The Dominica National Under 16 Netball team returns undefeated following robbery upon arrival in Castries, Saint Lucia. In the Under 16
In the Under 16 tri-series which commenced on Saturday evening, Team Dominica defeated Saint Lucia in their 1st match 43 goals to 23. For Team Dominica, Celena Langlais shot 35 from 45 attempts with assistance from Kayla Telemaque who shot 7 from 12 and Etheline Telemaque 1 from 1.
In an early morning affair, Team Dominica dispatched SJC Egrets 55 goals to 14. For the Nature Island Girls, Goal Shooter Celena Langlais topped the scores table shooting 51 from 59 attempts. She was assisted by Etheline Telemaque who shot 4 from 6. Quarter scores: 14-6. 28-10, 40-13, and 55-14.
In an evening match-up, the Saint Lucian National Under 16 Netball team came seeking vengeance, endeavoring to make amends for their 20 point loss on Saturday evening. However, the Lucians truculent start did not deter the puerile team of Dominica who culminated with an 8 point victory having been behind my 3 goals at half-time. For team Dominica, Celena Langlais shot 31 from 39 attempts and Kayla Telemaque 11 from 16. Quarter scores: 11-10, 18-21, 31-26, and 42-34.
In their 5th and final match of the tri-series held at the Vigie Sports Complex, Team Dominica was yet again victorious with a 10 point victory over Saint Lucia having led throughout. Shooting for Dominica, Celena Langlais was 29 from 34 attempts and Kayla Telemaque 9 from 12.
Captain of the Dominica National Under 16 Netball team Celena Langlais, topped the scores table for her team shooting a total of 146 from 177 attempts (82.5%).
The team is scheduled to return to the Nature Island on Thursday morning having won all five matches of the series.
that’s great. Dominicans are strong people. You all turn the bad into good.
Great job Team
Way to go girls! Congratulations! I feel nostalgic as you guys take me back to the days when I played netball on teams. Keep it up and stay focussed!
Nice !
Yes I!
great example in overcoming odds!!
Champions!!!
Cheers, putting the extraneous–even a recent armed robbery–out of mind and concentrating on the task at hand is the mark of great athletes.
Congratulations! You have excelled. This tells us of your strong spirit and determination. In view of your recent disappointing experience, it did not deter you from performing your utmost. You are exceptional and to be commended. You deserve a rousing welcome back home.
Congratulations ! Just exceptional and should inspire the pursuit to higher heights and in view of the senior team and beyond.
Congratulations ladies I’m indeed proud of you all. Just a suggestion that their lost documents be replaced free of cost
Congratulations girls .
Congratulations ladies!! Well done.
way to go team Dominica
De spite such a terrible experience, you went out there and did your absolute best! Congrats to the team!
You go girls!
This is amazing, amidst the circumstances. Wish the associations invested more in the sport to take it to the next level and give these girls more opportunities
I think that the Government MUST reward the team for their EXCELLENT performance, despite their ordeal.
congrats ladies!!!!
Good job girls…. Congratulations!!!! Keep up the good work!