ROYAL Wootton Bassett found themselves in a winning groove at the weekend as the club’s first, second and third teams all scooped victories in their respective divisions.
Bassett A continued their impressive Division Three form as they made the trip to face Jets A.
A strong start at both ends of the court saw Bassett control the tie, with a large quantity of turnovers proving to be Jets' undoing.
Persistence paid of for Bassett, who eventually claimed a comfortable 57-19 victory – Annabel Hosking picked up Player of the Match as Bassett kept the pressure on league leaders RTM.
In Division Four, Bassett B made a slow start against Raychem E.
A poor first quarter saw Bassett fall behind, but the unbeaten hosts soon established a foothold in the game and started to make some much-needed turnovers.
Coupled with Bassett’s accurate shooting, Raychem quickly found themselves chasing the game as Jess Smith’s dogged work in defence helped Bassett record a 50-29 victory.
The win ensured Bassett remained second in Division Four, now just five points behind league leaders Faringdon with a game in hand.
Bassett C, meanwhile, completed the clean sweep against Mordon C in an entertaining Division Five contest.
Hosts Bassett went ahead by a point at the end of the first quarter, but even second and third quarters levelled the contest.
Strong mid-court play and accurate shooting saw Bassett re-establish and then stretch their lead in the game-winning fourth, though.
Laura Robbins’ efforts helped the hosts record a 51-42 win, bringing Bassett level on points with table topping Pinehurst D.
Lawn meanwhile experienced a weekend of mixed results.
The club’s first team slipped to a 43-51 home loss against Raychem B while Lawn B’s impressive run of form continued as they picked up their fifth win of the season at Croft B – winning 32-46.
Lawn C’s trip to Fairford B was cancelled after the hosts failed to field a team.
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