Match Reports

2nd April 2022

Hinckley A took on Leamington D in their final match of the season on Saturday. With a great turn out from spectators and a full squad, Hinckley were raring to go and keen for a win. Hinckley took the lead early in the match, comfortably pulling away with a score of 26-13 at half time. Leamington D came out fighting in the second half of the match, but despite their efforts, Hinckley maintained the lead and secured the win 46-34. Some excellent netball was played across the court; a formidable defence, sharp, accurate passes, and pin point shooting meant Hinckley won their final game of the season and finished 4th in their division. Player of the match went to defender Korede Akintoye, who made countless intercepts and turned over possession at crucial times.

Last match of the season and it was a home game against Leamington E. This match saw the return of captain Lynda Sanders after a few months off due to illness and making an appearance as GS with Carole Payne moving into GA. The shooting combination started off positive with consistent and well timed passes into the shooting circle by Nicole Wallace. Hinckley B came off the first quarter feeling relaxed and focused and no changes were made to the team positions. Leamington came back with a new position change which bought a new injection into their game and capitalised on some indecisiveness from Hinckley which reduced the scoreline to within 3 with Hinckley leading. Position changes from the B team bought on Anna Clayden from the D’s as GK and moving Lucy Marsden back into the GA position pairing back up with Carole in the attacking circle. With familiarity back in attack and Beth Thurairajah providing strong feeds and support around the goal circle, Hinckley were able to take a 7 goal edge upon Leamington. During the third quarter interval Hinckley discussed what was needed to secure this last victory. Beth Willars in GD and Anna worked tirelessly in the defence circle as Leamington were hungry for the win also. Caron Ogden brought some great communication in the last quarter as WD, applying pressure around the defensive circle. A great game had by all and sealed with a victory 43-38 to Hinckley B.

Hinckley C took on cherry bombs for their final game this Saturday. The goal difference was close throughout the game with the score at half time being 14-12 to Hinckley. Hinckley C were able to extend their lead in the 3rd quarter to 23-16 as a result of some great turnovers by the defence and excellent shooting. Hinckley were able to maintain this lead with some great feeds into the circle resulting in the final score being 29-23, ending the season with a win. Player of the match went to Jess Pickering who had an amazing game at WD, making some great tips and always providing an option to pass back to.

The Es had an amazing last game to end the season. The game started well with there being only one goal in it after the first quarter. There was some fantastic play up the court and the whole team were able to switch and defend when the opposing team were attacking. At one point Es were able to get a slight lead, however constantly had to put up a good fight to keep this lead. There was great communication up the court and some fantastic interceptions from Emma Brookes (WD) and Beth Dexter (C). Imogen Banton (GS) and Leah Webster (GA) made some excellent shots, with amazing movement around the D to get in prime positions. Donna Edwards (GD) and Meg Smith (GK) made for strong defence, continuously gaining rebounds and turning the play! Nat Wynn (WA) and Jo Rawle (WA) both provided excellent play bring the ball up the court and supporting the team. The last quarter was tense with the opposing team getting 4 goals in leaving Es falling behind. However, with determination the Es managed to bring it back, scoring a final point in the last 5 seconds of the game bringing the final score to 37-37.

Hinckley Ladies F team went into their final league match of the season with a super positive attitude and loads of great support from the sidelines. Hinckley took the lead early, ending the first quarter 6-3. Shooters, Suzanne Barney and Eboni Clarke were on form and there was an obvious desire to go out on a win. Centre court with Donna Edwards and Jo Rawle was working well and the defence; Becky Hamilton, Katie Talbot and Charlotte Pinkham were strong. At half time fresh legs in the form of Rebecca Smith at WA maintained the energy and the lead in the 2nd half and supported the final result with a 4 goal lead. Overall, the team worked hard, kept their heads and played at their best. Special mention to Anita King, who, due to injury, couldn’t join us to play in our victory, however, as always, she provided sideline support and decision making that contributed greatly to the final result. An excellent team effort and a great way to finish the league matches with a 25-21 win. POM was Becky Hamilton who has been consistently great the whole season.

