U14D Victory

'The U14Ds were an absolutely bundle of joy. They were fast and swift with amazing agility. We played a quick-paced game, making the ball travel quickly from player to player in rapid, strong, sharp passes. This made it hard for Lancing College to defend our attacks, thus allowing us to take a 2 goal lead in the first quarter. Alice, Maggie, and Nathania made it hard for Lancing to get the ball into the D, by using their solid defensive tactics. Elisabeth and Poppy worked together to defend and transfer the ball to the shooters effortlessly. With precise shooting from Lucia, Claire, and Chloe, the U14Ds snatched the win 22-4. Extremely well done to everyone for playing fantastically. Special mention to Lucia who received Girl of the Game, and Chloe and Nathania who received Coaches’ Players.'

Nathania and Chloe

The U18As had a competitive match against Lancing College on the weekend. Both teams were evenly matched, and it was a close game.

Katie and Phoebe did a great job of getting the ball to Millie and Lizzie, and we were matching their goals with our own. In Defence, Lila, Sylva, and Erin, were up against some fast Lancing attacking players, but were still making turnovers. However, Lancing were putting up a good zone defence against us, making it hard to move the ball through the mid-court. We were doing well though by the end of the first quarter, and the score was 6-6, all tied.

Lancing then picked up the pace and we found it difficult to match their speed down the court. They were making turnovers in our attack and they took the lead 16-10. Maria did a great job as WD in the second quarter, really sticking on their player and putting the pressure on. In the third quarter, we started to bring it back. Pearl gave us the boost we needed, zipping around the court, always offering an option and making great interceptions also. Erin was amazing at GA, and she plays well in any position! Her movement is lovely and she gets her shots in, even though it's not her first choice position.

Lila and Sylva were forcing rebounds and we were starting to turn the ball over again. We actually drew in this quarter, which was a brilliant turn-around. The last quarter was close again, and we were looking great, with the defence putting pressure on, and we were moving the ball beautifully down court. Izzy was offering some lovely forward options, Millie was holding her player, allowing Lizzie to tuck in behind, and Pearl to feed the overhead in. We won the last quarter and, if the game had been 5 minutes longer, I think we would have bought it back. Well done to Lizzie for POM. Coaches' Player goes to Maria, for sticking tight to their player and offering great options down the court.