On the second day of play, the Tigers held off a gallant Shepparton United outfit at Deakin Reserve as the match went down to the wire.
Tasked with chasing down Notre's total of 5-163, United came agonisingly close to pinching victory and was dismissed for 153 in the last over of the match.
Notre's Mitch Rowney (3-28) and Mason Reeves (2-22) were the standout performers with the ball, while Kieran Hogeboom (2-36) provided support.
United's talented wicketkeeper-batsman James Jarrett batted bravely to post 66 at the top of the order.
Mooroopna has held on to equal first position on the ladder following its gruelling two-wicket win over Numurkah.
Chasing 120 to win, the Cats found themselves in dire straits when 5-32.
But like all brothers in arms, the young Cats bounced back and grinded out a tough win on the back of an unbeaten 33 from Xavier Chandler.
And the result in the remaining contest between Euroa and Tatura was already decided on the opening day of play.
● In under-16B matches, Nagambie suffered a 28-run loss to Katandra despite a cracking 48 from Will O'Brien.
The skipper's 48 off 43 deliveries was not enough as Katandra dismissed the Lakers for 160.
Katandra's bowlers feasted on their opposition, with Billy Holmes (3-26), Ned Walters (2-11), Talon Wilson (2-21) and Bailey Simpson (2-24) enjoying a day out.
Lastly, a masterclass bowling effort from Old Students helped seal a thumping 114-run win over Northerners.
All six bowlers for Old Students picked up a wicket as the Jets were rattled for 55 runs.
Isaac Chandler led the way with 2-2, while Arpit Sharma (1-5) and Riley Humphrey (1-0 and a run out) chipped in with handy performances.
Harper Collins crunched 31 runs and top-scored in the Students’ second innings dig.
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