adminMzingaye Sibanda, Sports Reporter
NTUTHU Sparrows’ winning streak continued at the weekend after they beat Unit Fairbridge 52-20 in a Bulawayo Netball League match at Highlanders Sports Club. High-flying Ntuthu Sparrows are yet to lose a match after winning 12 consecutive games.
They top the log standings with 36 points.
Jumbo Queens and Mighty Queens who are on 33 and 30 points respectively hold second and third positions.
Ntuthu Sparrows goal attackers Precious Chirenje and Melter Mlauzi saw them share 52 points among themselves to silence the Support Unit outfit.
Ntuthu Sparrows coach Precious Mudenge was in buoyant mood after her team’s performance and she believes the challenge from other teams will intensify in the second half of the season.
“They made us sweat for our victory, but we played well, I’m happy for the girls, they showed character, because every team wants to prove a point when they face us,” said Mudenge.
Championship favourites Ntuthu Sparrows are the team to beat this season as they are eyeing a Super League berth.
“The fact that we have not lost so a far shows that we are in the right direction and we have got Super League material so I think we can qualify as long as we get the sponsorship,” said Mudenge.
Struggling Phakamani finally registered their first win after they thumped bottom side TelOne 35-13 while second placed Jumbo Queens beat Free Stars 30-20.
Results
Ntutu Sparrows 52, Unit Fairbridge 20; Free Stars 20, Jumbo Queens 30; TelOne 13, Phakamani 35; Zesa 21, Railstars 35; Railstars 24, ZRP Ntabazinduna 16
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