Mavericks storm back to sink Chequers

The second half saw Mavericks Jane Pender's strong attacking come into play assisting them in winning the match by four goals.

Mavericks had a close defeat against League leaders DB3, they were leading by one goal at half time. Mavericks opened the second half with a stream of goals by Chris Daniels and led for three quarters of the match. With only six players DB3 managed to hold the score within three goals until with only a few minutes left to play June Broxson arrived.

Excellent shooting by Kerry Anderton secured victory, final score 32-28. BPEA had a resounding victory against Originals who could only field six players, Players of the Match went to Katherine Whittle and Ylana Sheriff. Howcroft with only five players and tremendous play by Jane Shelmerdine still proved too strong for Higson Builders, beating them by six goals. Howcroft voted Karen Tudge Player of the Match for Higson Builders.

Ramada Jarvis were leading B.A.D. Girls in Division Two by two goals during the first half after on form Anna Forster scored some excellent goals. B.A.D. girls fought back with Centre Gaynor Pickering playing a controlled court game. Final score 24-24.

Angela Law defended well for C.B.'s against St. Bonifaces to assist them in securing victory by 13 goals. Francine Thorpe was Player of the Match for St. Bonifaces. Darcy Lever and Sharples had a low scoring match with the half time score 6-5 goals. The match continued in the same vein during the second half with the final score 14-11. Top players J. Elliot and K. Groose.

In Division 3 Daisy Hill Ladies with only six players were trailing by one goal at half time to Ridgeway Arms. Both Centres K. Bailey and L. Walker played very skilfully, the final score 29 goals to 27 goals to Daisy Hill Ladies. On form shooter Vicky Gee for Walkden B helped her team to secure victory against Andrea Whipp by a 19 goal difference. This young team have excellent potential. Chorley Raiders put up a good fight against Spread Eagle and although they lost by fourteen goals Alison Heywood - Goal Shooter played well. Donna Leonard - Goal Attack for Spread Eagle was voted Player of the Match.

J.K.'s lost to Russell & Russell in Division 4 after leading by two goals at half time. Both teams had a good competitive game with G. Myles and K. Lord voted Players of the Match. Final score 20 goals to 15 goals to Russell & Russell. Royal Mail were leading by two goals to Langford Roofing at half time, Langford raised their game in the second half to secure victory by two goals, both teams had an excellent game. Royal Bank's Lesley Grady - Wing Attack helped secure a half time lead of six goals against Redskins. Debra Smith - Centre for Redskins intercepted several balls in the second half which were converted to goals by Gill Redmond and Janice Caffrey. Final score 27 goals to 26 goals to Redskins.

Division 5 had several close games. Peers Steelers and Dabs Com had a low scoring game due to consistent defending by both Wing Defence players Becky Gannon and Jenny Taylor. Peers Steelers won by 13goals to 9goals. Wingates' Lisa Bradshaw defended well against Darcy Seven to give them a half time lead of three goals. Darcy Seven matched Wingates goals in the second half but could not make up the deficit. M. Eckersley - Wing Attack was nominated Player of the Match by Wingates. Good Sportmanship was noted on the match card for Crompton All Stars and Tom Bridge. Crompton All Stars trailed by five goals at half time but managed to equal Tom Bridges score in the second half. Final score 20 goals to 15 goals to Tom Bridge. Sue Coleman - Centre for Tom Bridge and J. Canham - Goal Attack for Crompton All Stars were Players of the Match.

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BOLTON LADIES NETBALL LEAGUE TABLES

Division 1

D.B.3 Ladies... 9 9 0 0 292 130 45

Howcroft... 9 8 0 1 261 182 41

Red Lion Ladies... 9 7 0 2 258 184 36

Thatch & Thistle... 9 6 0 3 269 252 32

B.P.E.A.... 9 5 0 4 248 257 27

Mavericks... 8 4 0 4 227 223 24

Bolton Metro... 8 3 0 5 166 234 18

Chequers... 10 2 0 8 232 305 17

Originals... 9 2 0 7 181 254 15

Barnstormers... 8 1 0 7 203 237 11

Higson Builders... 8 1 0 7 143 222 9

Division 2

Acdoco Angels... 9 9 0 0 276 137 45

C.B.s... 10 6 0 4 256 228 34

Darcy Lever... 9 6 0 3 229 184 33

St Bonifaces... 9 6 0 3 195 156 32

Ramada Jarvis... 10 5 1 4 239 239 30

Eagley Sports... 9 5 0 4 244 254 28

Sharples... 9 5 0 4 202 139 28

B.A.D. Girls... 9 3 1 5 214 227 22

Walkden 'A'... 8 3 0 5 161 161 19

Bupa 'A'... 8 1 0 7 108 249 8

Skillsoft... 10 0 0 10 160 310 6 Division 3

Gilnow Arms... 11 8 1 2 270 224 45

Walkden 'B'... 11 8 0 3 216 165 42

Dreams & Drapes... 10 7 1 2 225 187 40

High Spirits... 8 8 0 0 170 98 40

Spread Eagle... 11 5 1 5 222 221 32

Andrea Whipp... 8 4 1 3 157 167 25

Daisy Hill Ladies... 10 3 1 6 222 224 24

Ridgeway Arms... 9 3 2 4 165 185 23

Jammie Dodgers... 9 3 1 5 186 202 22

Grey Mare Ladies... 10 2 0 8 181 217 17

Design A Loft... 10 2 0 8 131 203 13

Chorley Raiders... 9 1 0 8 168 220 12

Division 5

B.I.H.E.... 10 10 0 0 329 93 50

Tom Bridge... 10 7 0 3 180 189 36

Metro Juniors... 9 7 0 2 221 142 36

Tyldesley... 9 7 0 2 217 129 36

Peers Steelers... 8 5 0 3 152 139 28

Wingates Ladies... 9 4 0 5 163 188 23

Darcy Seven... 9 3 1 5 141 151 22

Belmont... 9 3 1 5 99 181 19

Dabs.Com... 10 3 0 7 118 157 19

Crompton All Stars... 10 1 1 8 135 203 14

Elite Security... 8 2 0 6 81 163 13

United Seven... 9 1 1 7 77 178 11 Division 4

Smithills... 11 10 0 1 352 173 51

S.J.S.C.... 10 9 0 1 202 149 46

Healey Karwat... 10 6 0 4 210 182 34

Russell & Russell... 9 6 0 3 190 153 33

Langford Roofing... 9 5 0 4 207 183 28

Royal Bank... 9 5 0 4 201 181 28

Redskins... 9 4 0 5 200 196 24

Bupa 'B'... 11 4 0 7 182 216 23

J.K.s... 10 4 0 6 154 215 23

Royal Mail... 11 3 0 8 178 214 21

Porridge Oats... 9 3 0 6 104 196 16

Hanson... 10 0 0 10 125 247 5