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Demiqua Daniels On Passion For Netball
[Written by Stephen Wright] Demiqua Daniels rarely takes a break from netball – and she would not have it any other way. Her unwavering commitment to the sport was recently rewarded in the best possible fashion as she helped the Lindo’s Tigers secure the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League title, capping off a perfect, undefeated season. She... Read more of this article
Eshé Grant On Her Netball Journey
[Written by Stephen Wright] For Eshé Grant, netball has always been more than just a sport – it has been a lifelong passion woven into her identity. From the age of five, she was courtside at Bernard Park, watching her mother, Josette Grant – a standout local player in her era – representing teams such as TCC and the Cougar Cats. Inspired by... Read more of this article
Darrika Simons On Giving Back To Netball
[Written by Stephen Wright] Darrika Simons has fallen in love with netball not once, but twice. Now, she is channelling that passion into developing the next generation of players as a youth coach for the North Village Lady Rams. A Lady Rams player in the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League, Simons has been lending her experience to the club’s... Read more of this article
Selah Tuzo On Lifelong Love For Netball
[Written by Stephen Wright] Selah Tuzo can hardly recall a time when netball was not a central part of her life. Growing up, she was immersed in the sport, watching her mother, Tanika White, play and coach for Storm – formerly Netts – at Bernard Park. From an early age, Tuzo was eager to get on the court, and the moment her mother placed a ball... Read more of this article
Ciarra Izzie On Introduction To Netball
[Written by Stephen Wright] For Ciarra Izzie, joining the Docksiders netball team was the perfect way to immerse herself in island life after moving to Bermuda from Ireland four years ago. Eager to expand her social circle, Izzie took her neighbour’s advice and headed to Docksider Restaurant to introduce herself to the team. That decision proved to... Read more of this article
Amali Powell On Her Love For Netball
[Written by Stephen Wright] Amali Powell is among a distinguished list of Bermudian athletes who have excelled in multiple sports. Powell grew up playing netball and basketball and is equally adept on either court, representing Storm and Bermuda Under-16 and Under-21 in netball and attended Wilberforce University in Ohio on a basketball scholarship. Netball,... Read more of this article
Karlandra Smith On Phoenix Netball Family
[Written by Stephen Wright] Karlandra Smith says playing for the Phoenix Heat netball team has enriched her life in ways she never imagined when she first joined the programme as a high school student. Smith and several of her Berkeley Institute team-mates were invited by schoolteacher and coach Erica Russell to represent the Phoenix reserve team –... Read more of this article
Family Affair As Lindo’s Eye Netball Title
[Written by Stephen Wright] It has been a family affair at Lindo’s Tigers, where twin sisters Jahkenya and Jahtuere Trott, along with their younger sister Zariah Amory, have played a crucial role in driving the team to the top of the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League standings. Lindo’s, unbeaten in all eleven matches this season, are gearing... Read more of this article
Kiarrah Simons On St George’s Progress
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kiarrah Simons believes St George’s are making steady progress after delivering a series of promising performances in the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League. Simons, who has been with St George’s since they formed a new team three years ago, previously played for Dockies. She has witnessed firsthand the team’s... Read more of this article
Jordyn Morris On Lady Rams Family
[Written by Stephen Wright] For Jordyn Morris, the North Village Lady Rams are more than just a netball club – they are family. She first joined the Lady Rams’ youth programme at eight years old, where she nurtured her passion for the game and developed her skills. By 15, she had already earned a spot on the senior team, quickly establishing... Read more of this article
Hill-Edwards On Hot Peppers Netball Return
[Written by Stephen Wright] Destini Hill-Edwards believes the Hot Peppers netball team has made significant strides both on and off the court during their first season back in the Bermuda Netball Association Winter League. Although the team has yet to secure a victory, Hill-Edwards insists their progress cannot be measured solely by wins. As the team’s... Read more of this article
Kianté Lightbourne On Passion For Netball
[Written by Stephen Wright] Kianté Lightbourne cannot imagine her life without netball. A formidable defensive presence on the court and a dedicated contributor behind the scenes, Lightbourne’s outstanding displays for title-winning team Phoenix Heat earned her the Bermuda Netball Association’s [BNA] Winter League MVP award last season. At 28 years... Read more of this article
