Match Reports
Pilgrims 2 32 vs. 50 DFA
DFA defended their mid table position with a 50 – 32 win over the young Pilgrims 2 side. The Pilgrims’ defence held solidly all game, with Hannah Hyams making some good interceptions and repeatedly breaking up the DFA attack. Jade Marks displayed her speed in circle defence, and also her ability to read the game with good positional play. The experienced DFA shooters held the edge however with high conversion rates, and the DFA defence, mother and daughter pairing of Karen and Jessica Day, dominated the Pilgrims shooting circle forcing the Pilgrims shooters into distance shots. Jade Marks for Pilgrims and Michelle Parry for DFA took the star player accolades.
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| Star | Jade Marks | ||
DFA |
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| Star | Michelle Parry | ||
Pilgrims 1 27 vs. 27 IOT Scaffolding
The match of the day was between Pilgrims 1 and IOT. IOT have an eye on the title, and Pilgrims 1 needed to live up to their impressive court play by turning in a good result today. The game ended honours even with a final score of 27 all. Star player for IOT was Emma Williams – thankfully returning from a long term injury. For Pilgrims 1, Katie Dray starred, with Kerri Bradley and Sam Astbury also worthy of mention for their mid court and defence work respectively.
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| Star | Katie Dray | ||
IOT Scaffolding |
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| Star | Emma Williams | ||
Bluebirds 23 vs. 30 BBs
Old rivals BB’s and Bluebirds met for the second time this season with BB’s doing the double after beating Bluebirds in the first game of the season. Today, the score line was closer, 30 – 23. Bluebirds started the stronger, taking a narrow 2 goal advantage into the second quarter; however BB’s took over the lead in the second and never looked back. Bluebirds matched them goal for goal in the middle quarters, but were unable to take the lead, and BB’s pulled further ahead in the final few minutes. Lisa Pitchcaren and Carol Dale starred for BB’s and Amy Gullett for Bluebirds.
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BBs |
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| Star | Lisa Pitchcaren | ||
Strolla 20 vs. 39 GW Wilson
In the second division G W Wilsons have the title almost in their hands, unbeaten this season and in winning form again today with a 39 – 20 win over Strolla. Star player, best attack and in-form shooter Sarah Green was excellent for Wilsons, with good movement in the circle and accurate conversions despite a solid defensive game from Strolla’s Susanah Polten.
Strolla |
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| Star | Susana Potten | ||
GW Wilson |
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| Star | Sarah Green | ||
Mark Andrews 25 vs. 25 Unison Pink Ladies
Pink Ladies had an inspired game against 3rd placed Mark Andrews, drawing 25 all. For Mark Andrews Nat Bonneywell and Kathy Vaughan worked hard pressuring the Pinks attack and intercepting any misplaced passes in the mid court. For Pink Ladies, Tracey Wright and Nicky Sands kept the motivation going, and forced this tremendous result for the Pinks.
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| Star | Natalie Bonneywell | ||
Unison Pink Ladies |
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| Star | Tracey Wright | ||
Back To 27 vs. 11 Canterbury Academy
New league team Back To’s had a 27 to 11 win over the young Academy team. The Back To’s team were stronger all over the Court despite the fast play of the Academy girls, whose star player Poppy Portsmouth led by example showing why these youngsters are such an exciting fast passing team to watch. For Back To’s, Sam Lister, Ali Bear and Gemma Game linked their team providing good support play all over the court.
Back To |
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| Star | Sam Lister | ||
Canterbury Academy |
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| Star | Poppy Portsmouth | ||
C4 12 vs. 37 Safe and Sound
Safe and Sound put in a solid performance to win 37 – 12 over a subdued C4 team. The Safe defence bossed the game, frustrating C4 who were unable to convert their possession into goals. Lynne Ryan at WD for Safe, together with Sandra Cooper at Keeper made C4 work hard for every goal scoring opportunity, and were instrumental in leading their team to victory.
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| Star | Danielle Sampson | ||
Safe and Sound |
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| Star | Lynne Ryan | ||
Canterbury 31 vs. 21 TFI Ltd
First Division leaders Canterbury retained their unbeaten record this season with a 31 – 21 win over TFI. Kim Humphrey, playing an unfamiliar position as centre for Canterbury won their star player award. With 3 experienced shooters in the squad Canterbury fielded a formidable attacking force. TFI were outplayed in the first half when Canterbury eased into an unassailable lead; however TFI held their own in the second matching Canterbury goal for goal.
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| Star | Kim Humphrey | ||
TFI Ltd |
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| Star | Vicky Weatherhogg | ||
