Mana 1 show determination in upset victory over EGNA leaders

Mana 1 breathed new life into the Eastern Goldfields Netball Association’s division one premiership race after they upset Steelers 1 for their first win of the season last weekend.

Steelers 1 headed into the clash with a division-leading six wins, but Mana 1 capped off a stellar performance 52-46 to end their opposition’s six-game winning streak.

It was a much-needed confidence-booster for Mana 1, who face another stern test this Friday night against second-placed Imperials 1.

Despite last weekend’s defeat, Steelers 1 retained a two-game lead in the standings over Imperials 1, who were upset by Rookies 1, 69-44.

In Friday’s round 10 fixtures, Sonix 1 play Rookies 1 at 6pm, followed by the clash between Mana 1 and Imperials 1 at 7.30pm.

Results:

Division 1:

Mana 1 d Steelers 1 52-46; Rookies 1 d Imperials 1 69-44.

Division 2:

Sonix 2 d Rookies 2 64-35; Steelers 2 d Sonix 3 71-41; Mana 2 d Imperials 2 60-51.

Division 3:

Steelers 4 d Goldstrikers 1 34-33; Rookies 3 d Flyers 1 48-39; Sonix 4 d Mana 3 41-38.

Division 4:

Mana 4 d Rookies S5 48-26; Sapphires 1 d Sonix 5 56-33; Steelers 3 d Imperials 3 57-49.

Ladders (after round nine):

Division 1:

Steelers 1 12 points; Imperials 1 8; Rookies 1 6; Sonix 1 6; Mana 1 2.

Division 2:

Sonix 2 16 points; Steelers 2 16 points; Imperials 2 10; Mana 2 6; Rookies 2 4; Sonix 3 2.

Division 3:

Rookies 3 12 points; Mana 3 11; Sonix 4 11; Flyers 1 10; Steelers 4 8; Rookies 2; Goldstrikers minus-2.

Division 4:

Sapphires 1 16 points; Steelers 3 14; Imperials 3 12; Sonix 5 7; Mana 4 4; Rookies S5 1.