Mainstream Outlaws opened some breathing room atop the Mid-Island Women's Soccer League on Sunday by defeating Marine Harvest Bandits 5-3.
The Outlaws remain undefeated (4-0-1) and are now three points clear of CVUSC Revolution and Kickers, who share second place with identical 3-1-1 records.
The Kickers picked up a 1-0 forfeit win over Nanaimo on Sunday while the Revolution fell 3-1 to the Shooters to suffer their first loss of the season.
Other Oct. 20 action included Port Alberni downing River City FC 4-1 and Oceanside United blanking Wheatys 3-0.
MIWSL action resumes this Sunday with a full slate of games. At Woodcote Park In Courtenay, the Kickers take on the Shooters at 12 p.m. followed by the Revolution against Oceanside at 2 p.m.
In Campbell River at Carihi, the Bandits and Port Alberni meet at 12 p.m. followed by River City FC and Wheatys at 2 p.m. In Nanaimo at Elaine Hamilton, Nanaimo hosts the Outlaws at 12:30 p.m.
THROW INS Jamie Tillapaugh of the Outlaws tops the league scoring with 11 goals while Shannon Marshall of the Shooters has eight … Pam Richer of Oceanside has two shutouts through four games …