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Outstanding Netball Success for Years 7, 8 and 9!

On Thursday 22nd October, Years 7, 8 and 9 took to the courts at our home venue, Abbs Cross, for an exciting evening of netball. With all three teams playing simultaneously, it was a busy evening filled with energy, teamwork and some fantastic performances!

All three teams put in outstanding performances, securing three brilliant victories.

Year 7 vs Hornchurch High – Won 12–0

The Year 7 team dominated their match, keeping possession superbly and restricting Hornchurch High to just two opportunities to enter their shooting third. Rugile, Ameila and Esilda demonstrated excellent pace and fast defending play, while Tayah was deservedly named Player of the Match. Bridget and Ameila with some excellent goals, whilst Nancy and Tayah was able to go get the ball to them.

Year 8 vs Hornchurch High – Won 9–1

Year 8 produced a fantastic team performance, combining excellent shooting with determined defending. Merkhima made some excellent interceptions, while Kyra was named Player of the Match for her outstanding contribution. With some fantastic combinations of teamwork Catalina and Zainab in defence, Matilda and Kyra in shooting, Arazona and Isabelle in centre third attack, Arbjana and Maria in centre third defence.

Year 9 vs Francis Bardsley – Won 15–2

Year 9 finished the evening in style with an impressive 15–2 victory. Leah made some excellent interceptions, and Maya was named Player of the Match following a brilliant performance. With more than 7 players to this team the girls know when and how to stay winning when swapping. Mya, Amariah scored excellent goals. Favour, Emily, Evelina and Kree with great defence. Alayna, Adelina, Leah and Nickoya with great attacking. 

Across all three teams, there was some exceptional shooting from Amariah, Maya, Kyra, Matilda, Bridget and Amelia. Defensively, Catalina and Zainab worked brilliantly together to prevent the opposition from gaining ground and creating scoring opportunities. Rugile in Year 7, Leah in Year 9 and merkhima in Year 8 also deserve recognition for their excellent interceptions.

Although these are just some of the individual highlights, every girl contributed to a fantastic evening of netball. The teamwork, determination, communication and skill on display were a credit to all three teams.

Three matches, three victories and a fantastic evening for our netball teams! Well done to all the girls involved.