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The Hinckley Ladies Netball Hornettes side were the big winners this week as they triumphed over Harbury in the flexi league last Wednesday. Playing a strong game despite the wind and rain the Hornettes benefited from a strong shooting duo made up of Tracey Pallet and Gemma Braga, ensuring a good win of 38-27. Player of the match went to Ede Roche, who adapted well to three positions on court!
Hinckley Ladies A team began the New Year away at Coventry Sphinx. The first quarter was fast paced and it took both teams a while to settle. Sphinx were leading 10-6 at the end of the first quarter and with many accurate interceptions in the second, pulled away to a 21-11 advantage by half time. Hinckley made inspired, tactical changes for the second half, resulting in a stronger third quarter, with increased possession and more control of the game, closing the gap to 7 goals going into the final period. The last quarter was extremely tense with players pushing themselves to make every goal count. Hinckley’s dynamic shooting duo pulled together to shoot 14 successful goals and get level 35-35 with only 20 seconds to go on the clock. Sharp action from Hinckley’s Centre and Wing Attack fed the last ball of the game straight to their Shooter who converted to give Hinckley the goal for a 36-35 victory. Player of the match went to interception superstar Ashleigh Oakes.
Once again Hinckley Ladies will be venturing down to Mine Head Butlins for a weekend of Sun, Sand and Netball!
Date: Friday 1st July – Sunday 3rd July 2016
Where: Butlins, Minehead (We all drive down in convoy depending on available leaving times)
Who: Any member of HLNC past or present are welcome, you do have to be over 18Â before 1st July 2016.
Price: £125 total. This includes accommodation for three nights, an estimated petrol donation (depending on how many people come). Any money not used will be put in a kitty for a meal together.
A deposit of £30 will need to be paid to Emma by 27th January. (We are aware January is a tight money month, if you are 100% coming to tour but are struggling to pay £30 before 27.01.2016 please speak to Emma directly she can help)
Please fill in the ‘I Wanna Go On Tour Form’ to register your interest by Friday 15th January.
For further information please contact Emma Draycott at tournaments@hinckleyladiesnetball.com
More info on the weekend itself can be found here!
Going into the Christmas break it was a good final match of 2015 for the Hinckley Ladies teams this weekend. Hinckley A were at Home to Leamington B this week, looking for a win after a loss to Leamington’s C team earlier this season. Hinckley had a slow start to the match, going down 12 goals to 6 but after the first quarter Hinckley stepped up their game and fantastic defence allowed Hinckley to shorten the gap by half time to 14-12. A great all round third quarter and on form shooting from player of the match Carmen Whitaker gave Hinckley the lead by a single goal going into the final 15 minutes. It was a nerve racking last quarter as Hinckley pulled ahead by four then fell behind by one, Hinckley managed to remain calm and with a tight defence and conversion of opportunities by the Hinckley shooters ensured themselves a 29-28 victory.
Continue reading “Saturday 12th December – HLNC Match report”
Hinckley Ladies had two games cancelled this week due to the high winds, at one venue the post was actually blown over. However, the remaining three teams excelled under the extreme conditions and were rewarded with three wins.
Hinckley B team took on second in the league Leamington E at home in very blustery conditions. Play was steady to take into account the weather conditions. Hinckley took a small lead and due to tactical play from Centre Sadie Baker maintained it throughout. Player of the match went to Goal Attack Emily Harrison whose shooting was on target despite the wind doing it’s best to make things difficult. Final score 20-16 to Hinckley.
Continue reading “Saturday 5th December – HLNC Match Report”
The Hinckley Hornettes battled hard againstHighway in the third match of the Wednesday night Flexi League. With aresilient attacking team made up of Aly Steele and Tracey Pallett shooting,backed up in Wing Attack by Leanne Easdown and Centre Fiona Holliland,there were many opportunities to score.
Highway found it difficult to penetratethe Hornettes defensive line made up of Katie Foster, Ede Roche and SarahWard. Despite strong play from all members, the lead slipped away in thefinal quarter, with the Hornettes losing 17-19. Â Joint Player of theMatch went to Tracey Pallett, Goal Attack and Sarah Ward, Goal Keeper.
A Team
Away at LMR Rugby A, Hinckley A team started out strong, managing to gain a great lead at the start of the first quarter through great court play, defence and shooting. Despite LMR beginning to convert towards the end of the first quarter bringing back some goals, Hinckley maintained the lead 8-4 at the end of the quarter. The cold and the wind started to affect Hinckley and despite great defensive work, Hinckley struggled to take the ball down court to the shooters allowing LMR to make up the deficit to a score of 21 all at the end of the third quarter. Hinckley were unable to remain composed and keep possession in the final quarter, whilst LMR stepped up a gear and converted all of their opportunities to win the game 31-25, Hinckley just missing out on an extra point. Player of the match was Ashleigh Oakes.
Continue reading “Saturday 21st November – HLNC Match Report”
A Team
Hinckley A team were looking to get back to winning ways at home to Stockton B this week. Both teams started out strong with end to end play and the score line going goal for goal, Hinckley just having a lead at the end of the first quarter 6-5. Fantastic defensive work stopped Stockton from catching up Hinckley’s lead with great interceptions from Kate Randle and Hinckley converting goals at a higher rate meant that Hinckley had a comfortable lead at half time of 18-10. Hinckley managed to maintain possession in the second half with Rebecca Oldfield linking the attack and defence to lead Hinckley to a 33-15 win with Ashleigh Oakes at Player of the Match.
Continue reading “Saturday 14th November – HLNC Match Report”
D Team
Despite the wind and rain Hinckley D team remained cool, calm and collected with steady balls, tight marking and unstoppable shooting! Numerous interceptions turned the defensive play into attacking play as Hinckley kept applying the pressure to Alec High for the whole 60 minutes. The D team also made use of some excellent lob tactics after a great midweek training session from Coach Jayne Marlow. Final score was a magnificent 59-39 win to Hinckley and POM was Holly Hemsley.
Continue reading “Saturday 7th November – HLNC Match Report”
