Indoor Open Grade Premier 2026: 2 July Week 11

 By Judy Macdonald

Mum (Ally Weston) and Remi supporting FTNC 

Lodge Hamilton City Netball Centre Indoor Premier Results

 

Premier Week 11

Lodge Rangers Premier 46 vs Lodge Rangers Premier Reserve 63

FTNC Premier 41 vs Turangawaewae Premier 61

FTNC Premier Reserve 29 vs University of Waikato Premier 76

HGHS Langman 70 vs University of Waikato Premier Reserve 37

Ngā Taiātea Wharekura Premier 42 vs Allied HOB Premier 42

Te Awamutu Senior Premier 45 vs St Peter’s Premier 60

St Paul’s Collegiate Premier 38 vs Northern United Sports Club Mamba 41

Waikato Diocesan for Girls Premier 36 vs HGHS OG Premier 22

 

Premier A

The closest game was that between Lodge Rangers Premier and the Rangers Premier Reserve team. The game was played with good team spirit but was also highly competitive. At end of first quarter the Premier team led by 16 goals to 12 and at half time they led by 30 goals to 24. The third quarter was a draw with the score being 41 goals to 35 but the Premier team were dominant in the final quarter winning the game 63 goals to 46. For the Premier team it was another hard-fought contest, with both sides showing plenty of determination and grit. Some outstanding skills on display as the momentum swung back and forward throughout the game. Lucy Sidwell and Lauren Spring in defence got some great turnover ball on the back of strong unit defence. Abby Bartels was a solid target at goal shoot with high volume and accuracy. Proud of the team for grinding out the first three quarters and then playing with freedom in the final quarter to push out the margin. For the Premier Reserve side, the Club derby saw them play the Premier side in a game that was expected to be a close competition with both teams competing for the top spot. The team had a strong start through the first half of the game staying in touch with the Premier side. There was great defensive pressure from Kayla Wright at goal keep and Kate MacKay at goal defence, gaining turnovers at critical times of the game to draw the third quarter. The Premier team in the end, were too strong in the final quarter.  They put relentless pressure throughout the court that the team could not overcome. A disappointing way to end the game with the score blowing out.

Abby Bartels at GS for Lodge Rangers Premier being defended by Kate MacKay at GD for Rangers Premier Reserve

 

Turangawaewae Premier and FTNC Premier also had a competitive game. The first quarter was drawn but at half time Turangawaewae Premier led by 28 goals to 18 and while the third quarter was a draw they finished strongly to win by 61 goals to 41.

Simmon Wilbore at GA for Turangawaewae Premier

 

HGHS Langman were dominant in their game against University of Waikato Premier Reserve. At half time the score was 34 goals to 17 and the fulltime score was 70 goals to 37.

 

University of Waikato Premier were also dominant in their game against FTNC Premier Reserve, and they led from start to finish. At half time the score was 40 goals to 16 and the fulltime score was 76 goals to 29.

 

Premier B

The Premier B competition remains very close with another draw this week. Ngā Taiātea Wharekura Premier and Allied HOB Premier were locked at 10 all at end of first quarter and drawn again at 20 all at half time. In the third quarter Ngā Taiātea Wharekura Premier managed to creep ahead to lead by 33 goals to 30 but Allied HOB Premier came back in the final quarter to have the game result in a 42 all draw. For Ngā Taiātea Wharekura it was a tight game but the young players remained composed under pressure. Defensively they also hunted for the ball when not in possession. For Allied HOB it was a great game and contest. Raechelle Kemara at goal attack led the shooting circle with her experience and with guidance to the younger shooters and accurate shooting. Keira Paekau at wing defence was tenacious in defence upsetting play outside of the circle. Overall, a great team effort to make a comeback and draw the game.

Raechelle Kemara at GA for Allied HOB Premier

Northern United Sports Club Mamba and St Paul’s Collegiate Premier had a nail bitting game with nothing in it. At end of first quarter Mamba had a lead of 14 goals to 7. The second quarter was almost goal for goal with the half time score being 23 goals to 15. St Paul’s had a strong third quarter to reduce the deficit with the score being 31 goals to 27. The final quarter again was almost goal for goal with the final score being 41 goals to 38. For Mamba they started the game strong, which was exactly what was needed. The team came out with great energy, strong connections, and worked well together. As the game went on, fitness started to play a part, along with substitutions, and the team lost a bit of that connection, which allowed St Paul’s to close the gap. Proud of the team and the way they started the game, but most importantly, that they held on to get the win in the end. For St Paul’s a slow start saw the team take time to build their connections. Accuracy and timing improved as the game progressed, with stronger connections through the court, helping close the gap at halftime. The third quarter was a turning point, with the team communicating better and playing with greater urgency, narrowing the margin heading into the final quarter. St Paul’s finished strongly, showing resilience and determination right through to the final whistle. Strong leadership on court came from Livvy Perenara at wing attack and goal attack and Klaudia Horsfall at centre, who both led by example with their work rate, communication, and composure under pressure.

 

Waikato Diocesan for Girls Premier were too good this week for HGHS Old Girls Premier despite a close first quarter. At half time they led by 20 goals to 11 and they won the game 36 goals to 22. HGHS OG took some credit in winning the final quarter but the damage had been done.

 

St Peter’s Premier were too good for Te Awamutu College Premier despite a very tight and close first quarter with only one goal the difference. At half time they led by 29 goals to 23 and they won the game 60 goals to 45.

 

There is a two week break now due to the school holidays.