19th March 2022

Hinckley A had a game on Saturday against a tough side, Earlsdon Highway. It was a rough first quarter and it took Hinckley a while to find their feet against the physical side. Highway took the lead by 3 goals in the first quarter, but Hinckley slowly chipped away the score during the rest of the game, bringing it back to a draw during the final quarter. Hinckley’s defence worked tirelessly to prevent the oppositions attack from securing their goals and battles were fought across the court to gain possession. Player of the match, Darcey Arrowsmith, moved with composure and speed in the attacking circle, providing options and opportunities for Hinckley to get those crucial final goals. Despite the hard work and team effort put in, Highway took the win with a score of 42-41.

The B team travelled to bottom of the table Godiva this week. Hinckley started with pace and precision taking an early lead from some great drives into the shooting circle by GA Lucy Marsden. The defensive duo of Lucy Chapman and Bethany Willars were tight on the Godiva shooters, putting pressure on and capitalising on the few missed shots, claiming the rebounds to send the ball flowing down the centre court. WD Caron Ogden had space to link seamlessly with the attack. A change of personnel in the 3rd quarter saw Annis Pears slot well into Hinckley defence and with Bethany Willars’ versatility switching to GA giving different options in attack. In the final quarter Godiva switched their defence line up and they piled on the pressure to stem the flow of the feeds into the Hinckley shooters. But persistence paid off for Hinckley’s attack. Nicole Wallace as WA and Beth Thurairajah at Centre played with determination and patience around the shooting circle waiting for the right pass in for Carole Payne and Bethany to shoot to goal. Securing another win for Hinckley 42-30 and a well-deserved PoM for Nicole Wallace.

Hinckley C took on Earlsdon Highway for their first sunny game of the season. It was a low scoring game with the Hinckley winning 6-0 after the first quarter. The defence kept putting on the pressure throughout the game and only conceded 1 goal in the first half. Hinckley kept working hard in attack and kept calm in the wind with short, sharp passes throughout the court. The C’s took the win in the end with a final score of 24-9. Player of the match went to Lucy Ibbetson in GS for her great movement and shooting.

Hinckley D team enjoyed the sunshine this weekend which lifted their spirits going against top of the league Cov North Warwick. Great work round the attacking circle by Maddie Hanley and Tracey Pallett kept Hinckley D possession against some tough defence but unfortunately couldn’t convert all their opportunities into goals. Tracey did earn herself player of the match though, showing her versatility at centre and goal attack. The D team had some great level-headed play, always getting the ball down to Hinckley’s attacking end after intercepts/forced errors by fantastic defence team Lucy Mortiboys, Kelly Bennett and Anna Clayden. Hinckley’s shooters just couldn’t get the conversions so the score line doesn’t reflect the amount of effort and possession Hinckley D had throughout. A special thank you to Eboni Clarke and Jo Rawle from F team playing the whole match after some last-minute injuries! Final score was a loss for Hinckley 15-31.

Hinckley E played Griff & Coton D on Saturday. There was great movement up the court, keeping pressure on the opposition. Emma Brookes, Becky Kenney and Holly Pryor worked well together passing between each other and getting interceptions. The shooters worked well together, using the circle well and communicating with Leah Webster earning a well deserved POM. The team also showed great defending in the goal third, good pressure put on throughout. The final score was 45-15 but doesn’t show Hinckley’s efforts throughout the game.

Hinckley F played Offchurch D away in an early game. Expecting it to be a tough match after losing by 20 last time Hinckley did not have high expectations. However, play started, and the first 2 quarters went goal for goal finishing 12 all at half time. Becky Hamilton at GK read the game very well with many interceptions and rebounds,  accompanied by Donna Edwards at GD with her persistent energy, and both forced Offchurch’s attack to make more errors. Coupled with Charlotte Pinkham at WD who was also able to make many intercepts and turn the ball back to the attack. During the 3rd quarter a few unforced errors by Hinckley meant they went behind by 2 goals. Player of the match Eboni Clarke at GA had amazing movement in the circle and made opportunities from centre passes. GS Anita King created lots of space by coming out of the circle to gain distance passes into GA and remained composed under the constant pressure of a huge GK. WA Jo Rawle was constantly moving giving options to all attacking play. Susie Jones playing C had awesome energy throughout against a very feisty opponent. During the last quarter Hinckley lost a bit of momentum & unfortunately the gap between them increased & Offchurch went on to win 28-23. A frustrating end as it was a very close match but Hinckley were happy with their performance.

