Netball News

This season we have endured snow and rain, with the odd burst of sunshine, but nothing has stopped all players from going out and giving their best performances every game.

There have been many memorable moments this season across both Senior and Junior netball – it really has been a season to be proud of. Individual player improvements have been recognised in every match in each of the ten teams and the Most Valuable Player awards (MVPs) for this season are awarded to Lulu Belgeonne, Grace Murray, Lara Nolan, Claire Mukuru, Hattie Pope, Romily Trevelyan-Johnson, Emily Stewart, Lottie Freyman and Hana Clode. This is in recognition of their outstanding contribution and performance across the term.

The game of the season goes to the 1st VII against Bede’s at home, winning with a staggering 30-goal difference, just a few days after competing in a very long SISNA Tournament.

House Netball

House netball started with a bang in mid-March, with the usual face paint and House accessories taking over the courts. It was great to see both Junior and Senior teams encouraging one another and showing their true House spirit.

The Junior results were as follows:

Manor (1st); Sankey’s (2nd); Handford (3rd); Saints’ (4th); Field’s (5th)

The Senior results were as follows:

Sankey’s (1st); Field’s (2nd); Handford (3rd); Saint’s (4th); Manor (5th).

The U14A take the award for most improved and team of the season; it has been great to see them gelling both on and off the court. With the highest success rate this term, they have had a hugely successful season, beating our rivals Bede’s and Ardingly very convincingly.

Alongside school matches we have continued in the Worthing League on a Monday and Thursday evening – a fantastic opportunity to develop our players, playing against women of different experience levels and playing styles. Our school team – known as Scorpions – have won an impressive 16 out of 18 games, gaining promotion to Division 1 next season. A fantastic achievement.

Full Colours for Netball are awarded to: Isabella Hope, Poppy Sutcliffe, Riva Sangari, Lulu Belgeonne and Bea Jordan.

Half colours are awarded to: Mia Jackson, Ellie-Fisher Shah, Amelie Turner, Mimi Church and Christina Middlemas.