Makoura spoils in thriller

Two of the college sides, Makoura and Wairarapa, grabbed the limelight when matches in Netball Wairarapa's premier one competition resumed after the holiday break at the Colombo Rd courts in Masterton on Saturday.

Makoura College, brimming with confidence after two wins in as many matches in the Wellington secondary schools super league, had an expected close tussle with Pioneer Blue and ran out 35-30 winners.

Even more enthralling was the battle between arch rivals Wairarapa College and St Matthew's Collegiate. It went right to the wire with Wairarapa College winning 41-39.

The other premier division match played saw Carterton New World Legends stave off a spirited Baywide Gladstone challenge 56-44.

Lower grade results:

Premier reserve: Hells Hot Shots 62, St Matthew's B 22; Martinborough 38, Greytown Red 38; Carterton New World Red 43, Wairarapa College B 13; Eketahuna 61, Trevs 1 41.

Premier two: Carterton New World White 31, Chanel Junior A 27; Greytown Yellow 22, Kuranui Red 22; St Matthew's Junior A 28, Hiona 24.

Premier three: Solway Silver 18, Solway Green 15; Carterton New World Misfits 26, Chanel A 21; Pioneer Red 24, Trevs 2 13; Trevs 3 33, Featherston 10.

Premier four: Greytown Black 37, Nga Iwi 28.