Double success for school's netball stars

WINTERBOURNE Academy's netball teams won two finals and were runners up in a third as they took the West of England Netball Finals by storm.

The school's Under-16 side played Writhlington School in the final and came out very convincing 44-19 winners.

PE teacher Sophie Cleverly said: "From the first quarter, the girls gave it everything on the court. "Their determination and tenacity gave them a convincing lead from the get-go.

"The girls continued to fight throughout."

The Year 9 team then blew away the side from Redland Green in their final, chalking up a resounding 55-16 victory which Mrs Cleverly described as "a true team effort".

The school's Year 7 team also made their final and while they ended up on the wrong side of a 28-19 scoreline against Wellsway School in the final, Mrs Cleverly said the inexperienced team "really showed heart on the court" and learnt a lot from the experience.

She added: "All the students were a credit to the school and showed impeccable behaviour and sportsmanship. As a PE department we are very proud.

"We would also like to highlight Emma Brown, Beth Lewis and Eva Emmett for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the department and school sport.

"Their contribution to school sport has been outstanding since they joined in year 7, culminating in coaching and mentoring the younger students."