McLaren Flat won their first game of the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) A1 season following a tight 48-44 win against Croweaters at STA Headquarters on Saturday. In other games, Pulse went back to the top of the ladder with a convincing 64-34 victory against Seaford Storm, while Clarendon made it a three-way tie at the top, with a thrilling 46-44 win over arch rival Kangarilla. 

In the A2 competition, Noarlunga won their top-of-the-ladder clash with McLaren Flat to remain undefeated after a 48-36 victory at Old Noarlunga. In other games, Southern Stars consolidated their spot in the top four with a 39-24 win over Port Noarlunga, while Clarendon had a big 66-28 win over Valley Vikings.    

A1 Ladder (After Round 8)

Pulse 12, Kangarilla 12, Clarendon 12, Seaford Storm 6, Croweaters 4, McLaren Flat 2.

A2 Ladder (After Round 8)

Noarlunga 16, McLaren Flat 12, Clarendon 8, Southern Stars 8, Valley Vikings 4, Port Noarlunga 0.

Round 9 fixture - A1 (2.00pm)

Seaford Storm v Kangarilla

McLaren Flat v Pulse

Clarendon v Croweaters

Round 9 fixture - A2 (3.30pm)

Clarendon v Noarlunga

McLaren Flat v Port Noarlunga 

Southern Stars v Valley Vikings