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Played at St Marys Leagues Stadium, Keele Browne and Jordyn Preston both scored doubles in the 26-point win, with Viena Tinao and Kelley Kopara also crossing.

Mollie Bonham landed three of her six conversions on the day.

Group Seven products in action on Saturday were Stingrays' Teagan Williams, Riley Scott, Alex Wallace and Rhiannon Tungai, Milton-Ulladulla's Browne and Lily Rogan and Bomaderry's Preston.

Unfortunately, the unbeaten start to 2020 is over for Ben Linde's SG Ball side, who lost a thriller 32-28 to the Victoria Thunderbolts at Melbourne's Casey Fields.

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Despite leading 22-8 at the break, three unanswered tries in 11 minutes sealed the hosts' comeback win.

In the four-point loss, Benjamin Lavender scored a brace, as Jackson Shereb, Talatau Amone and Jacob Webster also crossed the stripe - with Tyrone Roberts landing four of his five attempts with the boot.

Group Seven juniors in action for Linde's side were Albion Park-Oak Flats' Cooper Tunbridge, Warilla-Lake South's Roberts, Jamberoo's Tyson Duff, Stingrays' Trey Barlow, Milton-Ulladulla's Riley Wooden and Kiama's William Webb.

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Looking ahead, Lacey's side, who are 4-0 this season, next battle Canterbury-Bankstown at New Era Stadium from 1pm Saturday.

While Linde's side host the Warriors from 10am at Ziems Park.

Finally, Jono Dallas' Harold Matthews side, who had the bye in round five, travel to Mascot Oval to face the Dragons from 11.30am on Saturday.