ST JAMES, Jamaica—The ISSA Rural Area netball competition resumed on Tuesday with a series of thrilling matches, showcasing the dominance of double defending champions Holmwood Technical. The competition had been paused for nearly a month due to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in late October. Holmwood Technical kicked off their campaign with impressive victories in both the Junior and Senior categories, defeating Bishop Gibson High. The Junior team secured a narrow win with a score of 29-27, while the Senior team delivered a staggering 83-2 victory. Old Harbour High also emerged as double winners, triumphing over Tacky High with scores of 20-5 in the Juniors and 44-8 in the Seniors. Additionally, Old Harbour High defeated Charlemont High 18-2 in the Juniors and 44-8 in the Seniors. Kellits High and Central High exchanged victories; Kellits High won the Junior game 9-5, while Central High claimed a 24-19 win in the Seniors. In Montego Bay, Green Pond High secured two wins in the Junior competition, defeating hosts Mt Alvernia High 24-17 and Muschett High 30-9. Mt Alvernia High also achieved a decisive 36-2 victory over Muschett High. Other notable results included Iona High’s double win in the Juniors, beating St Mary Tech 19-9 and Oracabessa High 23-12, while Denbigh High defeated Glenmuir High 35-15 in the Juniors. In the Seniors, St Thomas Technical emerged victorious with a 22-9 win over Yallahs High.