Menlopark’s tournament delayed due to rain, but still produced some exciting netball during opening day
The first day of the annual Menlopark Netball tournament in Pretoria was delayed due to some consistent rain in the Jacaranda City.
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The teams did however get a chance to take to the court as the weather cleared up later in the day. The hosts, Menlopark, defeated Monument of Krugersdorp by 33-8 in their only match on the opening day.
Ben Vorster of Tzaneen would be very happy with their 23-15 victory over Helpmekaar on the opening day, while Potchefstroom Volkskool managed to beat Oranje of Bloemfontein by 17-11 in na exciting encounter.
Helpmekaar did manage to secure a 20-all draw against Paarl Girls’ High, who probably was the top side in the country last year.
Paarl Gimnasium bagged a convincing 27-8 victory over Florida in their only match on the opening day. Gimmies seems to be a team to watch out for this season.
Probably the highlight of the opening day was the showcase match between the Gauteng Jaguars and the North West Flames
The results:
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Court 1: Leeuwenhof 14, Linden 12; Ben Vorster 23, Helpmekaar 15; Lichtenburg 23, Prestige College 13; Ferrum 10, Wonderboom 10.
Court 2: Paarl Gimnasium 27, Florida 8; Duineveld 19, Noordheuwel 17; Kalahari 19, Merensky 17; Oranje 33, Potchefstroom Gimnasium 3.
Court 3: Merensky 16, Klerksdorp 13; Bloemhof 23, Potchefstroom Gimnasium 19; Florida 23, Milnerton 19; Menlopark 33, Monument 8.
Court 4: Middelburg 24, Randburg 16; Potchefstroom Volkskool 17, Oranje 11; Linden 17, Hans Moore 11; Brackenfell 15, Ben Vorster 12.
Court 5: Swartland 15, Wonderboom 12; Prestige College 19, Hans Moore 13; Noordheuwel 19, Middelburg 13; Helpmekaar 20, Paarl Girls’ High 20.
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