BLUE Swifts have returned to action from the Christmas break with a 32-12 win against Redbacks to remain second in the Premier Division.
A quick start to the game saw super sharp-shooting from Abi Collins and Sophie Georghiou take the Swifts into a seven-goal lead in the first quarter. This fast start would later prove to be the deciding factor in the match at Kidwells Park.
A spirited effort from the Redbacks in the second quarter saw them pull back slightly, but Gemma Lazenby picked up many interceptions with some great defending and the Swifts took a strong advantage into the second half.
It is always a friendly but competitive game between the two sides but Blue Swifts accelerated away and only conceded one goal in the final quarter.
Windsor continue to lead the division and maintained their perfect-winning record this season with a 33-25 victory over Angels.
Magpies have regained top spot in Division One after they were rewarded a 21-0 win when Sevens forfeited the game because they were unable to field an umpire.
Wokingham moved to second position despite losing their match 37-23 against Black Magic. The match winners took an early lead in the first-quarter and steadily increased their goal difference throughout the remainder of the game.
Sparks moved up to fourth place after their comfortable 35-26 victory over Eclipse, while Girl Friday continue to prop up the table after they were beaten 34-17 by Apple Travel Green.
PHOTO: The Blues Swifts netball team are currently second in the Maidenhead & District Netball League Premier Division.
The closest match of the night was between LNC Royals and Phoenix Pinks. The Royals ended the first quarter with a one-goal lead but the advantage switched hands in the second quarter with Phoenix leading 15-12 at the half-time whistle.
LNC Royals came back strong in the third quarter to retake the lead at 22-19 going into the final period.
Both teams matched each other goal-for-goal in the final quarter but The Royals went on to win the game 28-27.
In their new flash kit, Phoenix moved up to second in Division Two with a 38-20 win against Firebirds.
LNC Flyers kept up the pressure at the top with a convincing 28-13 victory over Henley.
Genesis had an outstanding game against bottom side LNC Sapphires, coming out very easy 24-9 winners.
League leaders Woodley started the second half of the season with another win, this time 35-24 against third-in-the-table Risers.
Sharks have moved to the top of Division Three after taking on and beating previous leaders Nettlebed - who had a 100 per-cent record before the game - 30-22.
PHOTO: Blues Swifts returned from the Christmas break to beat Redbacks (red) at Kidwells Park in Maidenhead.
The new league leaders fought hard and, despite some great play by Nettlebed, they could not keep their unbeaten record in tact.
Apple Travel Red had a very comfortable 25-5 win against Bluebirds, while Crazies and ANTS had a low scoring game throughout with Crazies winning 19-10.
Blaze produced a magnificent last quarter which saw them pull away and beat bottom side Blue Magnets 34-21 despite the score only being 21-18 after the third period.
The Red Rockets could not provide a team so Meister won 21-0 by default.
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