THE recent Nedbank Premier Netball League (PNL) fixture in Gweru presented a challenging homecoming for the local teams, JT High Fliers and City Angels.
Despite the difficult conditions, both teams struggled to secure victories over the weekend.
City Angels managed to claim a significant win against JT High Fliers, 44-30 in a city showdown but faced defeats against Mutare City (58-33), Falcon Manyame (50-35), Harare District (54-39), and ZDF Queens (66-31).
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Similarly, JT High Fliers faced tough competition, with their most notable match being a narrow 49-44 loss against Beitbridge, followed by defeats against Harare City (36-60), Stormers (63-33), and Black Rhinos (63-28).
On the other hand, top-performing teams ZDF Queens and Black Rhinos demonstrated their dominance with convincing victories over both Gweru teams and other opponents.
Another thrilling encounter was the battle between Girls Dzetonhas with Harare District edging Harare City 54- 50.
These matches offer valuable learning opportunities for the local teams as they assess their performance and work towards improving their strategies for future competitions.
Nedbank Premier Netball League Thornhill High School, Gweru Bubble Weekend results:
Mutare City 58- 33 City Angels, Falcon Manyame 32- 59 Harare District, Beitbridge 44- 54 Harare City, Marondera 51- 34 Argistars, Harare District 54- 39 City Angels, Falcon Manyame 35- 49 Seven Flames, ZDF Queens 70-34 Harare City, Mutare City 48- 49 Stormers, Beitbridge 49- 44 JT High Fliers, Black Rhinos 73- 21 Marondera, 7 Flames 77- 19 St Peters & Paul, JT High Fliers 36- 60 Harare City, Mutare City 88- 26 Argistars, Beitbridge 72- 50 Marondera, ZDF Queens 66-31 City Angels, Stormers 63- 33 JT High Fliers, Mutare City 58- 46 Beitbridge, ST Peters &, Paul 30- 65 Argistars, ZDF Queens 73- 31 Manyame, Harare District 54- 50 Harare City, JT High Fliers 30- 44 City Angels, Beitbridge 48- 52 Falcon Manyame, Mutare City 80- 24 St Peters & Paul, Marondera 40- 23 St Peters & Paul, Stormers 70- 29 Argistars, Harare District 84- 40 Marondera, Black Rhinos 63- 28 JT High Fliers, 7 Flames 47- 16 Argistars, Falcon Manyame 50- 35 City Angels.