Macksville shares second spot on the ladder with Nambucca, in Group 2 Rugby league after round 8.
The Sea Eagles defeated the Macleay Valley Mustangs 46 – 36, while Nambucca Heads 38 had an easy win over Bellinger Valley 6.
Sawtell 36 finished off Orara Valley 10 and competition leaders Coffs Harbour beat Woolgoolga 52 to 22.
