Kangarilla have kept their hopes of a top-two finish alive after defeating fellow finals contender Noarlunga 56-49 during round nine action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) at Old Noarlunga on Saturday. In other games, Clarendon remained top of the ladder after a comfortable 62-31 win against Seaford Storm, McLaren Flat had a tight 46-42 over Croweaters, while Southern Stars won their fifth game of the season with a 42-30 victory against Meadows. 

Ladder (after round 9)

Clarendon 17, McLaren Flat 14, Kangarilla 12, Noarlunga 11, Southern Stars 10, Croweaters 6, Meadows 2, Seaford Storm 0.

Round 10 fixtures

Croweaters v Clarendon

McLaren Flat v Kangarilla

Meadows v Noarlunga

Seaford Storm v Southern Stars