Mixed netball lights up Thursday night

The Narrabri Netball Association’s Twilight Mixed Netball season started on Thursday night at Bev Burrows Courts.

Thirty teams across four age groups graced the courts and enjoyed a night filled with terrific action.

Three pools of opens competitions highlighted the night as well as a high school competition, an under-11/13 years and an under-9/10 years.

Narrabri Netball Association’s Tracey Tomlinson said the numbers were an overall improvement on last season.

“Our senior competition has 19 teams which is good,” she said.

“It’s about a four or five team improvement.

“Our junior numbers are a little disappointing considering last year’s numbers.

“But our high school comp looks pretty good.”

Brett Wheeler stretching out to defend Abby O’Brien. Brett Wheeler stretching out to defend Abby O’Brien.

Guy Coleman launching a pass across the court. Guy Coleman launching a pass across the court.

Imogen Taylor attempting a powerful pass. Imogen Taylor attempting a powerful pass.

Auley O’Shea looking for an open pass as Alex Reed tries to cut off his options. Auley O’Shea looking for an open pass as Alex Reed tries to cut off his options.

Chris Swaddle in action. Chris Swaddle in action.

Ange young stretching to keep the ball in play. Ange young stretching to keep the ball in play.

Alex Reed looking for a pass as Mae Harvey tries to grab an interception. Alex Reed looking for a pass as Mae Harvey tries to grab an interception.

Alex Reed passing to an open teammate as Keegan Richardson attempts an intercept. Alex Reed passing to an open teammate as Keegan Richardson attempts an intercept.

Brock Schwager looking for an open teammate as Ayden Hunter defends with enthusiasm. Brock Schwager looking for an open teammate as Ayden Hunter defends with enthusiasm.

Jess Craig throwing a quick pass. Jess Craig throwing a quick pass.

The Pool A of the opens competition Choc Chips melted The Smarties 25-9, Nets Get Physical clipped the Eagles wings with an 11-10 victory, and How I Net Your Mother suited up and defeated Mastermyne 20-8.

In pool B All Sorts took down the Bluebirds 24-2, Blue Steelers defeated Mix It Up 11-8, and The Fraggles scored a 28-13 win over Westies.

In the final opens pool competition Untouchballs earned a 28-6 win over Ya Local Blokez, The Link Unk started its campaign on the right foot with a 31-9 win over The Rangers.

In the high school grade G Cool Speed Bumps kicked off proceedings with a 23-5 win over the Fig Jams.

In the second match FBS scored an 18-9 victory against All Stars.

The under-11/13s division was battled across two games.

The first of those matches saw Hubba Bubbas defeat Rowdy Rockets 18-1, and in the other match Crazy Critters defeated The Legends 11-6.

In the under-9/10 years competition The Ferals picked up a 20-nil victory over Smarties, and Narrabri Swfits scored a 13-1 win against Blue Thunder.