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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Lady Zebras & Breezers Dominate on return to the Park
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The Bermuda Netball Summer League season made an explosive return to action at Bernard Park with a packed schedule of high-scoring fixtures across both the Women’s League and the Coed Division.
In the Women’s League, the PHC Lady Zebras put on a clinical display to secure a commanding 30-12 victory over the Bermuda College Chargers. Nisaiah Berkeley was the undisputed star of the match, delivering a shooting masterclass to rack up 26 goals and rightly claim the Most Valuable Player award for PHC.
Debre Evans and Terita Bean chipped in with two goals apiece to complete the scoring, while Keunna Dill was recognized as the top attacker and Jordyn Ming anchored the backline as the standout defender. The College Chargers fought valiantly, led by a nine-goal effort from Kammie Mills, two from Sydney Santos, who was named her team's MVP, and a single strike from Uni Simmons, with Deontae Scott taking top defensive honors.
The evening’s second women's clash saw the Netball Bermuda Under-21 Academy march to a convincing 24-11 win over Tropical Storm. Jamir Hatherley led the charge for the young academy side with 10 goals, earning the MVP award for her stellar performance. Callia Joell added 8 goals, Alexia Pascall scored 4, and Sioma Rudo added two goals, with Saniyah Govia named best attacker and Naomi Crofton taking the defensive award.
Tropical Storm’s resistance was led by Hailey Odouri with 4 goals, Samantha Morgan with 3, Mayah Williams-Johnson with 2, and single tallies from Nala Richardson and Selah Tuzo, who was named Storm's MVP alongside top attacker Vongai Benza and defender Tjaia Butler.
Over in the Coed Division, the Baileys Bay Breezers turned on the style to dismantle Somerset 24-4 in a deeply one-sided affair. Druw Bascome was in unstoppable form under the post, scoring a spectacular 17 goals to claim the MVP award. Kessiah Jackson provided excellent support with 7 goals to take the top attacker accolade, while Mali Smith was named the standout defender.
Somerset found the going tough but managed to answer through a three-goal contribution from Ramiah Brangman and a single point from Malik Joel, with Simeon Burrows taking Somerset's MVP, Brangman named top attacker, and Jeze Butterfield named best defender.
The final match of the night provided the closest drama of the round as the Atlantic Aces edged out REN Re and Friends in an 18-16 thriller. The Aces relied on a balanced scoring attack with Charlie Evans and Sinae Simmons both netting 9 goals. Lexi Heywood took home the MVP award for the Aces, with Kyle Godfrey named top attacker and Jana Philips outstanding in defense.
REN Re pushed them all the way down to the final whistle, powered by 9 goals from Naron Woods, 5 from Krishay Tucker, and 2 from Sonja Townsend. Kiante Lightbourne was named MVP for REN Re, with Aaron Woods taking the attacker award and Jamie Cedenio chosen as the top defender in a highly competitive contest.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2026
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Baileys Bay secure Coed thriller as Phoenix Blaze dominate
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A high-scoring evening of Netball Bermuda Summer League action at Bernard Park saw Baileys Bay Breezers edge a one-point Coed Division thriller, before Devonshire Rec and Phoenix Blaze secured decisive victories in the Women’s League.
The Coed fixture produced the game of the night as Baileys Bay Breezers narrowly outlasted the Atlantic Aces 19-18 in a breathless, end-to-end encounter.
Alexia Pascall put on an absolute shooting clinic for the Breezers , accounting for the vast majority of her side's offence with a superb 16-goal haul, while Kayla Burgess chipped in with three vital points.
The Aces pushed them all the way down the stretch, courtesy of highly efficient scoring from Charlotte Evans and Jasmine Mapp, who logged nine goals apiece. However, the Breezers held their nerve to secure the points.
Atlantic Aces Awardees: Samantha Burrows (MVP), Lexi Heywood (Attacker), Nathan Clarke (Defender)
Baileys Bay Awardees: Alexia Pascall (MVP), Destini Hill-Edwards (Attacker), Jahzardae Samuels (Defender)
In the Women's Division matchup, Devonshire Rec relied on a balanced scoring circle to defeat Tropical Storm 23-16.
Keesiah Jackson spearheaded the Rec attack with nine goals, while Micah Pond and Demiqua Daniels added seven each to fracture the Storm defence. Journee Belboda fought valiantly for Tropical Storm, scoring an impressive 11 goals in a losing effort.
Tropical Storm Awardees: Journee Belboda (MVP), Nala Richardson (Attacker), Tjai Butler (Defender)
Devonshire Rec Awardees: Demiqua Daniels (MVP), Micah Pond (Attacker), Stacia Ming (Defender)
The final whistle saw Phoenix Blaze hand the Lady Stars a heavy 25-10 defeat.
