Netball: Reserve's rankings decided

WGHS 10-1 goal attack Carly Job makes a leap for the ball.

In the fifth and final week of the premier reserve championship round Hora Hora 1 suffered their first loss, albeit by just one goal.

Hora Hora 1 had a slim lead of one goal at the end of the first quarter but by halftime Manawanui Development had taken the lead to be ahead by two.

Hora Hora 1 then crept back to be within shot of a win before the final whistle, however they fell just shy, the final score 40-39 to Manawanui.

For Manawanui, Briahn Ruri at centre helped the game flow through the midcourt and she shot well when moved to goal attack.

Kapua Harris Otene at goal defence worked tirelessly to disrupt the opposition shooters, while Tyme Rata at goal shoot worked well in the circle and shot consistently.

For Hora Hora 1, Anne Frost at goal attack really stepped it up by providing good options to the feeder and shooting well.

Kim Neuman at wing attack, Marama Flay-Alker at centre and Leah Valli at wing defence were relentless on attack and strong on defence, while Leah Te Iringa at goal defence and Angela Wiki at goal keep made it difficult for the Manawanui shooters.

It was a draw between Marist 2 and Whangaruru 1.

Marist 2 started strong to be ahead by nine goals at halftime. However, by the end of the third quarter Whangaruru 1 had drawn equal after a big effort.

The last quarter was also drawn meaning the final score was 49-all.

For Marist 2, Catherine Ryan had an outstanding game at wing defence.

For Whangaruru 1, Waihine Lomas at goal keep had an outstanding game and Tamea Ross made a difference by adding speed to her team's swagger when she moved to goal attack.

WGHS 10-1 had a good win over Fideliter 2 in the remaining game of the round.

But it wasn't always easy going.

WGHS 10-1 were up by six goals at the end of the first quarter but by halftime the scores were drawn level.

WGHS 10-1 had a big third quarter to go ahead by seven goals and closed out the last quarter to win 41-35.

For WGHS 10-1, Teaghan Kirby at centre drove hard to the ball and fed the shooters well.

Ricco Watts-Niha at goal keep and Uma Robinson at goal defence combined well getting lots of turnover ball and forcing crucial errors by the opposition.

For Fideliter 2, Abby Hutchinson at goal keep and Ruth Prime at goal defence worked well together at defence.

Keri Boyt at centre worked tirelessly throughout the midcourt and combined well with Holly Weber at wing defence.

Tiletha Everitt at wing attack then goal shoot positioned well and showed her skills, while Sarah Congdon at goal attack and goal shoot had a strong showing, shooting most of the goals.

Next week is week one of the three week finals format and will see 1st vs 2nd, 3rd vs 4th and 5th vs 6th. The final rankings going into the finals rounds is: Manawanui Development, Hora Hora 1, WGHS 10-1, Marist 2, Whangaruru 1 and Fideliter 2.

Premier Reserve Results:

Manawanui Development 40 Hora Hora 1 39;
Marist 2 49 Whangaruru 1 49;
WGHS 10-1 41 Fideliter 2 35.