Ravens thrashed Bluebirds 5-1 at the National Stadium yesterday to go into the winter break top of the Bermuda Hockey Federation standings.

Juliette Ferrari-McComb scored twice, while Jessica Hollis, Megan Troake and Ana Abend also scored as Ravens took a 4-0 lead.

Debra Sagrus grabbed a consolation goal from a penalty corner for Bluebirds.

Ravens are a point ahead of Budgies, having gone through the first half of the season unbeaten.

In Saturday’s game there was an equally convincing win for Swallows, who beat Longtails 4-0. Elizabeth Stewart scored twice for Swallows, with Helen Clark opening the scoring after six minutes, and Ciara Brady doubling her side’s lead seven minutes later. Stewart then popped in two goals before half-time.

The win was Swallows’ first of the season, lifting them off the bottom of the table, ahead of Bluebirds.