2017-18 HLNC Teams

A Team

Nicola Coulson

Kate Chamberlain

Anna Kinsella

Bex Oldfield

Ash Oakes

Carmen Whitaker

Jess Rainbow

Carole Payne

 

B Team

Emma Draycott

Jess Pickering

Nicole Wallace

Caron Ogdon

Liz Newman

Holly Hemsley

Lynda Sanders

Beth Willers

 

C Team

Jo Oakes

Annis Pears

Beck Kenney

Lucy Masser

Sue Ley

Darcey Arrowsmith

Emily Harrison

 

D Team

Ella Wilkinson

Heather Fraser

Ede Roche

Anita King

Helen Vause

Milly Hemus

Anna Poulson

Zoe Stokes

 

E Team

Jade Isaac

Steph Morton

Anna Ball

Amy Saunders

Lucy Connolley

Emily Lawrie

Wallis Newitt

Claire Mawson

Lucy Ibbetson

Katie Eaves

 

Super Sub – Gemma Braga

Saturday 15th October – HLNC Match Report

With the A team their Goal Attack down, Darcey Arrowsmith stepped up from the B team to face Stockton. Hinckley A started with a storm leading 11-6 at the end of the first quarter. They continued to progress and improve throughout the game and this was not just down to the forever flowing attack taking their chances. The defensive duo of Kate Chamberlain and Alice Roche only allowed Stockton to let in two goals in the 3rd quarter taking  it to 38-12 to Hinckley. Hinckley held this performance and progressed it even further by playing some very good netball, scoring a whopping 19 goals in the last quarter to make the final score 57-20. POM Ashleigh Oakes.

It was the day of the first of many local derby matches, with Hinckley having three teams in the same division this year. A solid, strong Hinckley D team  took to the courts against the much respected Hinckley B ,dictating the play by taking the lead of 10 in the 1st 2 quarters. Both defensive teams worked tirelessly to overturn centres and intercepted passes .  A change of player in the B team for the third quarter  meant fresh legs and helped them to decrease the lead by overturning a few of the centres but the D’s held tight chasing every ball down to secure their third win in a row for the season! Player of the match went to Sue Ley for Hinckley D and joint POM for Hinckley B went to Anna Kinsella and Denise Ibbetson.

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Saturday 12th March – HLNC Match Report

A Team

A depleted Hinckley A were home to LMR Rugby A this week having to draft in two C team players to make up a full side. Both teams started out strong, going goal for goal but Hinckley were just able to pull ahead managing a lead of 15-10 after the first 15 minutes. The Hinckley side maintaining control and possession pulled off an impressive second quarter of 16 goals to 5 ensuring a 31-16 lead at half time. After pushing so hard in the first half the Hinckley team started to tire but would not allow LMR to catch up the goal difference. As the final quarter started, an injury to the Hinckley side left them with just 6 players but fantastic defence, incredible energy from Centre Rebecca Oldfield, covering two positions, and continued goals from the shooters ensured a Hinckley win 51-41. Player of the match was Ashleigh Oakes.

B Team

Hinckley B had a tough match against Griff & Coton this week and lost out 24-49

with Goal Keeper Laura Williams awarded Player of the Match.

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Saturday 5th March – E Team Match report

Hinckley E had a tough game against Cherry bombs.  With several changes required to the team again Hinckley started off slowly only managing to score 2 goals in the first quarter. In the second, play was mainly around the centre court with both sides not managing to finish their scoring opportunities and by half time it was 12–5 in Cherry Bombs favour. Unfortunately Cherry bombs continued to dominate the game and despite Hinckley making some changes in the attacking circle which seemed to settle play it was too late.  Annis Pears at GK had a great game with many interceptions and Bec Kenney at WD won player of the match. The final score 29–14.

Saturday 6th February HLNC Match Report

D Team

The heavy rain this weekend didn’t stop the fighting spirit of the Hinckley D team. Yet to lose a game as a full 7, the team were confident going on court and determined to get the better of their opponents, Ernesford. Hinckley D started the match well, staying calm and controlled, and were able to maintain this throughout. The home side were quick to act on Ernesford’s mistakes and began to pull away. The centre court linked well to ensure that the ball came down the court smoothly, then a combination of strong shooting and relentless defending secured another impressive victory for Hinckley D team. 47-22. Player of the Match was Holly Hemsley at GA.

