Reigning premier Pulse started their premiership defence with a 46-38 win over arch rival Clarendon during round one action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Noarlunga defeated McLaren Flat 37-30, while Southern Stars had a strong 48-32 win against Kangarilla. 

Ladder (after round 1)

Southern Stars 2, Noarlunga 2, Pulse 2, Clarendon 0, McLaren Flat 0, Kangarilla 0.

Round 2 fixtures (home team named first)

Kangarilla v Clarendon

McLaren Flat v Pulse

Noarlunga v Southern Stars