The weekends matches showcased thrilling competition, exceptional skills, and intense rivalries, indicating a promising season ahead for the second-tier league. Despite the weather, the teams gave their best performances, drawing enthusiastic crowds and delivering a day filled with remarkable netball.
In the first game, Sparta 1, the host team, played against Blue Waters in a misty morning. Despite the challenging weather, both teams displayed high-quality netball, with Sparta 1 securing a win by 43-32.
The second game of the day featured Eleven Arrows against Sailors United, with both teams exhibiting impressive skills and strategic gameplay. The ladies of Elven Arrows emerged victorious with a scoreline of 56-29.
The third match showcased Kuiseb United against Dolphins White, with Kuiseb United winning by 44-32 in a tightly contested game.
In the fourth match, Dolphins Black took on Sparta 2, with Sparta 2 securing a decisive victory with a final score of 37-5, demonstrating their determination throughout the game.
The fifth game of the day saw Young Eleven competing against Blue Girls. Despite trailing for most of the game, Blue Girls made a significant comeback in the final quarter, eventually winning with a scoreline of 35-30.
Pro-Ed Lunas from Swakopmund faced a challenging day, playing two matches. In the first match against Sailors United, they lost with a score of 44-22. In their second game against Blue Girls, they suffered another defeat with a score of 57-23.
In an interview with Charles Muukua, Chairperson of the Erongo Region Netball Association, he discussed the challenges the league faces due to the absence of a current sponsor. The burden to cover most of the expenses falls on the clubs.
The upcoming round of games is scheduled to take place next weekend in Swakopmund at the Tamariskia Sport Field.