Danielle Raynor was in imperious form beneath the post, netting a game-high 12 goals, while Callia Joel anchored the front line with seven goals of her own. Marissa Brangman provided the main resistance for the Stars, scoring eight of her side's ten goals on a tough outing.
Lady Stars Awardees: K’xiyae Gibbons (MVP & Defender), Kim Thompson (Attacker)
Phoenix Blaze Awardees: Callia Joel (MVP), Kenzie McCrary (Attacker), Chelsea Somner (Defender)
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Storm Chasers and Lady Stars Secure Eye-Catching Wins
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Netball Bermuda’s highly anticipated Summer League season burst into life with a frantic four-match opening schedule split evenly across the Coed and Women’s Divisions. The evening delivered high-octane offensive displays and tactical defensive masterclasses, setting an elite physical baseline for the rest of the campaign.
The Coed Division provided the definitive fireworks of the opening block, headlined by a commanding performance from the Storm Chasers, who brushed aside the Allshores Ballers with a 28 to 17 victory. Antione Williams put on an absolute masterclass in the circle, lashing home a magnificent 17 goals to earn individual Attacker of the Match honors. Inshan-Nae Smith chipped in with seven goals and Selah Tuzo added four to complete the Chasers' dominant display, while Most Valuable Player Amali Powell and defender Debre Evans locked down the backline. Despite the defeat, Sheldon Bahadosingh fought valiantly for the Ballers with 11 goals, supported by Nikita Trott with four and Miesha Greaves with two, as Keedai Astwood, Zakiyah Durham, and Micah Pond claimed the side's individual performance awards.
The adjacent Coed fixture produced a nerve-shredding, low-scoring thriller as Somerset narrowly edged past RenRe by a single point, 11 to 10. Makeda Burrows spearheaded the Somerset assault with six goals to claim the Most Valuable Player award, while Ramiah Brangman added five vital points. Alongside the Burrows showcase, Simeon Burrows and Teataphi Pringle excelled in their respective structural roles. RenRe pushed their opponents until the absolute deadline, heavily reliant on a seven-goal performance from Coriah Simmons and three from Krishay Tucker, while Brighton Swan took top honors as MVP alongside defender Taylor Washington.
In the Women’s Division, the Lady Stars laid down a marker with a clinical 26 to 18 triumph over the Netball Bermuda Under 21 Academy. Marissa Brangman led the scoring charts for the Stars with 13 goals, while K’xiyae Gibbons delivered an exceptional attacking performance to notch 10 goals and the Attacker award. Sioma Rudo scored twice and Kim Thompson rounded out the scoring, but it was double-award winner Zindzi Edmead who stole the headlines, securing both the MVP and Defender accolades. The Academy youngsters showed glimpses of immense potential, driven by Alexia Pascall’s sharp 13 goals, four from Jamir Hatherley, and a single strike from E’Rynn Paynter, with Ja’miyah Johnston and Keyahnee Burgess also recognized for their resilience.
The opening round concluded with the PHC Lady Zebras executing a disciplined game plan to defeat Tropical Storm 22 to 14. Sonja Townsend was the undisputed star of the show for the Zebras, delivering a flawless all-around performance to score 15 goals and cleanly sweep the MVP and Attacker of the Match awards. Tyra Simmons added seven goals to the scoreboard while Sideya Dill anchored the defense seamlessly. Tropical Storm struggled to find their rhythm against the physical PHC press, though Selah Tuzo managed six goals in a losing effort, with Honor White, Gabriella Babon, and Journee Belboda digging deep into their reserves to claim the team's individual accolades.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Stars Dominate & Bay Edge Thriller in Summer League
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Netball Bermuda’s Summer League season resumed with a high-octane evening of action at Bernard Park, headlined by an absolute rout in the top flight and a dramatic, single-point thriller in the Coed Division.
The lone fixture in the Women’s Division saw the Lady Stars deliver a clinical defensive masterclass, completely dismantling Tropical Storm in a 32-6 victory. The Stars' fluid attacking circle functioned with flawless precision as K’Xiyae Gibbons and Nahjae Rayner each net double figures with 11 goals apiece, while Sioma Rudo added a sharp 10.
Gibbons' versatile, multi-phase court coverage earned her the Most Valuable Player award, with Rayner named the sharpest attacker and Zindzi Edmead securing the defensive honors. Tropical Storm fought tirelessly against a relentless low block, finding consolation through five goals from Nala Richardson and one from Diya Steede, while Elishae Smith claimed her side's MVP honors.
