u14 Neptune v Barr Beacon Bolts

Todays match was in the South Staffs County league against Barr Beacon Bolts

The first quarter started with the girls getting straight into the action by intercepting BBs ball not long after the whistle was blown. The ball quickly flowed up the court to Kitty who opened the scoring. Tia, Izzy M and Izzy G applied pressure in defence making sure the opposition attackers were aware they were in for a tough game. Izzy C and Evie H were working hard in the middle of court whilst Kitty and Phoebe took advantage of the several turnovers. The first quarter finished 8-2 to Neptune.

The 2nd quarter began, and Hannah was now GS. As the quarter advanced a few mistakes crept in which led to several loose passes which the opposition claimed and used to increase their goal tally. However, Neptune responded by continuing to put their shots away and at the half way point the score was now 13-5.

The 3rd quarter began, and Kitty was now at GA. This was the team’s best quarter with Izzy G, Tia and Izzy M piling the pressure on the opposition’s attackers by chasing down loose passes and rebound balls. This ensured the ball was fed back up the court through Izzy C and Evie H who made some effective passes into the attacking circle for both Hannah and Kitty to pop the shots away. End of the 3rd quarter 23-5.

The 4th quarter and Kitty was back at GS, Phoebe returned to GA, Hannah was GK and Tia at GD. Neptune now had the victory in sight however the opposition continued to make a game of it and never gave up. The girls used their experience to play safe and some smart passing resulted in a nice flow of play along the court to increase the score line. The match ended 27-6. Players Player of the Match Evie Hardwick and Umpires players player Izzy Cunnington.