Led by 40 goals from 48 attempts from former national shooter Anastascia Wilson, Defence Force X wrapped another easy victory over Chips, 53-26 in the First Division of the Port-of-Spain Netball League at the Jean Pierre Complex in Mucurapo on Thursday evening.
The one-sided match in the "Y" grouping saw Crystal-Ann George, who functioned as the goal-attack, connect 13 off 21 for the army/coast guard combination, which dominated from the start, leading 17-6 in the first quarter. By halftime, they were up 24-14 and pushed that lead to 15 (35-20) heading into the final period, to come away with the 27-goal victory. Goal-shooter Denise Rose was the best in the circle for the Chips unit, producing the bulk of the goals with 22 in 38 while goal-attack Jaime Browne was good for four of 10.
Wednesday evening had two exciting affairs in the First Division with Horizon edging Laventille, 36-35 in the X group and Police claimied a narrow two-goal (30-28) victory over Malta Carib Senators. Goal-attack Jocelyn Marcelle shined for Horizon, putting in 24 from 27 in a closely contested match.
Horizon claimed the early lead, holding a 10-7 advantage in the first session. Laventille with shooting from Cherryl Mc Intosh (29/41) rallied and managed to seize a 18-15 lead at the halfway mark. Laventille remained ahead in the third stanza but Horizon forged their way back to trail by one (26-25) at the start of the fourth and final period. Marcelle and goal-shooter Debra Beckles combined well enough to outscore Laventille, 11-9, to complete the hard-fought victory.
It was not the best performance from Cheryse Aguillera but her 19 off 33 was good enough to see her team stop Senators. The Malta Carib began aggressively to lead 8-3 in the first period but the policewomen came back to tie the scores at 14 at the half. Police then moved out front in the third, 23-19 to hold on the for the win at the end of regulation time.
RESULTS
Thursday: First Div Y: Defence Force X 53 (Anastascia Wilson 40/48, Crystal-Ann George 13/21, Stacy Sparks 0/1) vs Chips 26 (Denise Rose 22/38, Jaime Browne 4/10). Quarters: 17-6, 24-14, 35-20 (D Force).
Second Div Y: Harlem 29 (Kefia Thomas 29/48) vs Malta Carib 39 (Natalie Jeffers 20/51, Zakiya McKenna 19/46). Quarters: 11-4, 16-14, 29-22 (Senators).
Second Div X: Marvellites 41 (Carla Victor 38/46, Shurnel De Verteuil 3/5) vs Police 19 (Dennisha Douglas 9/11, Kayshanna Duncan 10/18). Quarters: 11-3, 20-9, 27-13 (Marvellites).
Third Div: Marvellites 20 (Ashley Wickham 9/22, Jaime Dookeran 11/18) vs Horizon 20 (Shania Williams 11/23, Alesha Gomez 1/2, Renelle Ayers-Mason 2/6). Quarters: 5-5, 12-8, 15-13 (Marvellites).
Hill Girls 15 (Hannah Scott 8/12, Kwana Sylvester 7/11) vs Soul City 12 (Tamika Jack 6/9, Jimi Crichlow 19/6/7). Quarters: 5-1, 6-4, 9-8 (Hill Girls).
Kiwi Div: Transcend 0 vs Ebony 25 (Deneicia Forde 9/16, Aishah Abdul Hakeem 16/24). Half: 11-0.
Horizon X 14 (Kadesha Wharwood 8/13, Akesha Hunte 6/12) vs Chips 1 (Robyn Adams 1/5). Half: 5-0.
Wednesday: First Div X
Laventille 35 (Cherryl Mc Intosh 29/41, Ayanna Peters 6/15) vs Horizon 36 (Debra Beckles 12/17, Jocelyn Marcelle 24/27). Quarters: 10-7 (Horizon), 18-15 (Laventille), 26-25 (Laventille).
First Div Y: Police 30 (Cheryse Aguillera 19/33, Shamica Thomas 2/3, Nicola Small 9/12) vs Malta Carib Senators 28 (Travica John 11/21, Christie Snaggs 10/21, Lilia Cameron 7/8). Quarters: 8-3 (Senators), 14-14, 23-19 (Police).
Second Div: Fire 39 (Camiesha Lesile 31/49, Attiya George 1/2, Daniella Hall 2/4, Kynda Richards 3/3) vs Defence Force 14 (Cella-Grace Bonaparte 7/15, Nikeisha Peters-Williams 7/9). Quarters 10-4, 21-8, 33-11 (Fire).
Mucurapo Ex 37 (Natasha Vialva 29/45, Kamaria Joseph 8/13) vs Cardinals 20 (Roannta Dalrymple 5/7, Waveney Warrick 6/7, Jariel McCollin 3/6, Kadeemah Herbert 6/14). Quarters: 10-7, 22-11, 28-14 (Mucurapo).