u14 Neptune v Withymoor

Tonight’s fixture was the 1st for Neptune in the Walsall midweek Netball League. The team were aware that the matches in this league were always going to be a challenge however will prove to be invaluable experience.

The team got off to a good start immediately applying pressure. Both Izzys and Tara in centre court were using their space effectively looking for those all-important interceptions. Tia and Hannah were standing firm in defence and claimed several rebounds which were fed to Phoebe and Rhiannon, the ball was used to good effect and several successful turnovers were achieved. The girls finished the first quarter ahead 6-3.

The 2nd quarter and Evie H was now on at WD. The opposition seemed to be warmed up now and got back into the game increasing their score line. Neptune continued to play their game like they had been doing in the first quarter. The opposition began to pull back and at half time the score was 11-10 to the opposition.

The 3rd quarter and Izzy G was now back on court as GK. Neptune continued with both Izzy G and Tia pressuring and marking well in their area ensuring the opposition attackers didn’t have an easy shot. Evie, Izzy C and Tara again made use of their space to get the balls up the court for Phoebe and Rhiannon to put their shots away. This quarter was very evenly matched between the 2 teams with Withymoor finishing with a slender lead 18-16.

The final quarter and Hannah was now back on court. The girls continued to work well together with the same game strategy that had been displayed throughout the match. The experience of the opposition was enough to ensure they held their lead until the end and the game finished 23-20. Great first game ladies.