12th March 2022

Hinckley A took to the court for the first time in 3-weeks on Saturday; all were raring to go and keen for another win under their belts. They took the lead in the first quarter thanks to some calm, composed play and many defensive turnovers. Hinckley’s play was slick and efficient, working the ball down the court and around the shooting circle until the shooters were in the perfect position to shoot and score those important goals. The opposition, Cov & NW, made multiple changes during the match to try and out manoeuvre Hinckley’s strong defence, however Hinckley’s players stuck tight and kept overturning possession. They maintained their lead throughout the match and won 56-43, player of the match went to goal shooter Holly Hemsley for her sharp, accurate shooting.

Hinckley’s B team faced the strong Offchurch ladies this week. The first quarter was slow and steady for Hinckley with some weak passes which were capitalised by the strong Offchurch side. After a quick pep talk Hinckley settled into a nice set of play which challenged Offchurch for a short while but unfortunately the strong attack of the opposition soon dictated the goal circle. Annis Pears and Bethany Willars worked tirelessly to break up the set plays but Offchurch were strong. Strong defence against Carole Payne and Lucy Marsden proved to be effective and disrupted flow of play for the shooters. Undeterred Hinckley battled hard with positive energy and relaxed into the game to open the court up and play the ball nicely down the court. Beth Thurairajah worked consistently as centre with great interceptions and accurate feeds to the attackers  Hinckley lost 34-51 with POM going to Beth Thurairajah.

A player short in the first quarter, Hinckley D’s struggled to score any goals against the quick and agile Warwick Ladies. 7 players returned to play in the second quarter and thanks to the strong attack of Imogen Banton and Tracey Pallett, Hinckley were on the score board. Warwick Ladies were continuously strong throughout the 3rd and 4th Quarter, leaving the defence Lucy Mortiboys and Jen Paulley a lot of work to do, supported by player of the match Kelly Bennett. Subs Anita King, Jo Rawle and Imogen Banton kept the D team focused in their play and pushed Hinckley to stay positive in what was a tough game. Final score Hinckley D’s 16, Warwick Ladies 49.

Hinckley started the game incredibly positively against Ernesford, despite an early time call by Beth Dexter after being tackled to the ground by her own player. That didn’t stop her, and they managed to re-start the game with all seven players in full focus. Play transitioned smoothly down court as the team were vocal in ensuring the ball remained safe in Hinckley possession. Some great triangle play in the attacking third allowed for both shooters to be set up nicely and maintain an accuracy that lasted for the duration of the game. Half time saw Hinckley trailing by 3 and knowing they needed some strong defensive pressure to ensure ball could be turned over. Despite a few rushed passes and some frantic play in the third quarter, they managed to bring it back and end the game with a strong fight and desire to win ball and convert to goal. The team remained positive throughout and utilised every player during every transition. The defence were rightly rewarded with a joint POM for Emma Brooks (WD) and Derry O’Neill (GD) who were excellent from both an attacking and defensive perspective. Final score Ernesford 34 – Hinckley 29.

Hinckley F played top of the league Stockton F on Saturday & after the previous tough game Hinckley knew it was going to be a battle. However, during the first 2 quarters it was a very contested game & Hinckley played with great determination with goals being evenly matched. Some lovely flowing play from Hinckley through the court with beautifully converted shots meant Hinckley finished at half time leading 14-13. Hinckley made some changes at half time & despite being defensively strong against Stockton’s experienced shooter, the scoreline then went 4 ahead in Stockton’s favour. A few mistakes proved costly in the final quarter, with Stockton creeping further ahead. Hinckley’s 4th quarter changes did not bring the expected renewed energy they needed & a tough Stockton defence meant Hinckley were only able to score 2 goals in the last quarter. Overall some great interceptions throughout the game, with lovely positioning and movement to create chances, all positives Hinckley will take into their next game, but unfortunately they were unable to walk away victorious. Final score 20-33 with POM going to Becky Hamilton at GK/GD.

5th March 2022

Hinckley A had a rearranged fixture the Saturday before last against a strong Cov Sphinx side. Storm Eunice had calmed down a bit compared to Friday, with little wind blowing but the rain soon started to fall. Hinckley took the lead for the first quarter by a narrow 3 goals, but Sphinx upped their game in the second and brought the score back to a draw by half time. The rain really started to come down in the second half, leaving all players, officials and the hardcore spectators soaked and cold. After a couple of turnovers, Sphinx took the lead after the third quarter by only 3 goals. Despite the weather, Hinckley continued to play their game and managed to bring the score back to finish on a draw 38-38. Player of the match went to the ever-dependable GK Chloe Holman, for her countless intercepts and excellent defensive pressure which she maintained throughout the game despite the awful conditions.

