By Anthony Foster, Freelance WriterTWELVE TEAMS will put their unbeaten record on the line when the final set of preliminary round matches in the Jamaica National Building Society JNBS-sponsored Jamaica Netball Association (JNA) Open League are played at the Leila Robinson Courts this afternoon, starting at 2:45p.m.
The teams with 100 per cent win records are Jamalco, Hampshire 'A', (Group A), Molynes United 'A' (Group B), Tivoli 'A', Alpha 'A' (Group C), Seneca 'A', Dela Vega 'A' (Group D), Waulgrovians, Ebony Strikers 'A' (Group E), Windalco (Group G), Police 'A' and Jetsetters 'A' (Group H).
So far, none of the eight zone winners has
been decided and with only the top team from each group assured of advancing to the knockout phase, today's matches promise to be very competitive and full of excitement.
In Group A, unbeaten Jamalco and Hampshire 'A', are tied for the leadership position on nine points and their clash this afternoon is almost certain to break the deadlock.
Unbeaten Molynes United 'A' are on top of Group B with 15, but should be hard pressed by Blades United, which share second place with Holy Childhood on 12 points.
Blades are aware that their only hope rests with a win, the same as Holy Childhood who should have an easier time against Speg 'C'.
Group C will also feature a top-of-the-table clash, between Tivoli 'A' and Alpha 'A', which are tied on 15 points. With both boasting a 100 per cent win record, this game is too close to call.
Over in Group D, all eyes will be on courts three and four at 4:15 p.m. when Seneca 'A' and Dela Vega 'A' oppose Speg 'B' and Arnett Gardens respectively.
Both Seneca 'A' and Dela Vega 'A' are locked on 10 points, but the former seem to have an easier match against Speg 'B' (six points).
Many-time champions Waulgrovians (15 points) need a win to take Group E honours, and they will seek it against second place Ebony Strikers 'A' (13).
However, Group F will not be decided until next Tuesday, this when Speg 'A' and Omega 'A' face-off in a top-of-the-table clash.
TODAY'S GAMES
2:45p.m.: Magics vs Rollington Town; Holy Childhood vs Speg 'C'; Ebony Strikers 'C' vs Alpha 'B'.
3:30p.m.: Omega 'B' vs Seneca 'B'; Central Links vs UWI Revolution; Leiba Gardens vs Progressive Strikers; New Kingston Raiders vs Waterhouse.
4:15p.m.: Windalco vs Braeton 'A'; Alpha 'A' vs Tivoli 'A', Arnett Gardens vs Dela Vega 'A', Seneca 'A' vs Speg 'B'.
5:00p.m.: Police 'A' vs Jetsetters 'A', Red Challenge 'B' vs Hampshire 'B', Eden Strikers 'A' vs Duhaney Strikers.
5:45: Waulgrovians vs Ebony Strikers 'A', Blades vs Molynes United 'A'; Eden Strikers vs Tredegar Park; Jamalco vs Hampshire 'A'.
