Emanie ready to defend title at under-23 tourney

Defending champions, Emanie Netball Club plans to pull out all the stops to keep their title at the Guyana Netball Association National Under-23 Tournament which started yesterday afternoon at the National Gymnasium.

Coach Lavern Thomas-Fraser told Stabroek Sport that she was confident that the team would be able to defend its title at the tournament. “Yes, we will definitely be looking for a win this year. The preparation has been good, and we are as prepared as can be, as always,” she said. Thomas-Fraser noted that the key to the team’s performance is their mental toughness which she believes will give them the edge over other teams.

“I know we will win, one, because of the