South & West Dorset Netball League week three recap

Coastal cheese 43

First customize Windows 40

In Division One, First Fit started strong, but Coastal’s GD Alex Cocker didn’t make things easy for the shooters.

Coastal played excellently, with Laura Cox a strong figure on the pitch, although both teams were level at the end of the quarter thanks to great shooting from First Fit’s GS Kathy Sims and strong midfield play from WA Hayley Stanton

Coastal’s Cocker was a force to be reckoned with and he made many successful interceptions. First Fit’s C Sandra Firth played a key role in some great interceptions which allowed her team to take the lead and with GD Becci Chance to keep the pressure on Coastal’s shooters.

The scores remained even throughout the game, with Coastal’s dream marksmen GS Camilla Assirati and Cox shooting brilliantly to regain the lead.

First Fit moved closer to Coastal and fought hard, although Assirati easily found space on the court, allowing her team to put Coastal in the lead

Coastal’s Cox continued to impress on the court, making First Fit’s defense work hard and forcing a few errors in the shooting circle. Both teams played well, but Coastal won, continuing their successful start to the season.

Joe Newton Electrical 41

WJNC Warriors 38

Elsewhere in Division 1, the Warriors got off to a strong start, with some excellent attacking netball giving them an early lead.

Joe Newton stepped up a gear after a slow start and gave the shooters every chance with great work in the channel from Emma Andre and WA Molly Horton which they took and scored to equalize by the end of the quarter.

Both teams stayed within touching distance of each other throughout a well-balanced game and scored goals throughout, but at the end of the third quarter the Warriors maintained the lead by one goal.

The pressure from both teams made for great, fast-paced play with confident defense from Joe Newton’s defense, allowing them to take the lead and secure their first win of the season.

New body fitness 27

Gungho Wildcats 27

In the top flight, New Body started strong and took an early lead against the Wildcats, although GD Serenna Brodrick made some good interceptions that allowed them to close the gap.

New Body’s defense made it difficult for the Wildcats’ shooters to get the ball in the circle and led by five goals at the end of the quarter

The Wildcats struggled with excellent shooting, with WA Nancy Garman making great runs down the field to win the ball, but New Body’s shooters extended their lead

The Wildcats made some changes that allowed them to close the gap even though New Body’s defense was difficult to break through. The Wildcats shooting partnership of GS Niamh Seeley and GA Frankie Eversden helped close the gap despite New Body losing turnovers and passing the ball quickly up the pitch

Both teams managed some brilliant interceptions in a balanced final quarter, with everyone fighting for the ball and the game ending in a draw.

WJNC Waves 25

Artifex sirens 43

In Division Two, Waves passed the ball perfectly up the pitch to their GS Niamh Leneghan and GA Rosa Russell who scored some early goals, but good defending from Sirens kept the shooters working hard.

Waves GD Becca Wood caused disruption for the Sirens shooters but they maintained the lead by one goal.

Some good interceptions from Sirens WA Caroline Baines and some precise passing from Waves GD Becca Wood ensured Waves took a one-goal lead in the second quarter.

At the start of the third quarter Sirens dominated possession with GA Jemima Gomm taking some brilliant shots coupled with some amazing feeds from C Freya Cartwright which ensured Sirens took the lead.

Waves continued to fight for the ball, with their GK Izzy Hyde grabbing the rebounds, but the Sirens took the win.