KEYSTONES' Pippa Curtis and Diny Harwood inspired them to a 52-32 win over Abbot in the Worcester City Summer Netball League.

Curtis was excellent in defence and Harwood provided accurate shooting in the division three encounter.

But Abbot battled well with a player down as centre Karen Bevan and wing-attack Kate Webb worked solidly.

Despite even first and last quarters, Lions did enough to take a 44-29 win over Saracen Saints.

Ledbury Magpies lost 48-27 against Smart Cut, despite fine performance from juniors Charlotte Evans, Emily Dixon and Danica Ashman.

Shooters' Naomi Flint and Lisa Tustin were influential in Pacers' 38-17 victory over division five Malvern Comets Red.

An extremely competitive affair saw division one opponents Misys and Saracen Colts share the points in a tight 33-33 draw.

Despite being a player down, Headliners held a four-goal half-time lead against Smart Cut 2 with the help of solid defending from Lisa Imondi and Helen Danks.

Smart Cut levelled 20-20 but consistent shooting from Headliners frustrated their opponents with the fixture ending 29-29.

Malvern Comets Green utilised their junior players in a division four fixture with Castaways. Lucy Coomer excelled at wing-attack and Comets won 35-32.

Strong interceptions were key to Wildcats' early lead in their division four match with Smart Cut Hawcs. The second quarter saw a spirited fightback from the latter to take a 14-12 half-time advantage.

But Wildcats' team spirit prevailed as they won by two points. Beth Sheppard was their player-of-the-match.

Accurate shooting from Evesham Reds' Becky Giles was vital in her team's narrow 42-36 victory over premier division Malvern Ladies who hit back through Sally Jakeman.

The pace and set-plays of Malvern Juniors proved too much for Starlight in division five as they triumphed 57-16.

Carla Johnson, of Juniors, and Sharon Guiver, of Starlight, earned the player-of-the-match votes.