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Saturday 13th February HLNC Hornettes Match Report

The Hinckley Hornettes battled hard against the Bramcote Swans in the Wednesday Flexi league. In the first 10 minutes of the game both teams were evenly matched, but Hinckley soon began to assert their authority and by half time had opened up a commanding lead.

In the second half, the Hornettes had control of the game. A combination of assertive defending and confident attacking play opened up an impressive gap for the Hinckley team. The strong defensive line up meant there were very few opportunities for the Swans to break through. This coupled with excellent shooting in all four quarters ensured them the victory.  With their third win in a row under their belts the Hornettes are moving up the league table, and the impressive final score of 49-8 provides them with a strong goal difference. Player of the match was awarded to Ede Roche.

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Saturday 30th January – HLNC B Team and Hornettes Match report

B Team

Hinckley B team were at home to a strong Henley D side last Saturday. The game was fast paced and there were no signs that the team members were put off by the numerous injuries and illness currently afflicting them. However, Henley benefitted from being able to lob the high ball into their tall Goal Shooter despite the hard efforts of the Hinckley defence.

Hinckley’s shooters shot well but the strong Henley defence were making it very difficult for them. The centre court players worked tirelessly throughout the game earning Centre Sadie Baker the player of the match award. The final score, 49-30 to Henley.

Hornettes

Following their first win in their last match, Hinckley Hornettes went into their game against Leamington ‘Back to Netballers’ last week with an air of confidence. The Hornettes started off well scoring 7 goals to Leamington’s  4.  Although Leamington fought hard the Hornettes defence was a force to be reckoned with and they were attacking hard. The Hornettes continued in fighting form and the goals kept coming particularly in the final quarter. The final score was Hinckley Hornettes 26,  Leamington 20.  Player of the match went to Verity Skelton who worked tirelessly in defence.

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Saturday 23rd January – HLNC Match Report

C Team Player of the Match Goal Defence Jessica Burke

Hinckley A’s first match of the week was a rearranged match on Tuesday night against Bulkington. With a new team formation, Hinckley took a while to settle and were trailing by 3 at the end of the first quarter. Hinckley started the second quarter fighting, and fantastic defence allowed Bulkington to score only 5 goals in the second quarter to Hinckley’s 12. With the ball being brought down well from defence to attack and better form shooting from Hinckley’s shooters, Hinckley were able to pull ahead to a 31-24 lead. A final push and continued effort meant Hinckley were able to extend their lead with a final score of 40-32. Player of the match went to Goal Attack Carmen Whitaker.

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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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