Bermuda Double Victory on Opening Day of Battle of the Isles
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Bermuda made a thrilling and successful start to the Battle of the Isles Netball Tournament in the Caribbean, securing two dominant victories on the opening day to finish their fixtures undefeated.
The day began with a dramatic encounter against co-hosts St Maarten, which Bermuda won 42-30, showcasing remarkable resilience and a powerful finish.
Despite the final scoreline, the match was finely poised for much of the game. Bermuda trailed for the first half, and at one point found themselves behind by seven goals. However, a stunning turnaround in the third quarter saw the team surge back into contention before pulling away completely, ultimately winning by a convincing margin of twelve goals.
Building on that momentum, Bermuda secured a second comprehensive victory later in the day. They defeated St Eustatius with an emphatic 59-29 scoreline, demonstrating their depth and dominance across the court.
In their second match Bermuda were led by Jahkenya Trott with 27 goals, Zakiyah Durham added 20 goals, and Kezhari Knight chipped in with 12 goals.