Hinckley B team took to court this week missing quite a few of their team and relying on the C team bringing in support for their away game against Copsewood. Last time they met Hinckley took away a win and this was the plan again. The first quarter was very slow to start as players adjusted to new partnerships on court. After a quick pep talk the team knew what they had to do and settled in to take a small gain. Changes made by the captain at half time were inevitable to secure a comfortable lead. Katie Phillips took up the centre position and with her dynamic drives and feeds linked up nicely with Nic Wallace in WA. Between them they worked the goal circle edge well creating accurate feeds into shooters Lucy Marsden and Millie Davies. At the end of the 3rd quarter Hinckley had gained the advantage but the last quarter was to prove even more fruitful. Lucy Chapman linked in with ease alongside Bethany Willars in the defence circle. Caron Ogden had moved from Centre to Wing Defence to create a solid foundation in the defence. With turnover after turnover and pinpoint shooting Hinckley B team raced away to secure another triumph, final score 41-25. Player went to Millie Davies from the C team.

Hinckley C played Stockton away. Stockton started off strong in the first quarter maintaining possession, Hinckley struggling to overturn the ball. 2nd quarter Hinckley made player changes which supported Hinckley gaining more possession. By the end of the second quarter Hinckley goals matched Stockton’s giving the team confidence. The third quarter continued with more drive and attack in the Hinckley team, winning the quarter by four goals. Stockton fought back in the last quarter maintaining the lead. Final score 30-23 to Stockton.  Player of the match went to Annis Pears as Wing Defence, with her excellent tight marking, interceptions & steady play.

Hinckley D had a bit of a mix-and-match team against Ernesford F this week, with 3 subs – Helen Jaggers and Beth Dexter from E team and Rebecca Smith from F. They all showed tremendous commitment and energy despite a tough opposition. Helen Jaggers was even rewarded with player of the match for her fantastic interceptions and rebounds. The rest of D team struggled to convert any turnovers into goals from very tight defence from Ernesford at both ends of the court. Despite this, Hinckley D kept the score difference low, even winning the third quarter. The final score was an improvement on the last match against this opposition, finishing with a loss 15-22.

The E team’s match on Saturday was against Stockton. Despite the 29-18 loss to Hinckley, it was a massively improved match since the last time they played them. Hinckley were able to rattle Stockton with some fab interceptions in defence. Attack worked well in the goal third with great communication and Emma Brookes was a huge support, backing up on the transverse line at WD. A well deserve POM went to Beth Dexter, who had amazing control of the game all the way down the court.

Hinckley F fielded the basic 7 this week against Bedworth A. They were without their regular defence but with some flexibility and team-work they took the lead early and maintained it throughout. Suzanne Barney stepped in as GK and worked well with Becky Hamilton, minimising Bedworth’s experienced shooters. Centre court play was fluid and feeding into the circle was consistent throughout. The shooting was strong in all four quarters, with Eboni Clarke playing at GA and Anita King switching to shooter. It was an overall good performance from the F team and a long awaited but deserved win. Final score 35-27 to Hinckley, with Becky Hamilton awarded POM.

12th February 2022

Hinckley A had to fight hard for their victory this week against Jets. The first quarter ended at a low score of just 5-2 to Hinckley, reflecting the defensive battles at both ends of the court. Jets provided lots of zone marking, making Hinckley work hard to get the ball down the court. Hinckley persisted to maintain the lead throughout the first 3 quarters thanks to the impenetrable circle defence combo of Chloe Sansome and Emma Draycott, making countless intercepts and winning rebounds. Jess Rainbow (Player of the match) also played a vital role in defence, as well as feeding the ball down the court amidst a tough defensive pressure. Things kicked up a gear for Hinckley in the final quarter, the team went back to basics to safely deliver the ball down court. The shooters started to tick away at the score sheet for a final score of 27-16 to Hinckley.

