Jamaica Sweeps South Africa 3-0 to Win Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series
Series Summary
On Saturday, Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls captured the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series with a dominant 58-47 victory over South Africa. The 11-point victory helped the home side sweep the three-match series at the National Indoor Sports Centre, following a 2-1 series win over England in the Vitality Netball Horizon Series last November.
Coach’s Reaction
Sunshine Girls head coach Sasher-Gaye Henry was especially pleased with the team’s performance. “We are excited for the win and very grateful for the opportunity. This is a journey we have started, and it is our second encounter. We’re truly grateful for our results,” Henry said after the victory. “We want to recover, and we want to build on these ladies. The girls will return to the leagues, we will work hard on our skills development, and we will look at other prospects. It is a long journey ahead, and we still want to bring in more persons based on what we have right now,” she added.
Game Highlights
The Sunshine Girls got off to a blazing start, establishing a 10-goal lead inside the first six minutes of the game. However, the introduction of Elmere van de Berg and Kamogelo Maseko helped South Africa recover, closing the gap to a five-goal deficit (14-9) at the end of the first quarter.
But Jamaica’s Shimona Jok took over proceedings in the ensuing quarter, netting 37 of her 40 attempts to end the series with only six missed shots across all three games. Her efforts helped the Sunshine Girls reestablish their commanding lead, leading 29-19 at the half.
The third quarter was much of the same, with Jamaica continuing to be aggressive in the shooting circle, with Jok and Shanice Beckford dominating proceedings. They coasted to victory without much alarm. Beckford scored 14 of her 19 attempts, while Rhea Dixon netted all five of her shots.
For South Africa, van de Berg scored 30 of her 33 attempts, while Maseko ended the game with 16 goals from 17 attempts.
Conclusion
The Sunshine Girls’ dominant performance in the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series is a testament to their hard work and dedication. With a strong start and a commanding lead, they were able to coast to victory without much alarm. The team’s coach, Sasher-Gaye Henry, was pleased with the team’s performance and is looking forward to building on their success.
FAQs
Q: Who won the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series?
A: Jamaica’s Sunshine Girls won the series 3-0, sweeping all three matches against South Africa.
Q: What was the score of the final match?
A: The final match ended with a score of 58-47 in favor of Jamaica.
Q: Who was the top scorer for Jamaica?
A: Shimona Jok was the top scorer for Jamaica, netting 37 of her 40 attempts.
Q: Who was the top scorer for South Africa?
A: Elmere van de Berg was the top scorer for South Africa, scoring 30 of her 33 attempts.