The high-stakes drama reached its peak in the Coed Division as Bailey’s Bay narrowly edged past the Atlantic Aces in a 16-15 nail-biter. Charlene Bogle led the scoring for the Bay with nine goals, supported by four from Druw Bascome and three from Kayla Burgess. Nwamiko Rock was named the standout defender to preserve the narrowest of margins, despite a brilliant individual performance from the Aces' Charlotte Evans, who netted a game-high eight goals to secure her team's MVP distinction.
The high-scoring momentum continued as the Storm Chasers produced a devastating attacking performance to overwhelm RenRe 26-10. Antoine Williams was the undisputed star of the show, putting on a shooting masterclass to rack up a staggering 20 goals to claim MVP honors. K’Xiyae Gibbons and Kibriyaa Boyles each chipped in with three goals to seal a fine team performance, comfortably holding off a ten-goal RenRe resistance led by Euan Rutherford.
The evening concluded with another one-sided affair as Allshores Ballers put on an absolute clinic to defeat Somerset 32-1. Allshores were completely relentless from the opening whistle, with Sheldon Bahasosingh delivering a masterclass in goal-shooting to finish with 19 goals. Micah Pond contributed five and MVP winner Zakiyah Durham added three in a display that showcased the Ballers' superior speed and ball movement, leaving Somerset with just a single consolation goal from Jeremiah.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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High Drama at the Park as Netball Takes Center Stage
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The Bernard Park Netball Courts were a veritable bee-hive of activity as the Summer League schedule heated up with a thrilling evening of action featuring two high-stakes Coed Division clashes and a tense, low-scoring Women’s Division encounter.
The opening game of the night in the Summer League Coed Division proved to be a completely one-sided affair as the Storm Chasers unleashed a devastating attacking performance to defeat the Atlantic Aces 45 to 14. Antione Williams was the undisputed star of the show, putting on a shooting masterclass to rack up a staggering 34 goals for the Storm Chasers, while teammate K’xiyae Gibbons chipped in with six and Amaury Majors added five.
Unsurprisingly, Williams was named Most Valuable Player for his dominant display, with Gibbons taking home the Attacker of the Match honors and Inshan-Nae Smith anchoring the backline to earn the Defender accolade. The Atlantic Aces found it difficult to breach the Storm defense throughout the contest, with Sinae Symonds leading their resistance with nine goals and Jasmyn Mapp scoring five.
Despite the heavy defeat, Alex Godet put in a battling performance to be named Most Valuable Player for the Aces, while Megan Sherwin was recognized as the standout attacker and Nathan Clarke picked up the defensive honors.
The second Coed Division fixture of the evening was a much tighter, physical battle that saw the Baileys Bay Breezers ultimately fall 24 to 19 to a clinical ALLshores Ballers side.
The Breezers put up a spirited fight in the shooting circle, spearheaded by nine goals from Druw Bascome, seven from Teyah Lindo, and three from Charlene Bogle. Marcel Dill was a standout figure for Baileys Bay, earning the Most Valuable Player award for his tireless work rate, with Bascome selected as the top attacker and Nwaomiko Rock named the best defender.
However, the ALLshores Ballers showcased superb squad depth to edge ahead when it mattered most, distributed evenly across their front line as Sheldon Bohodosingh scored seven, while Micah Pond and Zakiyah Durham each net double figures with six apiece, and Ebonie Cox contributed five. Durham's influential court coverage earned her the Most Valuable Player distinction, with Pond taking the Attacker award and Lorenzo Ratteray named Defender of the Match to seal a fine team performance.
Meanwhile, the Summer League Women’s Division featured just a single matchup, but it provided the most dramatic finish of the night as the NetBall Under 21 Academy and the Phoenix Blaze fought out a grueling 9 to 9 draw.
In a defensive battle where every single inch of court space was fiercely contested, the Under 21 Academy relied heavily on Sioma Rudo, who scored five goals, and E’Rynn Paynter, who added four. Vongai Benza was instrumental in keeping the Academy in the game, securing the Most Valuable Player award, while Paynter was recognized as the sharpest attacker and Ja’Miyah Johnston was named the standout defender.
The Phoenix Blaze countered with a highly balanced attacking circle as Jaya Dillas scored four, A’Meerah Richardson Swan netted three, and Azaria Scott and Krishay Tucker each scored once. Hailey Trott walked away with the Most Valuable Player honors for the Blaze after a brilliant performance, supported by Tucker as the top attacker and a resilient Kree Holdipp who earned the Defender award to ensure both teams shared the points at the final whistle.
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