gibbs, with 29 from 34 tries, Cleopatra Grant, 10 from 14 and Nicole Peart, eight from 18, led the West Kingston team's scoring.
The Hampshire 'A' scorers were Mishka Byfield, with 15 from 24 and Marcia Johnson, 14 from 20.
Arnett Gardens recorded their second win, beating Tivoli Gardens 'B', 47-39. National player Sabrina Spence led Arnett with a game-high 32 goals from 39 attempts, while Shelly-Ann Williams sank 15 of 24 tries.
Nickeisha Cohen, on 21 from 28 shooting and Patricia Chambers, 18 from 29, scored for Tivoli Gardens 'B'.
In the Supreme Ventures Divisional 'A' league, Skibo 'A' defeated Alpha 35-32, Alexander Strikers stopped Mico 42-38, Ravens 'A' beat Molynes United 'B' 47-24 and Ebony Strikers got by Blades United 'A' 47-42.