Hinckley B took on Arley’s Angels at home in blustery conditions on Saturday morning.  Close marking by circle defenders Lucy Chapman and Bethany Willars forced errors from the Arley attack which Hinckley were able to capitalise on, turning over the ball and patiently moving it up the centre court with WD Caron Ogden. The gusting wind made goal scoring difficult for Hinckley’s shooting pair of Carole Payne and Lucy Marsden, but patient passing of the ball around the circle by Katie Phillips and Beth Thurairajah enabled Hinckley to keep possession and manoeuvre the shooters closer to the goal post to make their attempts easier to convert to goals.  Hinckley kept the scoreboard ticking over consistently and closed out the game strongly.  Final score was 51-32 to Hinckley with player of the match awarded to Centre Beth Thurairajah.

The C team took on an undefeated Whitnash on a horrible cold and windy day. Hinckley C led after the first quarter due to some brilliant defending and attacking. Unfortunately, the rest of the game didn’t seem to follow that pattern as the C’s struggled with the wind and a few unforced errors which allowed Whitnash to dominate the rest of the game. After a well fought battle the C’s came to 26-41 loss. POM was Jess Pickering who had a great game at WD.

Hinckley D team got a bit blown away this week in their second match against Stockton. The first time around was a close loss but this week the high winds meant Hinckley D lost 16-29 despite holding their own in the second and third quarter. D team kept their heads up throughout and had some end to end play and long periods of possession in the attacking third. Player of the match went to Anna Clayden at GK for sportsmanship and positive attitude.

Hinckley’s F team faced two away games this week, starting with a re-arranged match against Alvis E. The first quarter started off well with play being pretty evenly matched finishing 7 all and the second quarter continued in the same vein.  Hinckley’s defence worked hard throughout the game, getting many turnovers and linked well together to feed the ball down court. Unfortunately, Hinckley let it slip in the third quarter after making some changes at half time which didn’t have the impact they wanted.  Several centre passes were intercepted by Alvis’s tight defence, feeds to the circle were not strong enough and the attack failed to score as many goals and Alvis went ahead.  Another change in the final quarter saw play evenly matched but not enough for Hinckley to close the gap and they lost the match 36-26.  POM went to Becky Hamilton at GK/GD.

Hinckley F then played Warwick ladies Saturday with both teams having a slow start finishing the first quarter 6-4 in Warwick’s favour. The second quarter proved difficult for Hinckley with many intercepts from Warwick forcing too many errors by Hinckley. Hinckley decided a change in the attack was needed so moved some personnel and brought on fresh legs, this changed the dynamic of the game, and the quarter was much improved, Hinckley were able to feed the ball better into the circle and were able to close the gap to 2. Hinckley’s dominant GK was replaced due to injury, by Hinckley’s usual GS, who despite playing out of position managed to get some good intercepts to keep the pressure on. The last quarter was almost going goal for goal and Hinckley were very unlucky despite their determination not to be able to close the gap and in the last minutes of the game lost 25-21. Player of match went to Eboni Clarke at C and GA.

5th February 2022

Hinckley A turned up raring to go for their 3pm game on Saturday, vs a very experienced Copsewood side. The team knew that they were going to have to go up against a second opposition as well – the wind. Fortunately, with lots of practice at training and perfecting the short, sharp passes, Hinckley took the lead from the off and remained calm throughout. Some excellent defence all over the court lead to countless turnovers, which were converted straight to goals by the sharp shooters. Hinckley A took the win by 56 goals to 26 – the oppositions umpire commented on the skill and fluidity of the game played by Hinckley’s A team. Player of the match went to Jess Rainbow, her strong, quick passes and tight marking helped the team gain the epic goal difference of 30 goals.

Hinckley B played away against Rugby Ladies on Saturday and needed a win to keep them contending for a higher spot in the table. The first quarter was a close-knit affair, both teams making minor mistakes but neither completely capitalising to make any big difference to the score. Beth Thurairajah and Katie Phillips worked well together bringing the ball through the court with speed and precision. After 15 minutes the score reflected the determination from both teams with a 9-9 score line. After a team talk in quarter time, Hinckley came out composed and determined. The defensive pressure of Caron Ogden, Beth Willars and Lucy Chapman was a force to be reckoned with and they turned the ball over, time after time, allowing the attack more chances to score. With Hinckley forcing the errors from Rugby, it gave the shooting combination of Carol Payne and Lucy Marsden the opportunity to score with accuracy. The first quarter aside, Hinckley played with composure and patience throughout the game enabling them to end the match with a 46-29 win. POM went to Lucy Marsden.

