Premier Division
Taunton Tone 45, Yeovil Newton 53

TONE started well but trailed 11-16 after the first quarter.

Tone remained determined but Newton pulled slightly further ahead (20-27). 

The third quarter saw more errors and miscommunication but Tone’s final quarter was fantastic all over the court from defence through to the shooters. 

They remained calm and had some lovely turnovers which brought the score back within reach but it ended in an unfortunate loss. 

POM was Jade Barnett.

The squad: GS Fee Grammer/Vicki Cornish, GA Jade Barnett, WA Freya Bryant, C Hannah Robins, WD Kim May, GD Lauren Knight/Nicole Smith, GK Nicole Smith/Lauren Knight. Tone sponsored by The Kings Arms.

Premier Division
Monmouth 41, Wyndham 46

MONMOUTH had a slow start and Wyndham took advantage (7-11). 

While Monmouth’s defence worked hard to add pressure to the attack, Wyndham took advantage of every opportunity with accurate shooting.

Despite this Monmouth managed to draw the second quarter with 11 goals apiece scored (18-22). 

Monmouth came out fighting, winning interceptions made by Verity, Amy and Erin and many tips throughout the court.

The ball was then brought down the court efficiently with Monmouth taking the lead (32-31). 

Wyndham came back strong in the fourth quarter with clean interceptions and accurate shooting to win the match. 

POMs were Kim Radford, Vicki Cornish and Hannah Cork. The squad: GS Vicki Cornish, GA Hannah Cork, WA Kate Durbin, C Kim Radford, WD Erin Humphris, GD Amy McGregor, GK Verity Ward. Monmouth sponsored by Wilkie May and Tuckwood.

First Division
Quantock 37, Hendford 28

QUANTOCK were five goals up very quickly, but Hendford were able to draw level at 7-7 at the end of the first quarter. 

The second quarter ended with Quantock narrowly ahead (18-15).

The third quarter was Quantock’s strongest with the attack being able to out play Hendford’s defence with accurate timing and passes. 

Hendford started well in the final quarter with some great interceptions and strong marking to close the gap. 

But Quantock turned it around and managed to force errors from Hendford and used this to score several times in a row giving them the confidence to increase the lead.. 

POM was Sharlie White. The squad: GS Zoe Stacey, GA Maisie Reynolds, WA Andrea Dobson, C Tina Follett, WD Abbey Teape, GD Sharlie White, GK Melissa Cleverly. Quantock sponsored by Mecca Bingo.

Second Division
Priory 29, Reckleford 50

PRIORY took time to settle in the first quarter and Reckleford took an early lead (5-16). 

The second quarter was Priory’s strongest with accurate feeds being made to the shooters by Sarah and Louise (17-27). 

Ellie, Denise and Gugu did well in defence to try to disrupt a very strong attack from Reckleford in an even third quarter (25-36). 

Despite Priory’s best efforts, Reckleford pulled away in the last quarter.

POM was Sarah Hughes. The squad: GS Lucy Cox, GA Sophie Bond, WA Louise Frost, C Sarah Hughes, WD Gugu Mlotshwa, GD Denise Evely, GK Ellie Tolman/Sophia Valmiki. Priory sponsored by Matt Durbin Associates

Second Division
Blackdown 43, Aldon 25

BLACKDOWN got off to an amazing start in their second match of the season, scoring 11 goals in the first quarter to Aldon’s three.

Aldon came back in the second quarter, closing in on Blackdown’s lead (16-11). 

With a regroup at half-time, Blackdown managed to score another 12 goals in the third quarter to pull away. 

The last quarter saw Blackdown score a further 15 goals with excellent movement from Kate and Ally down the court to Tanya and Tasha.

POM was Tasha Levy. The squad: GS Tanya Binding, GA Tasha Levy, WA Ally Gabell, C Kate Stubbins, WD Victoria Saban/Mel Reynolds, GD Hayley Milne, GK Rhonda Robins. Priory sponsored by Mortgage Select.

Third Division
Tudor 34, Walton 57

TUDOR had a brilliant game against Walton which sadly ended in defeat. 

They gave their all in the first half but ended 33-16 in arrears. 

They started the third quarter with some positional changes but Walton continued to pull away (16-47). 

Tudor doubled their score in the final quarter, working together for their best quarter to keep within half of Walton’s score for a well-deserved point.

POM was Rebecca Willy. 
The squad: GS Tanya Binding, GA Ali White, WA Rebecca Willy, C Charlotte O’Leary, WD Libby Binding, GD Hayley Milne, GK Sophia Valmiki, reserves Mel Reynolds and Nicole Smith. Tudor sponsored by Marked Skin.

Third Division
Brendon 57, Summerhouse 26

DESPITE a convincing win, it was a tough and closely fought game with the visitors establishing an early lead. 

New pairings in both of Brendon’s circles soon gelled well with all of the team going for every ball, great feeds into the circle and lovely shooting. 

POM was Ellie Murray. 
The squad: Ellie Murray, Charlotte Owen, Mel Reynolds, Tina Follett, Trish Hutchinson, Kate Hine, Sophia Valmiki. Brendon sponsored by Bridgwater and Taunton College.