The Northern Knights were pushed to the limits but were able to do enough to come away with the points against the Brisbane Lions Academy in the Coates Talent League boys competition.
Both the Knights boys and girls teams made the trip up to Brisbane to face the Lions Academy teams.
In the boys competition, the Knights trailed for most of the first half with the Lions leading by 14 points at quarter time and then 11 points at half time.
Four goals to two in the third quarter helped the Knights take a three point lead into the final quarter.
Both sides had plenty of opportunities in the final quarter but could only manage two goals apiece, with the Knights doing enough to win, 9.12 (66)-9.9 (63).
Zak Johnson and Lucas McInerney kicked two goals each for the Knights.
The win was the Knights second for the season.
The Calder Cannons had a bye in the boys competition.
The Knights girls side also got a win on Sunday, with a big win against the Lions.
It was a comprehensive performance by the Knights as they beat the Lions, 8.5 (53)-1.3 (9).
Scarlett Johnson was the only multiple goalkicker for the Knights, finishing with two goals.
Katelyn Busuttil, Isabella Caminiti and Marlo Graham were named their best.
The win was the Knights third and it has then remain on top of the ladder as one of four teams with three wins.
The Cannons girls also had a bye.
The Knights girls have a bye this week, while the boys face the Oakleigh Chargers on Sunday.
