![]() We have to respect our opponents and make sure we give of our best regardless of who we play against because they will not be handing any win to us. "We have to turn up and be ready for every game. So, we just have to take it one game at a time," Aiken-Pinnock said. "On paper, we are expected to win, but at the same time, we know the games aren't played on paper so we will not only have to turn up, but more importantly, execute accordingly. While Jamaica's Netball culture and current ranking pits the Sunshine Girls as overwhelming favourites to win gold at the upcoming Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, Nicole Aiken-Pinnock is mindful that it still requires efficient execution to get the job done.Īs such, Aiken-Pinnock, who will guide the 12-member number-four ranked Jamaican team to the 24th staging of the June 23 to July 8 Games in El Salvador, is taking steps to guard against complacency and ensuring that players take nothing for granted. Coach Aiken-Pinnock says no room for complacency, as Sunshine Girls target historic CAC Games Netball gold medal.In the meantime, former league leaders Adelaide Thunderbirds slipped to third place after suffering a close 56-54 loss to the Sunshine Coast Lightning at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Supported by Helen Housby's 17 goals, the Swifts secured their 10th win of the season.ĭespite Donnell Wallam's 34 goals for the Firebirds, it was another defeat for the team, marking their ninth loss of the season, and leaving them in seventh place in the league. Romelda Aiken-George led the charge for the Swifts, racking up an impressive 43 goals. ![]() The New South Wales Swifts remain at the top of the table after a convincing 78-65 win against the Queensland Firebirds at the Nissan Arena. With this victory, their ninth of the season, the Fever climbed to second place in the league standings. The Fever outscored them 21-15 in a dominant display.Īlthough the final quarter was a more evenly contested affair, the outcome of the match had already been decided. ![]() By halftime, the Fever held a narrow 37-33 lead.ĭespite Jo Harten's 19 goals and the combined efforts of Matisse Letherbarrow and Sophie Dwyer, who both scored 10 goals, the GIANTS found themselves trailing by 10 points at the end of the third quarter. Fowler's scoring prowess was on full display as she matched the GIANTS' final score of 61 points, missing only one shot throughout the match.Ĭontributing to the Fever's success, Sasha Glasgow maintained a perfect shooting record, going three for three and nailing four super shots. In an impressive display of shooting prowess, Jhaniele Fowler led the defending Suncorp Super League champions, West Coast Fever, to a 72-61 victory over the GIANTS at the RAC Arena on Saturday.
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