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Thursday, July 09, 2026
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Devonshire Cruise past Lady Stars in Summer League Clash
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Devonshire Rec produced a dominant performance to defeat Lady Stars twenty-eight to eighteen in the latest round of the Summer Women's Netball League.
In the evening's solitary fixture, Devonshire Rec established control early on to secure a comfortable ten-point victory and claim the league points.
Miesha Greaves led the scoring charge for the winners with an impressive thirteen goals. She received excellent support from teammate Charlene Bogle, who netted eleven times, while Zakiyah Durham chipped in with four goals to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
Greaves was later recognized for her prolific attacking display, picking up the best attacker award for Devonshire Rec.
Teammate Demiqua Daniels was named most valuable player for her influential performance, while Imani Smith collected the best defender honors for anchoring a resolute backline.
The Lady Stars fought valiantly but struggled to match the scoring depth of their opponents. Marissa Brangman was the standout shooter for the Stars, matching Greaves with thirteen goals of her own. K'xiyae Gibbons provided the remaining support with five goals.
Despite the defeat, Sudan Reid enjoyed an exceptional individual evening for the Lady Stars, claiming a double accolade as both the team's most valuable player and best defender. Chiaje Rudo was named the side's best attacker for her creative work in the offensive third.
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Tuesday, July 07, 2026
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Lady Stars and Somerset Cruise to Victories
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The Netball Bermuda Summer League season burst back into action at Bernard Park with an action-packed double-header across both the Women’s League and Co-ed Division.
Lady Stars produced a clinical display to defeat BDA College 24-16. Marissa Brangman was in scintillating form underneath the hoop, netting 21 goals to anchor the Stars' offense, supported by Kim Thompson's three goals. BDA College fought valiantly through Chelsea Almeida, who scored 13 goals and picked up the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, but it wasn't enough to stop the Stars, who saw Kaylee Lema claim both MVP and Best Attacker accolades.
In the night's other clash, PHC Lady Zebras cruised to a comprehensive 22-6 victory over Phoenix Blaze. Sonja Townsend and Niasiah Berkeley spearhead the Zebras' attack with nine goals apiece, while Debre Evans marshaled the side to distinction to claim MVP honors. Phoenix struggled to break through a stubborn PHC defense led by Inshan-Nae Smith, with A’meerah Richardson Swan offering the lone resistance for the Blaze with five goals.
Somerset registered a convincing 27-17 win over the Atlantic Aces in an entertaining high-scoring encounter. Kammie Mills delivered a masterclass on the court, sweeping the board for Somerset by scoring 18 goals and walking away with both the MVP and Best Attacker awards. Sinae Symonds put up a stellar fight for the Aces, scoring 14 goals to claim her team's MVP award in a losing effort.
Meanwhile, RenRe and Friends edged past Baileys Bay Breezers 17-15 in a tense, nail-biting encounter. Coriah Simmons proved to be the difference-maker for RenRe, scoring a crucial 13 goals to hold off a late surge from the Breezers. Jordyn Morris swept the individual accolades for Baileys Bay with eight goals and the MVP award, but Brighton Swan’s MVP-caliber performance ultimately guided RenRe across the finish line.
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Monday, July 06, 2026
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Netball Bermuda Celebrate Team Selected
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Netball Bermuda announced the Longtails Senior Women’s National Team selected to represent Bermuda at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games 2026, taking place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24th to August 8th, 2026.
This selection marks another historic milestone for Bermuda netball following the team’s successful return to international competition. Bermuda secured qualification for the CAC Games after an outstanding performance at the Battle of the Isles Tournament held in St. Eustatius and St. Maarten in October 2025.
The team’s results earned Bermuda a World Netball Ranking of 20th and a place among the Top Five nations in the Americas Region, securing qualification for the prestigious regional event.
The 2026 CAC Games squad features four changes from the team that competed at the Battle of the Isles, reflecting the continued growth and depth of talent within Bermuda’s national programme.
