Author: Cara Stuckey

Looking to continue winning form, Hinckley A were home to Harbury A this week. A bad start put Hinckley on the back foot as they were unable to convert as successfully as Harbury leaving them down by 8 after the first quarter. Despite fantastic periods of court play from defence all the way down to the shooting circle, Harbury’s height in defence and attack ensured Hinckley were unable to reduce the scoreline. Persistence from Hinckley ensured a point for the home team despite a final score of 56-37. Player of the match was once again Ashleigh Oakes at WA.

Hinckley B team lost away to Coventry and North Warwick B 60-15 with Goal Keeper Laura Williams awarded player of the match.

Continue reading “Saturday 16th January – HLNC Match Report”

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.

Continue reading “Saturday 9th January – HLNC Match report”

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”