The C team played two matches this week. Monday 31st January, saw the C team take on Cherry Bombs for a re-arranged game. It was a dark evening, but the C team arrived prepared and ready to face a tough Cherry bombs team. The team worked tirelessly together in the first quarter which ended in a draw. The C team stuck with their game plan settling down into the second quarter which saw them pull away with a 2 goal lead. At half time they regained focus and came out fighting with a fantastic third quarter. The game finished 26 – 29 win to the Hinckley C team. POM went to Chloe Phillips for her fantastic play and shooting.

Saturday 5th February brought the C’s second fixture of the week against Alec High. Both teams fought hard in the first quarter to stamp their authority on the game, although Hinckley just had the edge at the end of the first quarter leading by five goals (11-6) with the Hinckley shooter’s getting some great shots in. The second half saw the Hinckley defence turn up the pressure on the Alec High attack, with countless interception’s that were causing problems for the opposition, all over the court. By the end of the third quarter Hinckley were leading 28-20 and continued their good form in the final quarter, with solid play from both attack and defence resulting in a 35-23 victory to Hinckley. Player of the match went to Goal Attack Millie Davies.

Hinckley D team braved the cold and wind against Alvis D on Saturday. Hinckley started off well, but Alvis quickly took back the lead and kept building on it finishing the first half with Hinckley down 12-23. With some changes to the line up, the D team got in the flow with Madison Seller at Centre earning player of the match with her energy and consistent drives getting the ball down the court for Jen Paulley and Madeline Hanley to get the goals in, but it wasn’t quite enough with Hinckley D finishing with a close loss 30-33.

Hinckley E we’re down a couple of players this week and drafted some from the F Team to help make up squad numbers meaning a reshuffle on court was needed. Hinckley started rather unsettled and failed to adapt to the windy conditions persisting with long balls down court. These were soon picked up on by the opposition resulting in Hinckley falling behind.  A regroup and few positional changes allowed Hinckley to regain focus and work on executing basics to the best of our abilities and driving onto passes with intent, minimising the deficits in the final two quarters. Donna, from the F Team, received POM after an incredible display and endless energy through court. Special mention to our defensive duo of Helen Jaggers and Derry O’Neill who also managed to adapt quickly to the strong attack of Cov & NW and worked well as a team to limit their opportunities. Final score was a loss of 13-35.

It was never going to be an easy match with 6 players. Initially Hinckley’s F team made the decision to strengthen defence to minimise goals scored against them. Unfortunately, they still found themselves 13-0 down after the first quarter. A change of strategy in an attempt to get some goals on the score sheet worked in the second quarter and raised the F team’s spirits. They stuck to this strategy for the rest of the game but were unable to capitalise on goals scored.  The final score 52-12 does not reflect the hard work of the defence pairing of Katie Talbot and Becky Hamilton, with Becky getting voted POM. Overall, a difficult match for all, despite best efforts.

22nd January 2022

Hinckley A had a tough couple of games last week – playing both first and second in their division. They played a night game away on Monday vs a tough Leamington side. Three teammates were unable to play due to covid isolation, which shook the team up a bit, but some fantastic players from Hinckley B & C subbed up and slotted in brilliantly. Unfortunately, Leamington took the lead early and Hinckley was unable to catch up again – the game ended with Leamington winning 58-31, player of the match went to Jess Rainbow.

Saturdays match was against an experienced Offchurch side, who wasted no time getting some goals on the score board. Hinckley’s defence worked hard and denied many Offchurch goals, but Offchurch pushed through and took the win 60-24. Jess Rainbow was awarded player of the match for the second time that week – the opposition described her as: “never letting her head go down and carrying the team”.

Hinckley B were away on Tuesday night for a rearranged fixture due to Covid against a young Leamington side. Evenly matched in the first quarter Hinckley and Leamington went goal for goal with an injury in the Hinckley side forcing some early changes. Special thanks to C team sub, Sue Ley for stepping into the side seamlessly. Come the second quarter Hinckley began to pull away with some excellent turnovers in defence, speedy through court play and accurate shooting. A dip in the third quarter tested Hinckley’s resilience but they pushed on in the final quarter taking the win 45-31 with dynamic the duo of Beth Thurairajah (C) and Bethany Willars (GD) taking POMs.

