Joy as Pwllheli Dreigiau Dre celebrate first win in the Hogan Cynghrair Pêl-rwyd Gwynedd a Môn Netball League!

It was time to celebrate for Pwllheli Dreigiau Dre when they recently achieved their first win in Division 2 of the Hogan Group Ltd Cynghrair Pêl-rwyd Gwynedd a Môn Netball League.

On the evening of October 7, the young side from the Llŷn Peninsula defeated Silyn Aur 20-12 to get off the mark.

It was a great all-round performance from Dreigiau Dre, but special credit to Lili Green, who was named both Players’ Player and Umpires’ Player of the Match. Silyn Aur pushed till the end and won the last 3-2.

Coach Heidi Bakewell was ecstatic about the team’s success, saying on the night: “I’m so proud of these girls, they’ve developed so much over the last year and a half. They come every week to training, never give up and tonight they secured their very first win in Division Two.

“I couldn’t ask for a better bunch of girls; they’re dedicated, their attitude is absolutely amazing and they deserved every ounce of that win tonight.

“Their attitude towards other teams’ umpires is a pleasure to watch. Couldn’t be prouder as a coach. A massive thank you to all those that support them on a Tuesday night while I’m at work. It doesn’t go unnoticed and your support is unwavering to the girls. They couldn’t do this without you.”

LATEST REPORTS – OCTOBER 14 AND 15

Reigning champions Menai Mavericks continued their storming start to the season with a 46-17 victory over Porthmadog in Division 1 last Wednesday (October 15).

Steff Oliver-Smith was a standout player for the Ynys Môn side, while Sophie Ellis shone brightest for Port.

Dolgellau won all four quarters – but not by much – in a 30-25 success over Penygroes Primos, while Rebals TC fought back valiantly to narrowly beat Walis Bryncoch 22-20.

Rebals lost the opener 8-5, but took the next two sessions 6-3 and 7-4 to be three goals ahead entering the last, Bryncoch edged the final segment 5-4, but TC took the points. Alaw Davies-Thomas was a star performer for the Walis side.

Pwllheli Panthers led Genod Walis just 13-11 at half time, but upped their game in the next two to run out fairly comfortable 27-18 winners.

In Division 2 last Tuesday (October 14), Blaenau Ffestiniog earned a hard-fought 20-17 triumph against Walis Warriars.

Trailing 15-14 until the final quarter against a team one off the bottom, Blaenau took the last 6-2 to grab a vital win.

Thunderjags comfortably outscored Silyn Aur 34-12, Ani Grug Jones putting in a great display for the losing team.

Leaders Thunderbirds were 31-16 winners over Pwllheli Dreigiau Dre, who battled to the end and shared the closer 7-7. Anna Sellick was a double PoM for the winners, who have won 5 on the bounce.

Alys Hughes was in top form for Walis Llachar, who gained a 26-18 victory over Llewod Llyfni.

Division 1 table and results – week 6 – October 15

Division 2 table and results – week 6 – October 14

RECENT RESULTS

WEEK 5 – DIVISION 1 (OCT 8)

WEEK 5 – DIVISION 2 (OCT 7)

WEEK 4 – DIVISION 1 (OCT 1)

WEEK 4 – DIVISION 2 (SEP 30)