THE VETERANS' HUB 32

BUGLERS 38

BUGLERS inflicted the Veterans’ Hub’s first South & West Dorset League Premier Division defeat of the season with a 38-32 success.

Both teams started strong and used very fast play down court. Veterans’ C Emma Bright was dominant in the midcourt from the first whistle. Despite Veterans being ahead at quarter-time, Buglers’ defence had managed to keep the score close.

Buglers came out fighting in the second quarter and made it into a very competitive game. Kat Frampton had come on for them at GA and she displayed some lovely, accurate shooting.

Thanks to this, and the continued efforts of Buglers’ defence, they took the lead going into half-time.

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Play continued to be hotly-contested and fast in the third quarter, while the scoreline stayed incredibly close. There was only one goal separating the teams going into the final quarter.

Ultimately, Buglers put in an awesome defensive effort in the final 15 minutes. They forced Veterans’ attack into making errors, which eventually won them the game.

FIRST FIT WINDOWS 32

PORTLAND PIRATES 51

PORTLAND Pirates took their first win of the Division One season with a 51-32 success over First Fit Windows.

It was a great start from Portland, with GA Carolyne McKay and GS Candice Barton not missing any shots between them. There was some sensible passing from First Fit, who found some great space in their attacking circle.

Despite good defence from First Fit, Portland still found their way through.

Portland’s WA Tash Reed made an impressive entry into the game in the second quarter. Additionally, Portland demonstrated lots of control in their attack, which made it difficult for First Fit’s defence to win back possession.

First Fit had a strong start to the third quarter, quickly putting multiple goals on the board to close the gap.

They continued to take advantage of Portland’s mistakes throughout the quarter, however, Portland capitalised on a few rebounds and turnovers towards the end of the quarter to maintain their lead.

First Fit’s GS Jess Quickfall played and shot well in the final quarter, however First Fit were unable to catch up to Portland’s lead and they took the win.

JOE NEWTON ELECTRICAL 19

WARMER HOME IMPROVEMENTS A 49

WARMER Home Improvements A remain unbeaten in Division One courtesy of a 49-19 triumph over Joe Newton Electrical.

Both Joe Newton’s GS Camilla Assirati and Warmer’s GS Stacey Groves dominated their respective circles in the first quarter.

In the second quarter, however, Warmer’s C Becky Hallett stepped up and took control of the midcourt, making some great feeds into the shooters.

Meanwhile, Warmer’s defence began to win back more possession and they were able to extend their lead by half-time.

Joe Newton made some team changes at half-time, in the hope that fresh legs would help them close the gap. Although the third quarter was much closer, Joe Newton were unable to make inroads into Warmer’s lead.

After an injury to their GK Natalie Summerfield at the end of the third quarter, Warmer were forced to finish the game with only six players. They did, however, put in a massive effort to still dominate play and take a good win.

WJNC WILDCATS 34

ZEST 25

WJNC Wildcats took a fourth win from four games in Division Two, beating an improving Zest side 34-25.

After a quick start to the game, both defensive ends had to switch on straight away. Zest’s GK Lauren Mead and Wildcats GD Ellie Dean, however, both proved up to the challenge.

While both teams had lots of possession in the first quarter, Wildcats were more clinical in their shooting circle and had a healthy lead at half-time.

The play continued to be fast from Zest in the second half, who were determined to stay in the game.

Wildcats managed to keep their lead, thanks to some lovely, quick play and good communication across court. In the end, Wildcats demonstrated more control to win.