This week Hinckley C faced a tough game against top of the table Cov and NW C. Hinckley started slowly in attack with a very strong Cov defensive end getting the upper hand initially. The Hinckley defence were also facing an in-form Cov Goal Shooter who was scoring from range and rarely missing. However, Hinckley kept their heads and kept fighting, improving slightly each quarter and forcing Cov to work hard for each goal. As a team Hinckley worked together all match and created some good play all through the court from end to end. In the end though Cov were too strong and the final score was a loss for Hinckley of 24-50. Player of the match went to Annis Pears at Goal Keeper.

Hinckley D team were feeling optimistic going into their match against Griff & Coton this week, despite having to rely on F team Eboni Clarke to step up for a whole game, not the emergency sub she had signed up for! Despite being placed out of her preferred position to fill D teams gaps, she showed her flexibility, great attitude and consistent energy to offer and intercept throughout. Eboni was a well-deserved player of the match! The rest of the D team were on top form too, forcing the turnarounds with held-balls, as well as excellent interceptions from attackers and defenders alike. The defensive trio Kelly Bennet, Anna Clayden and Lucy Mortiboys prevented the majority of Griff & Cotons surges turning into goals, with the final score being a whopping 40-7 to Hinckley D team.

E’s had a really good game starting off strong and ending the first quarter 8-8. There was great game play throughout with the ball moving well down the court and players driving forward to receive passes. The ball was passed effectively around the ‘D’ with fantastic shooting from Imogen Banton and Leah Webster throughout. Defence (Derry O’Neill, Meg Smith & Helen Jaggers) worked amazingly throughout the game, winning rebounds and staying strong with players. Emma Brooks had a fantastic game, receiving player of the match for her fantastic efforts in WD. She was a constant support for the whole team throughout the game, supporting and encouraging on the centre third line and then defending incredibly winning back balls for her team to utilise. Despite some fantastic play Hinckley couldn’t keep up with Warwick who beat them out 41-24.

Hinckley F played Warwick ladies B in a night time match this week. For the first 2 quarters of the game Hinckley played with great determination & the goals were being matched evenly, just slipping behind at half time 10-14. During the third & fourth quarters Hinckley’s defence were extremely tight on Warwick’s lively attack, intercepting many balls & turning play around. Unfortunately, Hinckley’s attack could not take advantage of this & with several missed scoring opportunities Warwick went ahead to win the game 30-19. Pom went to Katie Talbot at GD.

15th January 2022

Hinckley C hosted Ambleside E for the second time this season. With a win last time Hinckley were confident of another victory taking the lead straight away however Ambleside started strong fighting for every ball and caught up making Hinckley work hard in the first quarter. With the focus to drive forwards in the second quarter Hinckley increased the lead leaving Ambleside behind and them only scoring 2 goals. At half time the score was 19-7 to Hinckley. With a player switch at Hinckley’s shooting end they continued to build on the lead and despite Ambleside winning the final quarter by a goal, Hinckley took the win and points with 38-19. Player of the match was GD Lucy Chapman.

Hinckley Ds braved the fog and cold this Saturday to face the challenging Ernesford E. Starting out strong, super shooting set Jen Paulley and Madi Hanley were firing them in from all over with quick passes and accurate shots. Supported by the dynamic defence of Kelly Bennett and Lucy Mortiboys battling the Ernesford shooters Hinckley managed to hold their lead throughout the first half. A break in the second half seemed to see the turn of the tide for Hinckley. Despite the steady flow of passes down court and amazing interceptions by player of the match Mollie Trott Hinckley could not hold onto their advantage. Final score Hinckley 36, Ernesford 43

Hinckley F had 2 tough matches this week playing Stockton F away in a night match then Ernesford G on Saturday at home.

Against Stockton despite the defenders getting many tips & intercepts the attack did not have a good game & could not get round the tight defence to score many goals. Hinckley lost the game 30-9.

Saturday the Fs played Ernesford G with a couple of players out of normal position yet playing much better netball, working the ball around court and into the attacking circle with more confidence & positivity. Although Hinckley lost the match 23-43 it was a much-improved performance from their earlier encounter in the season with Ernesford. They benefited from sideline coaching & encouragement which they will take to their forthcoming matches. Pom for both games went to Becky Hamilton playing a feisty GK.

8th January 2022

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