Isle of Man Netball results from Sunday, October 31:

Premiership

Route 1 Connection 46,

Manx Gems Rubies 30

The first quarter started off strong for both teams going goal to goal. Route 1 Turbos edged ahead with the duo of Nicola Spencer (GS) and Eliana Kneen (GA) sinking the long shots in the circle.

But the strong rebounds and well-executed back line passes from Katie Keenan (GD) and Kate Cashin (GK) allowed Manx Gems Rubies to bring the ball down the court and capitalise on these turnovers, ending the first quarter 12-9 to Rubies.

Going into the second period, Turbos came out fighting with lovely intercepts and tips from Cassidy Pizzey (GD) which allowed Sara Watterson (C) and Rhian Evans (WA) to make some great feeds into the circle by working the ball round.

Rubies continued to fight as the experienced duo of Becca Cooke (GA) and Amaline Batty (GS) worked as a team to rotate in the circle, allowing them to take a shot. Going into half-time, the lead had changed and Turbos were now ahead 20-17.

It was still all to play for in the third quarter and was a good start from both teams. Holly Hennessy (C) continued to pressure Turbos and helped her team bring the ball down the court nicely, with the help of WA Kitty Trainor’s sharp and accurate passes into the shooting circle.

Turbos continued to capitalise on Rubies errors with the great defence of Paige Skillicorn (GK) winning the rebounds and passing the ball off nicely, with help from Sara Bramwell (WD) who managed to lose her player in order to help bring the ball down the court. Turbos kept the lead 31-25.

Heading into the last quarter, both teams were itching for the win. Rubies gave their best efforts to try and come back with some great interceptions from Alice Cashin (WD) who worked well with her team to bring the ball through the centre third.

But despite their best efforts, Turbos continued to fight and work well as a team. They created several opportunities in the circle, resulting in more goals for the team as they claimed the overall win 46-30. A very well-deserved player of the match award went to Rhian Evans.

Junior tournament

The junior teams took to the court again at Bemahague and the NSC as the second tournament of the season took place at the weekend.

Although several teams were unable to play and with quite a few players away, it didn’t stop the rest of the teams taking to the court with the same enthusiasm and producing some great performances.

Watching the juniors deliver some amazing play with great sportsmanship and attitude, it was impressive to see and a privilege to see their skills developing from one tournament to the next.

Isle of Man Netball extends a huge congratulations to all players who took part and thanks to all organisers, coaches and umpires who gave up their time.

RESULTS:

Premier Division

Simcocks Gold Eagles 23, Suntera Global Ballasalla Avalanches 35

PotM: Ella Carrdidge (Ballasalla Avalanches)

Simcocks Blue Eagles 57, Marbree Missfits A 39

PotM: Poppy Irving (Simcocks Blue Eagles)

Route 1 Connections 46, Manx Gems Rubies 30

PotM: Rhian Evans (Route 1 Connections)

Manx Fellas 41 Thompson Travel 1 23

PotM: Stephen Mulhern (Manx Fellas)

Simcocks Red Eagles 52,

Suntera Global Ballasalla Blizzards 27

PotM: Sarah Corkish (Simcocks Red Eagles)

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Fixtures for Sunday, November 7:

Premiership

10am NSC 2Manx Gems Rubies v Manx Fellas

10am SNLS 2Thompson Travel 1

v Route 1 Connections

11am NSC 1Suntera Global Ballasalla Avalanches

v Marbree Missfits A

11am SNLS 1Suntera Global Ballasalla Blizzards

v Simcocks Blue Eagles

1pm NSC 1Simcocks Red Eagles

v Simcocks Gold Eagles

Championship

10am NSC 1Marbree Missfits B

v Simcocks Green Eagles

11am SNLS 2Route 1 Turbos

v Manx Gems Sapphires

12pm SNLS 1Atla Group Pumas

v Suntera Global Ballasalla Cyclones

12pm SNLS 2Thompson Travel 2 v Young Farmers

Division One

9am NSC 2Atla Group Panthers v Suntera Global Ballasalla Earthquakes

9am SNLS 1Marbree Missfits C

v Manx Gems Emeralds

11am NSC 2Ramsey Blacks

v Simcocks Silver Eagles

12pm NSC 2Castletown Celts

v Simcocks Cherry Eagles

Division Two

9am NSC 1Castletown Vikings

v Thompson Travel 3

9am SNLS 2Manx Gems Corals

v Suntera Global Ballasalla Frosts

10am SNLS 1Suntera Global Ballasalla Gales

v Ramsey Scarlets

12pm NSC 1Ramsey Reds v Route 1 Volts