93 Unltd and Scarborough Secondary Schools' (SSS) Emeralds remain unbeaten after the ninth day of action in the Tobago Netball League at the Shaw Park Hard Court on Saturday.
The star-studded 93 Untld squad dismissed all opponents in the Open Division with commanding wins over Knickers Ravens (54-19), Net Ace (73-6) and Shockerz (57-15). 93 Unltd also resisted Netters 31-27.
The victorious team includes several current and past national players. Leading the lineup is former national defender and national coach, Kemba Duncan, this year's World Senior Championships representatives Oprah Douglas and Jerisia Mc Eachrane and 2019 World Championships player Aneicia Baptiste, who is making a return to the courts after maternity leave.
Duncan's daughter, 13-year-old Khemyah Anderson and this year's Commonwealth Youth Games campaigner Jada Hamilton are also in the squad. Anderson led Bishops High to retain the Secondary Schools girls' 13 and Under national title in Point Fortin, last month. Anderson was also voted the Most Valuable Player. Hamilton helped Signal Hill Secondary to the runner-up position in the Tobago girls' 20 and Under Division.
SSS Emeralds players were equally impressive in Group A of the Junior category with four wins from as many matches. Emeralds defeated Net Ace (43-1), Knickers Orchids (30-2), Warriors (39-3) and Netters (21-5). Netters are next with three victories over Warriors (27-3), Net Ace (40-10) and Knickers Orchids (10-5)
In Group B, Knickers Lily's are ahead with three wins. Lily's girls were victorious over Dynamites (18-11), Knickers Tulips (17-3) and SSS Silvers (15-10). SSS Silvers and Dynamites recorded two wins each.
Dynamites got past SSS Ruby (34-1) and SSS Silver (16-11) while Silvers triumphed over Tulips (30-0) and SSS Ruby (34-1).
Among the men, Police is the leading team after getting past Fire (44-18) and Chaps (26-12) and Netters (30-20).
Action in the League continues at the Shaw Park Hard Court today with four matches. Net Ace faces Netters (Juniors-Group A), and Conquerors will square off against Knickers Ravens (Open).
In the Men's Division, Fire will play Knickers Chaps and Police will line up against Take Dat.
The top two teams in each division at the completion of the group play on December 9 will advance to the Big Four knock-out phase.
The finals are carded for December 16