Wolmer’s, Queen’s among big winners

Wolmer’s Girls’ and Queen’s High were among the big winners in the latest round of the ISSA schoolgirls’ netball competition, recording convincing victories in their Under-16 matches on Friday.

Wolmer’s dominated Waterford 45-2, while Queen’s defeated Papine 33-16 as action continued across the island.

Gaynstead were also in impressive form, beating Camperdown 30-9 in the Under-16 section before the defending champions secured a 29-17 victory over the same opponents in the Under-19 category.

Norman Manley High enjoyed a successful day, defeating Campion College 31-12 in the Under-16 competition before edging the same opponents 32-31 in a closely contested Under-19 encounter.

Ardenne defeated St Jago 17-8, while Clan Carthy edged Penwood 16-11 in another set of Under-16 matches.

In Thursday’s action, Bishop Gibson High recorded the biggest victory, crushing Decarteret 69-2 in the Under-16 section. Titchfield were also dominant, defeating Morant Bay 45-3, while Manchester High beat May Day 37-7.

Other Under-16 winners included Tacky, who defeated Iona High 23-5; St Mary Technical, who beat McGrath 20-3; Old Harbour, which edged Charlemont 20-17; and Green Pond, which defeated Mount Alvernia 23-10.

Rusea’s narrowly lost 18-17 to St James, while Yallahs defeated Marymount 20-14.

In the Under-19 section on Thursday, Bishop Gibson defeated William Knibb 31-5, Manchester beat May Day 37-27, and St Jago recorded a 35-15 victory over Charlemont.