Netball Summer Leagues Bring More Excitement to the Park
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The Bermuda Netball Association's Summer League continued its exciting run at Bernard’s Park, with another week of action showcasing the competitive spirit in both the Women’s and Co-Ed Leagues. A total of five matches delivered plenty of goals and tight contests.
Women’s League Heats Up
The Phoenix Flames delivered a dominant performance in the Women’s League opener, defeating Law and Disorder 24-4. Jaya Dillas was the star for the Flames, netting 15 goals and earning MVP and Best Attacker honours. Keishay Tucker added 7 goals, and Amari Graham scored twice. Imani Smith was also named MVP for the Flames. For Law and Disorder, Hannah Tindesley scored all four of her team's goals and was named MVP and Best Attacker, while Caroline Robinson was their Best Defender.
The second Women’s League match saw the Devonshire Cougars secure a 20-14 victory over K-Net Assets. The Cougars’ scoring was spread across several players, with Miesha Greaves and Kristin Holman each netting 5 goals. MVP and Best Attacker Demiqua Daniels, along with Jamir Hatherley and Charlene Bogle, each added 3 goals, and Donnell Simons scored once. Tina Wall was named the Cougars’ Best Defender. Denise Truter led the scoring for K-Net Assets with 9 goals and was named Best Attacker, while Khianda Pearman-Watson added 5 goals. Jamila Godwin was K-Net's Best Defender, and Andrea Jan was named MVP.
The final Women’s League game of the night saw St. George’s defeat PHC 23-17. Nisaiah Berkeley led St. George’s to victory with an impressive 15 goals. Stacey O’Brien added 5 goals, Cherie Manders scored twice, and Best Attacker Stacey Ann Brown netted one. Dezirae Darrell was named St. George’s Best Defender, and Shawnae Brangman was the MVP. Sarafina Woolridge-Burns led the scoring for PHC with 11 goals, while Tyra-Lyn Simmons scored 4, and Vernicka Symonds added 2. Melissa Burrows was named both Best Attacker and MVP for PHC, with Tahira Hill recognised as their Best Defender.
Co-Ed League Delivers High-Scoring Encounters
The Co-Ed League also provided plenty of excitement. The Storm Chasers delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Front Street Mafia 42-13. Antoine Williams led the Storm with a remarkable 35 goals, with Jamir Hatherley adding 7. Zariah Amory was named the Storm’s Best Attacker, Tariq Bean their Best Defender, and Terita Bean the MVP. For the FS Mafia, Charlotte Evans scored 11 goals and was named MVP, while Ciara Izuchukwu and Olivia Bogg each added a goal. Kyle Godfrey was the Best Attacker, and Jasmine Mapp the Best Defender.
The final match of the night saw the Goal Diggers edge out Ren Re 21-9. MVP Paul Simons led the Goal Diggers with 9 goals, while Best Attacker Jaya Dillas added 8. Jarye Bean scored three times, and Jaman Lottimore once. Kiante Lightbourne was the Goal Diggers’ Best Defender. Ren Re’s scoring was led by Best Attacker Sarafina Woolridge-Burns with 6 goals, while Kiara Francis added 3, and Best Defender Antoinay Tankard scored once. Brighton Swan was named the MVP for Ren Re.
Another night of thrilling netball action in the Bermuda Summer League, with impressive performances across both the Women’s and Co-Ed divisions.
