Bernard's Park played host to a thrilling resumption of the Bermuda Netball Association's Summer League season, with both the Women's and Co-Ed Divisions serving up plenty of excitement.
The enthusiastic crowd witnessed closely fought encounters and impressive individual performances as the teams battled it out on the court.
Women's Division Sees Tight Contests
The opening match of the Women's Division saw Phoenix Flames narrowly edge out St. George's Cricket Club in a tense affair, 24-22.
Phoenix Flames' MVP Sydney Santos was in fine form, leading the scoring with an impressive 19 goals, ably supported by Jaya Dillas who added 5. Nevaeh Swan was recognised as Phoenix Flames' Best Attacker, while Imani Smith earned the Best Defender accolade for her team. For St. George's, MVP and Best Attacker Nisaiah Berkeley led their scoring with 14 goals, with Stacy O'Brien contributing 4, Nicole Smith 3, and Stacy Ann Brown adding one. Dezirae Darrell was named St. George's Best Defender.
The tight scorelines continued as PHC battled their way to a slender 23-22 victory over K-Net Assets.
PHC's MVP Terita Bean led the charge with 14 goals, with Sarafina Woolridge adding 7, and both Naomi Crofton and Tyra Simmons chipping in with a goal apiece. Melissa Burrows was named PHC's Best Attacker, and Tahirah Hill earned the Best Defender award. For K-Net Assets, MVP Jahtuere Trott led their scoring with 15 goals, while Denise Truks added 7. Knakita Bent was recognised as K-Net Assets' Best Attacker.
The final match in the Women's Division saw another nail-biting finish as Devonshire Recreation Club edged out Lady Stars 17-16.
Miesha Greaves led the Devonshire Recreation Club's scoring with 7 goals, with Best Attacker Kessiah Jackson and Kezhari Knight both adding 5. Tina Wall was named both the Best Defender and MVP for Devonshire. Despite the close loss, Lady Stars saw Marissa Brangman score 9 goals, Julesa Robinson add 6, and Kim Thompson contribute one. Chiaje Rudo was named Lady Stars' Best Attacker, Asante Chapman their Best Defender, and Kaylee Lema earned the MVP award.
Storm Chasers Dominate in Co-Ed Division
The Co-Ed Division saw a more one-sided affair as Storm Chasers dominated their match against RenRe, securing a commanding 40-3 victory.
MVP Antoine Williams was the star of the show for Storm Chasers, netting an impressive 34 goals. Best Attacker Kaamilah Nasir added 5 goals, and Jamir Hatherley scored once, while Quinaceo Hunt was named the Best Defender. For RenRe, Jevon Swan scored 2 goals, with Best Defender Chelzea Somner adding the other. Suriya Burger was recognised as RenRe's Best Attacker, and Megan Diel was named their MVP.
The final match of the Co-Ed Division saw BHB secure a 20-11 victory over the Gold Diggers. BHB's Best Attacker Sheldon Bahadosingh led the scoring with a significant 16 goals, with MVP Demiqua Daniels adding 3, and Stacy O'Brien scoring once. Jahmair Lewis-Trott was named BHB's Best Defender. For the Gold Diggers, Best Attacker Paul Simons scored 4 goals, with Jarye Bean and Quinae Outerbridge both adding three. Rakeem Deshields was the Best Defender, and Quin Outerbridge was named the MVP.
The return of the Bermuda Netball Association's Summer League has clearly delivered plenty of excitement, with closely contested matches in the Women's Division and dominant performances in the Co-Ed Division setting the stage for an engaging season ahead.
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