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Saturday 14th 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.

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Saturday 7th 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.

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Saturday 23rd October – HLNC F Team Match Report

Hinckley Ladies F team played away to Cherry Bombs this week in what was a game of two halves.  The first game in the rain proved to be a challenge for both teams and whilst a determined Cherry bombs team started to take the lead in the first 5 minutes of the game, Hinckley managed to pull this back with hard defending forcing a number of errors by the Cherry Bombs attackers followed by some great shots at goal achieved for Hinckley.  At half time the score was 14–13 to Hinckley.  The third quarter started to prove difficult with Cherry Bombs getting some great interceptions and moving ahead to 23–18.  Hinckley came out in the fourth quarter and pushed hard in both defence and attack, losing the quarter by just one goal, however this was not quite enough with the final score 32–26 to Cherry Bombs. Player of the match was awarded to GA Anna Poulsen.

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Saturday 17th October – HLNC Match Report

D team winners

A Team

Hinckley Ladies Netball A were at Home this week, looking to continue their winning streak against Ernesford A. Both teams started out hard with end to end play and great shooting from both teams meant the first quarter ended up 11-11. Ernesford continued to attack hard and despite great defending from Hinckley Ernesford managed to gain a 7 goal lead at half time. Ernesford continued to convert their opportunities in the shooting circle and despite fantastic steady play down court from Centre Rebecca Oldfield, Hinckley were unable to convert at the same rate as Ernesford, losing the game 26-46. Player of the match was Ashleigh Oakes at WA.

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Saturday 10th October – HLNC Match Report

A Team

After last week’s win, Hinckley A were looking to continue their league success this season. At home to Nuneaton Old Eds, Hinckley started out strong at both attacking and defensive ends ensuring  a clear lead of 14 goals to 1 after the first quarter. Despite Old Eds attacking hard in the second, Hinckley’s defence circle duo of Claire Aspinall and Kate Randle ensured Hinckley’s lead remained through their tight defence and fantastic interceptions.  Going into the final quarter Hinckley had a 29-14 lead and with Hinckley’s Centre linking the attack and defence perfectly, controlling play and ensuring Hinckley secured a 38-21 victory. Player of the match was WA Ashleigh Oakes

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Saturday 3rd October – HLNC Match Report

HLNC E vs F Home Game

A Team

Hinckley Ladies Netball A team started the new season away at Harbury, who were new into Division 2 this season. Hinckley went out hard in the first quarter and great movement and accurate shooting from the shooting duo of Carmen Whitaker and Carole Payne created a 14-8 lead after the first quarter. Great defending and movement down the court allowed Hinckley a half time lead of 29-21. Despite better play by Harbury in the second half Hinckley maintained their composure to take the first win of the season 53-39. Player of the match was Ashleigh Oakes at WA.

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