On Saturday, May 16, the second installment of Netball Saint Lucia’s much-anticipated Coast 2 Coast Netball Tournament unfolded at the Vigie Sports Complex in Castries, delivering lopsided, decisive victories across both the senior and junior competitive divisions.
In the senior category, two squads stormed to commanding wins, kicking off the round with impressive displays of on-court dominance. Making their tournament debut, 2 Da Max Netball Academy — clad in purple uniforms — seized total control of the center court against Shamrock Seniors, leveraging their superior speed and coordinated athleticism to outpace their opponents from the opening whistle. Solid, consistent shooting from players Semaj Marguerite and Shem Maxwell locked in their lopsided 46-13 final score. Notably, the match featured sitting members of Netball Saint Lucia’s executive committee competing on both rosters, adding an extra layer of community engagement to the contest.
The second senior victory went to LFX Netballers, who secured their second consecutive tournament win after beating Kanawi Ballers by a 45-13 margin. The LFX roster boasts a wealth of elite experience, counting several current and former national team players among its ranks, including incumbent national captain Melika Destang. For Kanawi Ballers, the defeat marked their first loss of the 2026 tournament, following an opening-round win in April.
Over in the junior division, two new squads claimed the top spot in their respective matches. Little Sisters delivered a 25-9 defeat to White Blazers, handing White Blazers their second straight loss of the tournament. In the other junior matchup, Desruisseaux’s Ruby Red Darlings secured a 13-8 victory over Shamrock Juniors, powered by a standout offensive performance from shooter Jerannie Marquis of Beanefield Comprehensive.
To contextualize the tournament’s current standings, the opening round of competition was held on April 25 in Canaries, where Shamrock Juniors bested White Blazers 7-5, LFX defeated the Windward Islands School Games team 40-25, and Kanawi Ballers notched an opening victory over Shamrock Seniors 24-11.
The third and next leg of the Coast 2 Coast Netball Tournament is scheduled to take place at Fond St Jacques on Saturday, May 30, where competitors will continue vying for the overall tournament title.