The two form sides of the 2020 Netball Upper Clutha A grade competition will face each other in the final of A grade netball on court 1 at the Wanaka Recreation Centre this Friday night (September 25).

Alexandra’s Molyneux club will take an unbeaten run into the final. Their only blemish this season was a 33 all draw against their finals opponent, Hāwea.

After that encounter Hāwea suffered a loss of form but were back to their best in a morale boosting 44-25 demolition of Cromwell in last week's semi-final. Hāwea jumped out to a ten goal advantage in the first quarter and were never threatened by the number two seeded side.

Molyneux will also be brimming with confidence after they accounted for defending champions Pioneer in the other semifinal match 57-50. Leading 32-22 at the half time break Molyneux were all class against a tenacious Pioneer who gave everything they had in defence of their title.

The Netball Upper Clutha finals will take place this week and at Level 1 club president Tracey Gibson said there are no longer any restrictions on spectator numbers.

“We’re very excited that supporters will be able to attend the finals. It’s been a challenging season for the teams and I’m sure their supporters will welcome the opportunity to cheer them on this week,” Tracey said.

The A grade final is at 8pm this Friday night at The Wanaka Recreation Centre.

Draw:

Thursday 24th September 2020

C Grade 3rd/4th MANC 9B v MANC 10 C 4:20 pm

C Grade Final MANC 10B v MANC Senior Non Comp 5:15 pm

Senior Reserve 3rd/4th Wanaka Selection v EB:HWCO 6:10 pm

Adult Social 3rd/4th WLCH v Pioneer Black 6:10 pm

Adult Social Final Mountainside v Checketts McKay 7:05 pm

Senior Reserve Final MANC 10A v Pioneer B 8:00 pm

Friday 25th September 2020

Year 7/8 Final Round of Round Robin 4:00 pm

A Grade 3rd/4th Pioneer Southfuels v Cromwell A 5:30 pm

B Grade 3rd/4th Pioneer Red v MANC 9A 5:30 pm

B Grade Final MANC C v Cromwell C 6:55 pm

A Grade Final Molyneux v Lake Hāwea Hotel 8:00 pm

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