NETBALL: Taunton and Galmington sides enjoy productive weekend

VIVARY knew they were in for a tough match with both teams unbeaten so far.

A slow start by Vivary saw Titans quickly take the lead 6-2. However Vivary gained composure, winning the first quarter 12-8.

Vivary continued to keep their lead for the second and third quarters but Titans kept coming back fighting with fresh legs each quarter.

The final quarter saw Vivary keep their nerve, with everyone backing each other up taking the well-deserved win.

POMs were Emily Tong, Mya Hounsell and Lauren Knight, OPOM was Susie Marsh. Squad: Emily Tong, Mya Hounsell, Lauren Wilkinson, Susie Marsh, Faye Symons, Meg Palmer, Lauren Knight, Amelia Watson, Nicole Smith. Sponsored by Shine Hair Management.

Somerset Premier Division
Taunton Tone 43, Paulton Tomahawks 35

TONE started well and took a slight early lead at the end of the first quarter.

Tomahawks fought hard throughout the following two quarters and closed the gap on several occasions but Tone managed to stay ahead.

Going into the final quarter very slightly ahead, they battled and played their best netball.

Scoring several goals with no reply from Tomahawks, they pulled away and claimed another win.

POM and OPOM was Lauren Knight. Squad: GS Fee Grammer, GA Jade Barnett, WA Ruby Porter, C Hannah Robins, WD Kim Tong, GD Lauren Knight, GK Lucy Jones. Sponsored by The King's Arms.

Somerset Premier Division
Monmouth 38, Wells Swans 51

Monmouth played Wells’ Swans in the Premier Division, losing 38-51.

POM was Erin Humphris, OPOM was Vicki Cornish. Squad: GS Vicki Cornish, GA Hannah Cork, WA Claire Mason, C Kim Radford, WD Erin Humphris, GD Amy McGregor, GK Becky Lucas. Sponsored by Wilkie, May and Tuckwood.

Somerset Division 1
Quantock 33, Paulton Vipers 38

QUANTOCK knew they were in for a tough match and started the quarter slowly, with Vipers turning over their first centre pass (8-11).

They started to work the ball through the court well and made good interceptions, although were not always able to capitalise on these to close the gap (19-22).

For the final two quarters, Quantock worked hard and gave it everything they had but could not close the gap.

Vipers remained strong and made it hard to break down their defence throughout the court so the game ended with Vipers taking the win.

POM & OPOM was Kate Durbin. Squad: GS Helen Lucas, GA Maisie Reynolds, WA Molly White, C Kate Durbin, WD Abbey Teape, GD Sharlie White, GK Melissa Cleverly.

Somerset Division 2
Priory 68, Wells Canons 23

THE game started strongly for Priory as they took a lead of 20-7 by the end of the first quarter.

In the second quarter, they maintained the lead with a score of 34-13 at half-time.

Quarter three saw Canons come back with new strategies and determination to keep possession of the ball but Priory kept their lead (52-17).

In the final quarter, both teams held on strong to keep efforts high and with both teams gaining interceptions in all positions, Priory managed to keep their lead to end a brilliant match, filled with teamwork and determination from both teams, with a win.

POM was Sophie Bond, OPOM was Gugu Mlotshwa. Squad: GS Zoe Stacey, GA Sophie Bond, WA Andrea Dobson, C Sarah Hughes, WD Gugu Mlotshwa, GD Ellie Tolman, GK Denise Evely. Sponsored by Matt Durbin Associates.

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SMILES: Galmington side Parkfield enjoy the autumn sunshine.

Regional League 1
Galmington 39, Exeter 68

THIS week Galmington faced top of the table side Exeter. 

The first five minutes were evenly matched, going goal for goal, as consistent shooting from Polly Land (GS) meant that Galmington were converting their turnovers. 

However, Exeter were able to find their rhythm quicker and took the lead.
That early deficit forced Galmington to rethink their gameplan and use their players’ versatility. 

Despite the hard work of the whole team, it failed to disrupt Exeter’s play and they increased their advantage.

The second half saw further changes to Galmington’s attack and defence, which proved beneficial. 

An increased number of turnovers and forced errors meant that Exeter had to rethink their tactics. 

Kelly Coombes (C) used her speed and agility to provide a circle edge option for each attacking play, with the support of Meg Conabere and Daisy West. 

Galmington were proving a bigger presence on court than before, with Isla May (WD) making vital tips on the circle edge to stop Exeter’s flow.

Sammy Kemmish (GK) and Hannah Symes (GD) started to get the better of the Exeter attack and created numerous opportunities to fly onto the ball and gain possession. 

However, the league leaders remained switched on and soon did the same in their defensive third. 

The last quarter saw 10 turnovers for Galmington but the damage had already been done, so it was too late to close the gap. 

Still, there was plenty in the performance to suggest that good times are yet to come for this team.

Player of the match: Sammy Kemmish; sponsor: Admiral School of Motoring

Other results were as follows:
Regional League 2 - Trident 39, Whitchurch 53; POM: Polly Ridgway; sponsor: PW Pepperell & Son
Regional League 3 South - Hoveland 32, Titans 48; POM: Jess Hewitt; sponsor: Joseph Wood Builders
Somerset Premier - Claremont 38, Saturn 33; POM: Heather Manning; sponsor: Somerset County Sports
Somerset Division 1 - Parkfield 51, Neptune 35; POM: Jodie Reading; sponsor: Eat the Bird
Somerset Division 2 - Newbarn 68, Venus 16; POM: Carol Manning and Sophie Anderson; sponsor: Silvers Pantry
Somerset Division 3 - Highfield 24, Luna 48; POM: Jane Finall; sponsor: M & J Hawkins