NDNA 2025: Wagin and Williams notch impressive wins in second round of A1 competition

It was a tough and competitive game in this week’s Narrogin and Districts Netball Association A1 fixture as Wagin faced off against Pingelly in a fast-paced and physical encounter.

Wagin, known for their sharp game sense and strong defensive pressure, brought their trademark intensity from the outset, putting Pingelly under pressure early.

Pingelly took some time to adapt to Wagin’s speed and style of play, finding themselves on the back foot during the opening quarter.

However, by the third term, they began to find their rhythm, piecing together several impressive passages of play and settling into the contest.

Despite this, Wagin maintained their high intensity right through to the final whistle with a convincing win.

In the other A1 match, Williams defeated Wickepin 59-44.

This year’s A1 competition features just four teams, Pingelly, Wagin, Wickepin and Williams.

While a smaller competition presents its own challenges, each team is making the most of the opportunity to compete at a higher level.

As the three-week grading period wraps up with this weekend’s round, there’s space for conversation about how best to support both competitiveness and participation in the competition, particularly as community sport continues to evolve and clubs work to field teams across all divisions.

In the junior ranks, the JD3 competition delivered a stand-out game between Pingelly and Waves.

The match showcased the skills of young players who are developing rapidly and gaining valuable court experience each week.

The joy on their faces was contagious, matched by the enthusiastic support from the sidelines.

The future of netball is looking bright.

It was also fantastic to see the NDNA Green Shirt umpires out on court.

Their growth is becoming more evident each week as they gain confidence with the support of experienced umpire mentors.

Congratulations to these emerging umpires for stepping up and with more umpires always needed, it’s promising to see the next generation coming through.