E Team

Hinckley E’s played an exciting, wet game against Jaguar Land Rover B. Knowing that the last time they played, it ended in a draw they took to the court with a strong team, though the captain and GS were both missing. Hinckley started slowly with Jag taking the lead 9-4 after the first quarter. They continued to fight hard but Jag managed to keep the lead 18-14 at half time. As the third quarter started, the weather turned and the wind and rain picked up and there were few goals from either team, the score 20-17. Hinckley E’s found a boost in the final quarter, giving everything they could and were rewarded as they took the lead in the last few nail-biting minutes, taking the final score to a 25-24 victory for Hinckley. Strong defensive play throughout the game resulted in Annis Pears and Bec Kenney taking a shared POM.  Hinckley E’s played an excellent game and despite a slow start, deserved the win for their great efforts.

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Wednesday 9th March – Hornettes Match Report

Hinckley Hornettes met Griff and Coton for the second time this season and were blessed with a rain free evening.  Calm and well paced play took the ball down the court but Hinckley were unable to convert all of their opportunities into goals. Coupled with Griff’s consistent shooting there was an eleven goal difference by half time. But the team remained calm and continued to play with a positive attitude.  Helen Vause provided excellent support to the shooters and made the most of GS Aly Steele’s height advantage. In the third quarter she and GA Tracey Pallett were shooting with confidence and narrowed the gap to just 7 goals. Hinckley lost momentum during the final quarter and although they didn’t score many more goals Griff were  able to maintain their seven goal lead. GD Katie Foster was relentless in her defence and intercepted pass after pass and was rightfully chosen as player of the match. Alongside GK Anna Ball Hinckley have a formidable defence. 

The far more experienced team were always going to be a challenge for the Hornettes, but the quality of play this time round is testament to the improvements they’ve made so far this season. The match ended 14-21 to Griff.

Saturday 5th March – HLNC Match Report

A Team

Hinckley A team looking for a win after two defeats were away at Stockton this week. Starting well with a great team spirit, Hinckley took an early lead. Fantastic defence and on form shooting allowed Hinckley to take the lead in the first quarter 15-6. Continued effort from every single player of the Hinckley side allowed them to maintain their lead in the second quarter, an accidental headed pass to the Hinckley shooter a particular highlight! Hinckley continued to keep Stockton out of the game in the second half with fantastic work from the defensive trio who only conceded an average of 6 goals per quarter. Hinckley’s centre court brought the ball down well to feed to the shooting duo and also joint players of the match, Carmen Whitaker and Carole Payne. Final score, Hinckley 49, Stockton 24 also ensuring Stockton were denied an extra point.

B Team

Hinckley B team met Highway C at home on Wednesday evening. Hinckley started well and were drawing at the end of the first quarter. Every player on the court supported each other throughout the game. The defensive duo of Issy Ormerod and Laura Williams worked well together and ensured the opposition only scored 2 goals in the third quarter to allow Hinckley to enter the final quarter in the lead. Anna Askham fought tirelessly for the ball throughout the game despite suffering an injury in the first few minutes of the game, earning herself player of the match. Final score 30-25 to Hinckley.

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Saturday 27th February HLNC Match Report

A Team

Hinckley A were home to Leamington C this week and after an unfair loss first time around, Hinckley were looking for a win on the turnaround. Both teams pushed hard in the first quarter with Hinckley trailing by just one goal. Despite starting out the second quarter strongly and the game continuing to go goal for goal, Leamington picked up pace and a tall shooter on the opposing side made defending balls in to the circle difficult for the Hinckley side leaving them trailing by 6 goals, 21-15 at half time. Leamington continued to convert their opportunities and turn over Hinckley possession in defence, and despite a hard push in the final quarter from Hinckley with many tips and interceptions, they were unable to make up the deficit. Final score, Leamington C 52, Hinckley 28, ensuring a point for Hinckley. Player of the match was Ashleigh Oakes at WA.

B Team

Hinckley B team travelled to meet Henley E team in Coventry this week. Hinckley got off to a good start creating a lead in the first 5 minutes with some great teamwork from the shooters. Hinckley carried on the good work and developed a 10 goal lead by the end of the third quarter. The whole team dug in to the end of the game. Much credit goes to the defenders. Laura Williams put in a sterling performance at GK having worked all night the night before and player of the match went to GD Issy Ormerod who made many important interceptions that resulted in additional goals for Hinckley. Final score was a win for Hinckley 27-34.

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