KNUTSFORD could not prevent Warrington and District Summer League title favourites Capricorn from extending a winning run, but they did get closer to the champions-elect.

Goal attack Andrea Whiston was their best performer during a 46-32 defeat in the Premier Division at Newton-le-Willows on Wednesday.

Knutsford's seconds beat Beechwood 36-13 in Division One, when player-coach Emma Pike received the player of the match nomination.

In Division Two, Knutsford's thirds missed out on a chance to swap places with their opponents Warrington Town fifths when they went down 23-11.

Ellie Ford was Knutsford fourths star turn in a 27-7 reverse against Capricorn's seconds in Division Three.

Fixtures

Warrington and District Summer Netball League

Wednesday, July 6 

At Hope Academy, Newton-le-Willows

Premier Division (7pm): Knutsford v Warrington Town

Division One (7.45pm): Panthers v Knutsford 2nd

Division Two (7.45pm): Warrington Town 4th v Knutsford 3rd

Division Three (7pm): Halton 3rd v Knutsford 4th

Division Four (8.30pm): Knutsford 5th v Halton 4th