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Schoolgirl netball begins

Published:Thursday | September 19, 2024 | 12:11 AMRaymond Graham/Gleaner Writer
St Jago High School’s Poshanna-Lee Blake (right) grabs a ball ahead of Camperdown High School’s Cashante Samuels during an ISSA Urban Schoolgirl Netball second-round game at the Leila Robinson Courts on November 15, 2023.
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St Jago High School’s Poshanna-Lee Blake (right) grabs a ball ahead of Camperdown High School’s Cashante Samuels during an ISSA Urban Schoolgirl Netball second-round game at the Leila Robinson Courts on November 15, 2023.

TEAMS COMPETING in this season’s ISSA Schoolgirl Netball competition will be seeking early psychological advantages as the urban and rural rallies take place today at two venues, starting at 9:00 am.

The Leila Robinson Courts will host competition for both under-16 and under-19 urban teams while Manchester High School will be the venue for rural teams.

Netball coordinator Joan Walker is expecting keen competition this season.

“We are expecting a very close and competitive competition in both categories this season, and we are hoping the rain stays away for today’s rallies,” said Walker.

Last year, heavy showers cut short the one-day competition at the semi-final stages.

All the top teams in the urban area will be on show, but many-time champions Denbigh High School will be absent as they prepare for Trinidad and Tobago and the Sunshine Girls under-16 team this weekend in the Island Vibes Tournament.