Netball: Solid wins to Horouta and YMP in Gisborne Premier Grade
The Gisborne Girls' High School Senior A side after their 49-48 Premier Grade comeback win against Horouta Gold last Saturday in the Y. They trailed by as much as 14 goals during the game. The students face a tough challenge on Saturday against YMP. Photo / Paku-Jane Skudder
Horouta Gold and Tūranga FM YMP led all the way to notch wins in Premier Grade netball in the YMCA on Wednesday night.
Horouta bounced back from their loss to Gisborne Girls' High Senior A last weekend to beat Whāngārā Old Girls 49-43.
YMP proved too good for Old

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