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Guernsey Panthers unexpectedly earn their first ever promotion

IT WAS a memorable weekend for one island sporting team –  Saffery Panthers – as the netballers learned on Friday night that they had been promoted to Division Two South for the first time.

Guernsey Panthers unexpectedly earn their first ever promotion
Guernsey Panthers unexpectedly earn their first ever promotion / Guernsey Press

IT WAS a memorable weekend for one island sporting team – Saffery Panthers – as the netballers learned on Friday night that they had been promoted to Division Two South for the first time.

That is without the need to compete in next month's play-offs.

Having finished third in Division Three South for the third time in four seasons they thought they would have to play in a four-team tournament to try and earn their first promotion.

But the withdrawal of a team from Division One, as well as Sussex NRG Pumas being unable to field a team for the play-offs, means that Panthers enter the eight-team Division Two, while Eagles Two and Swan Centre retain their places.

Meanwhile, Guernsey FC are still waiting to confirm their Ryman South survival after losing 3-2 at home to Horsham on Saturday.

  • Full story, plus GFC's match report, in Monday's Guernsey Press.