Bermuda Longtails Senior Women’s National Team Players:
Debré Evans (Captain), Kianté Lightbourne (Vice-Captain), Asante Chapman, Brianna Ray, InShan-nae Smith, Jahkenya Trott, Jahtuere Trott, Jasmyn Miller née Renfroe, Jordyn Ming, Kaylee Lema, Keizhari Knight, Sèlah Tuzo
Team Officials
Head Coach: Kimale Evans, Team Manager: Antione Williams
Commenting on the selection, Head Coach Evans stated, “Qualifying for the CAC Games is a tremendous achievement for our programme and a testament to the commitment, sacrifice, and hard work of our athletes, coaches, support staff, and the wider netball community. This group has embraced the challenge of competing at the highest level in our region, and we are excited for the opportunity to represent Bermuda on the international stage. We congratulate all selected athletes and look forward to the journey ahead.”
Netball Bermuda extends its congratulations to all athletes and officials selected and wishes the team every success as they prepare to represent Bermuda with pride and distinction at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.
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Thursday, July 02, 2026
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Elite Showcase Heads to Bermuda for 2026 Showpiece
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Bermuda will take center stage on the international netball calendar later this summer after being named as the host nation for the 2026 Americas Netball Men’s Championship.
Netball Bermuda will be holding Tag Days in Hamilton Friday and Saturday to support their fund raising efforts for the CAC Games and the Men's Championships
The flagship tournament, running from August 31st to September 8th, will bring the region’s elite talent together for a high-stakes, week-long tournament to decide who will dominate the continental court.
Men’s netball continues to experience a rapid surge in global depth and popularity, with this year's showcase building heavily on the momentum of the dramatic 2024 edition held at the Warner Park Sporting Complex in St. Kitts and Nevis.
That tournament saw eight powerhouse nations—including Jamaica, England, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United States—deliver a masterclass in athleticism, physicality, and fierce sporting rivalries.
With defending heavyweights and rising continental contenders set to descend on the island, local fans can expect a blockbuster festival of sport.
For Bermuda, hosting an event of this magnitude represents a massive logistical milestone and a golden opportunity to showcase the sport's expanding high-performance pipeline on home soil.
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Wednesday, July 01, 2026
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Storm Chasers Dominant as Summer League Resumes
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Netball Bermuda’s Summer League season returned with an action-packed four-match schedule at Bernard Park, highlighted by a masterclass from the Storm Chasers in the Co-ed Division.
The Storm Chasers produced the most clinical performance of the night by cruising to a 38-10 victory over the Bailey's Bay Breezers. Antione Williams put on a shooting clinic, accounting for 28 of his side's goals to claim the attacker of the match honours, while teammate Amaury Majors was named most valuable player. The Breezers fought valiantly with four goals apiece from Kamau Leverock and Jordyn Morris, but they were simply unable to contain a rampant Chasers attack.
In the opening match of the evening, RenaissanceRe and Friends edged past Somerset in a thrilling 17-14 encounter. Coriah Simmons led the scoring for the victors with nine goals, closely supported by Tai Cedenio who added eight. Somerset's Jazz Ratteray produced a stellar individual display, netting 10 goals and picking up the most valuable player award, but it was not quite enough to deny RenaissanceRe the points.
Drama followed in the final Co-ed fixture as Atlantic Aces and Allshores Ballers played out a tense 18-18 draw. Jasmine Mapp scored 10 for the Aces, but her efforts were cancelled out by Allshores' Miesha Greaves, who top-scored with 11 goals. Symira Lowe-Darrell was named most valuable player for the Ballers after an influential display that ensured the points were shared.
Greaves was back in action in the Women's Division, scoring eight goals to help Devonshire Recreational Club secure a convincing 25-13 win over the Netball Bermuda Under 21 Academy. Zakiyah Durham led the charge for Devonshire with 11 goals, while Diara Benjamin chipped in with six. Jamir Hatherley fought hard for the Academy pipeline with five goals, but Devonshire’s experience shone through, marshaled by a most valuable player performance from Demiqua Daniels.
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