COASTAL CHEESE 25

WARMER HOME IMPROVEMENTS A 48

COASTAL Cheese remain bottom of the South & West Dorset Premier Division after a 48-25 loss despite a spirited display.

Coastal started off with a few attempts at goal, but Warmer A had a strong attack heading down court, which led to a lot of early goals.

Coastal worked hard to keep up with Warmer A, and their effort was rewarded as they tied the game up briefly, before Warmer A upped their level and were quickly back in the lead.

Warmer A’s C Becky Hallett kept the team connected and communicated, and their lead was extended heading into the final quarter.

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As fatigue set in, the pace of the game slowed but Warmer A held their strong lead to take victory.

JOE NEWTON ELECTRICAL 33

EXE TRAINING 38

EXE Training came out victorious from their top-of-the-table Division Two clash with Joe Newton Electrical, winning 38-33.

This proved to be an exciting, fast game from the start and the scores were locked in at 5-5 by quarter time.

Exe played with incredible speed in the second quarter, and their GS Maddy Crumpton rewarded the team’s dynamic play with successful, clean shots.

Joe Newton used the space well in attack, but Exe carved out a slim three-goal lead by half-time.

In the third quarter, Exe continued to edge out their lead, as the pressure to stay in the game and from Exe’s defence mounted on Joe Newton’s attack.

Joe Newton responded with smart play from their shooters to keep them within touching distance.

The final quarter was very even, with neither team wanting to be outshone. Shooters at either end were accurate, whilst defenders came up with plenty of interceptions and rebounds.

This even final quarter meant Exe, who had slowly built their lead throughout the game, held out to take the win.

WJNC WAVES 27

DREAM DIGITAL 32

DREAM Digital jumped above WJNC Waves with a 32-27 win over their Division Two rivals.

Despite some good early pressure from Waves, mistakes in their attack led to Dream taking the lead.

The game was fast paced and neither team were able to get a clear lead.

Waves had some good deflections and interceptions, but lacked control when in possession while Dream’s GK Katie Hankey also put Waves’ shooters under pressure.

There was some great long-range shooting from Dream’s GS Lou Thompson in the second quarter.

Pressure from both teams led to lots of enforced errors and changes of possession but Dream led by one goal at half-time.

In the third quarter, Waves’ GD Amelia Walburn used great positioning throughout the court, which put real stress on Dream’s attack.

All square for the final quarter, the game continued to be closely contested, however, an injury to one of their players seemed to shake Waves of their confidence and flow.

Dream capitalised on this, were able to press ahead and ultimately took the win.

ARTIFEX SIRENS 27

EVOLVED TUNING 15

ARTIFEX Sirens took their fifth win of the Division Two season, beating Evolved Tuning 27-15.

Sirens settled first in this game and worked the ball well around the shooting circle.

After initially struggling to convert their shots, Sirens’ shooters Kate O’Shaughnessy and Emma Gardener found their range and they took an early lead.

Evolved showed some good mid-court play, but they were unable to consistently get the ball into their shooters, meaning Sirens had the advantage at quarter time.

Sirens brought Millie Hyde on for the second quarter, who made a bright start and opened the scoring for the team. Sirens continued using well-connected play and accurate shooting to extend their lead.

After making some changes at half-time, Evolved made a bright start to the second half.

They were much more confident to feed the ball to their shooters, and their defenders provided great back up options in attack.

Sirens remained consistent in the face of this improved play from Evolved and were able to hold on for the win.