Netball: Potent attack brings big win

Takahiwai 1 provided the biggest score of the fourth week of the championship round in Whangarei premier reserve netball, beating Craig's Firestone Marist 52-36.

For Takahiwai 1, Hannah Edge and Anne Marie Lambly had a great defensive game. All the mid courters including Teri Tito, Adelaide Campbell and Morgana Nathan provided good work on attack. In the shooting circle, Kyla Chapman and Muritera Apiata also had a strong game, positioning and shooting well.

Marist finished well with a strong final quarter as Anne Maree Beazley at goal defence paired up with Francis Coutts at goal keep to get turnover ball and rebounds late in the game.

All the midcourters provided a controlled game in the wet conditions keeping the passes short. Rebecca Simper, who normally plays defence, started at goal shoot and had a confident start and received great support from Jaimee Dunn at goal attack.

Wahine Toa 2 had another win, beating the younger Pizza Barn BBC Waipu team 48-34. For Wahine Toa 2, Tegs Wharewaka combined with Jade Wheoki in defence and they provided some excellent intercepts and rebounds.

In mid court Tamea Ross and Harmony Kingi worked tirelessly to feed the shooters. Sharleece Ross Hill at goal attack worked the circle well and provided some amazing long shots.

BBC Waipu, started strongly and were only a goal behind at the first quarter. Jaimee Newton and Marama Morunga in the mid court were lively on both attack and defence throughout the game.

Courtney Blindell came on strong in the second half at goal keep and Jess Cole at goal shoot and captain led by example shooting consistently.

Wahine Toa 3 suffered their first loss when Educare North Fideliter 2 took the win 44-37.

Wahine Toa led for most of the game but lost momentum in the final quarter only getting five goals.

Emma Semenoff at centre had an excellent game and she moved the ball through the court safely.

In the shooting circle Nane Maru, Tina Cachemaille and Avala Speedy all shot well, particularly in the final quarter, which led to the victory .