A ROUND-UP of the action from Croydon Netball League this weekend.
Premier Division: Chequers A vs Lifeline A Undeterred by their narrow defeat to top of the league Coombe last week, Chequers took to the court feeling positive and focused. Hard work in training paid off at both ends of the court, with passes flowing well in attack, and defenders putting strong pressure on throughout the first quarter. Pip Rata and Leanne Watson-Charles dominated under the post, in spite of blinding sunlight making it difficult to score. The first quarter ended 16-8 in Chequers favour. The second quarter saw the return of Clare Hargreave, who came on at C for Chequers and made life difficult for Lifeline's defenders with some well placed long balls into the shooting circle. At half time the score was 27-17. Kia Wnuk took the court for Chequers at WD in the third quarter, making a welcome comeback after some maternity leave. Chequers turned up the pressure to increase their lead, ending the quarter 41-29 up. Lifeline dominated the last quarter, taking advantage of unforced errors by the Chequers team and maintaining their shooting accuracy. The sun brightened everyone's moods though and the game was played in good spirits, with lots of laughter between the teams on court. The final score was 48-41 to Chequers, with Pip Rata as umpires' player and Lucy Johnston as players' player.
ALSO in the Premier Division, Coombe v Portas. Excellent game of netball both teams attacking and defending well to reach a draw on the final whistle. 29-29. Most sporting player given by the umpires were Maddy Mcintyre for Portas and Kathryn Goodridge for Coombe.
MEANWHILE in Division 1, United vs Hayes. Hanging at the bottom of the table along with HS B and Hayes, United were gunning for a much needed win. Hayes matched United in an even first quarter; 10 all. With the score drawing both teams evenly contested the ball. A late burst from Hayes saw them pull away a lead by half time. Defending was tight but Hayes GA Julie Pummell had her eye in and rarely missing, took Hayes to a convincing win. 54-31. Most sporting players: United GD. Emma Waldron, Hayes GD. Lacy Congram.
Chequers B vs Roundwood B Chequers B were on form again winning against Roundwood B by 51-38.
Division 3: United B v Selsdon United B were looking for a win against Selsdon but it was not to be. Selsdon kept their lead through each quarter, both teams were defending hard and Selsdon GS was on form throughout the match which gave them the win 31-36 . Umpires player for United was Tracy Murrell GD and for Selsdon Carol Woodword GK.
Division 4 HS C beat Welcome 32-16. Umpires gave most sporting player to HS Sophie Spain.
Premier Division: Chequers A vs Lifeline A Undeterred by their narrow defeat to top of the league Coombe last week, Chequers took to the court feeling positive and focused. Hard work in training paid off at both ends of the court, with passes flowing well in attack, and defenders putting strong pressure on throughout the first quarter. Pip Rata and Leanne Watson-Charles dominated under the post, in spite of blinding sunlight making it difficult to score. The first quarter ended 16-8 in Chequers favour. The second quarter saw the return of Clare Hargreave, who came on at C for Chequers and made life difficult for Lifeline's defenders with some well placed long balls into the shooting circle. At half time the score was 27-17. Kia Wnuk took the court for Chequers at WD in the third quarter, making a welcome comeback after some maternity leave. Chequers turned up the pressure to increase their lead, ending the quarter 41-29 up. Lifeline dominated the last quarter, taking advantage of unforced errors by the Chequers team and maintaining their shooting accuracy. The sun brightened everyone's moods though and the game was played in good spirits, with lots of laughter between the teams on court. The final score was 48-41 to Chequers, with Pip Rata as umpires' player and Lucy Johnston as players' player.
ALSO in the Premier Division, Coombe v Portas. Excellent game of netball both teams attacking and defending well to reach a draw on the final whistle. 29-29. Most sporting player given by the umpires were Maddy Mcintyre for Portas and Kathryn Goodridge for Coombe.
MEANWHILE in Division 1, United vs Hayes. Hanging at the bottom of the table along with HS B and Hayes, United were gunning for a much needed win. Hayes matched United in an even first quarter; 10 all. With the score drawing both teams evenly contested the ball. A late burst from Hayes saw them pull away a lead by half time. Defending was tight but Hayes GA Julie Pummell had her eye in and rarely missing, took Hayes to a convincing win. 54-31. Most sporting players: United GD. Emma Waldron, Hayes GD. Lacy Congram.
Chequers B vs Roundwood B Chequers B were on form again winning against Roundwood B by 51-38.
Division 3: United B v Selsdon United B were looking for a win against Selsdon but it was not to be. Selsdon kept their lead through each quarter, both teams were defending hard and Selsdon GS was on form throughout the match which gave them the win 31-36 . Umpires player for United was Tracy Murrell GD and for Selsdon Carol Woodword GK.
Division 4 HS C beat Welcome 32-16. Umpires gave most sporting player to HS Sophie Spain.
