There was a real surprise in Division 1 of the Wolverhampton City Netball League.

Whitmore Y were only losing by three goals at half-time but they the allowed Sam 2 to sprint ahead to a 29-13 win.

Whitmore’s Kate Flute and Kelly Gowland defended with considerable spirit but Sam’s Beth Matthews and Sharon Hudson in Attack, along with Anne Edwards and Hazle Monroe in Centre Court, proved unstoppable. 

Also in Division 1, Wednesfield, having lost their ‘first centre’ advantage, just could not reclaim that mislaid first goal opportunity and Whitmore X retained a one goal lead at half-time and at close of play.

Likewise Chasers’ half-time four goal lead was retained by closing a four goal win over DK Ladies despite some hearty defence moves by Sally Payne and Hannah Coyle. 

Being one player down, Division 2’s Static Systems did well to finish only five goals short of PHX whilst Crescent’s Centre Court – Margaret Jones, Andrea Gittings and Mel Prescott contained their opponents – Vicki Loach, Toni Cubberley and Vicki Green of Sedgley Cabin. 

In Division  3, Lucas, losing by two goals at half-time, surprised J & G Builders by pulling back steadily throughout the second half to close with a win of 37-32. 

Results: 

Division 1: Whitmore X 29 (5 points) Wednesfield  28 (2 points), Chasers 21(5) DK Ladies 17 (2), Whitmore Y 13 (0) Sam 2  29 (5), Sapphires 36 (5)  Whitmore M  12 (0). 

Division 2: Static Sys-tems  24 (2)  PHX  32 (5), Crescent  27 (5)  Sedgley Cabin  21 (2), 

Division 3:Phoenix  23 (5)  Wordsley Storks 18 (2),  Molineux 15 (0)  Baggeridge Bullets  32 (5), J&G Builders  32 (2)  Lucas  37 (5). 

Division 4: GE Money 16 (5) Whitmore J  15 (2). 

Division 5: Chasers Ladies  4 (0)  Thundercats  11.