LITHGOW Panthers claimed their second straight women's Premier League Hockey title by defeating Bathurst City 3-1 in their grand final in Lithgow on Saturday.

Two goals in quick time mid-way through the second half proved the difference in the end after the sides went to half-time locked at 1-all.

Amanda Saladine scored a double for the home team, while Panthers stalwart Roxsanne Van Veen also found the mark.

City had their opportunities, having earned an even share of the ball and territory throughout the game, but their finishing wasn't as clinical as that of their opposition. It is something that has been an issue at times throughout the season.

The grand final added another chapter to the rivalry between the two sides, who have been entrenched at the top end of the competition for the best part of a decade.

Unfortunately for City coach Lisa Quinn, they were on the wrong side of that rivalry on Saturday.

"They made the most of their entries into the attacking circle, we didn't, that was basically the story," she said.

"In the middle it was pretty even throughout the game, but they were able to score two ripper goals in the second half when the match was up for grabs.

"We are two very evenly matched sides, so I probably wasn't expecting it to be 3-1 even if we lost. But they scored some good goals and were good enough under pressure to get those shots away."

In a close first half, Lithgow earned the lead early on. However, City hit back a short time later as Kelly Baker nailed a field goal to lock up the scores.

A stalemate ensued until half-time with neither side able to gain any real ascendency in general play, though City goalkeeper Maddie Tattersall was called on to make several good saves.

The second half picked up where the first left off, but within 15 minutes Lithgow had made their move. For all the Bathurst team's efforts, they weren't able to pull themselves back into the contest.

Along with Baker and Tattersall, Brooke McFadden was impressive in the young City team, and their coach was philosophical after the match.

"We had a talk after the game and I said to the players that they have come a long way in a very short time and it is true, each player has improved visibly as the year has gone on," Quinn said.

"It isn't all about winning, it is about becoming a better player and person, and it is important that we remember that.

"I think if we're looking at things we can do better, fitness is a big thing and rotating our subs a bit more. The game is so fast now that you can't afford to have anyone not moving, so that's an area we will look to work on.

"This year was definitely a learning curve. I'm not sure whether I'll be doing the job or not next year, we'll just have to wait and see.

"But we have a lot of young players and they will only get better. It wasn't a matter of us playing badly today, they just did things a little bit better."

LITHGOW PANTHERS 3 (Amanda Saladine 2, Roxsanne Van Veen) defeated BATHURST CITY 1 (Kelly Baker)