The first round of matches in the County Junior Netball League was played at the weekend and, as usual, the standard was high and the competition strong. The Premier League matches have been lengthened; parents are having an input with scoring and timekeeping as we try to reflect the strict rules and regulations that are enforced when the top teams represent Staffordshire in the Regional League.
Well done players and officials!
Under 14 Premier League:
In the match between Stafford and Harriers, Stafford showed their experience at this level winning the match by 31 goals to 8. Imogen Farnworth was Player of the Match for Stafford, while Jessica Blood was Harriers’ star player.
North Staffs looked very strong as they won their match versus Tean Valley convincingly by 46 goals to 4 despite all the efforts of Olivia Hope in defence and then centre court for Tean Valley. Meera Shannati worked well in centre court for North Staffs.
Under 16 Premier League:
There were two close matches in the U16 division Tean Valley and North Staffs coming out as victors.
Shooter, Jemma Dawson, was in form as Tean Valley beat Stafford by 20 goals to 16. Athalia Ibanga was Stafford’s Player of the Match.
In the second match, North Staffs had the edge over Newcastle Town as they won with a 5 goal margin, 29 to 24. Charlotte Armstrong for North Staffs and Olivia Moore for Newcastle Town won the Players of the Match awards.
Fenton Manor will have to wait for a fortnight before they get to play any matches in the Premier League. All the B division teams have to wait too.
It looks as though it’s going to be an exciting season!
Well done players and officials!
Under 14 Premier League:
In the match between Stafford and Harriers, Stafford showed their experience at this level winning the match by 31 goals to 8. Imogen Farnworth was Player of the Match for Stafford, while Jessica Blood was Harriers’ star player.
North Staffs looked very strong as they won their match versus Tean Valley convincingly by 46 goals to 4 despite all the efforts of Olivia Hope in defence and then centre court for Tean Valley. Meera Shannati worked well in centre court for North Staffs.
Under 16 Premier League:
There were two close matches in the U16 division Tean Valley and North Staffs coming out as victors.
Shooter, Jemma Dawson, was in form as Tean Valley beat Stafford by 20 goals to 16. Athalia Ibanga was Stafford’s Player of the Match.
In the second match, North Staffs had the edge over Newcastle Town as they won with a 5 goal margin, 29 to 24. Charlotte Armstrong for North Staffs and Olivia Moore for Newcastle Town won the Players of the Match awards.
Fenton Manor will have to wait for a fortnight before they get to play any matches in the Premier League. All the B division teams have to wait too.
It looks as though it’s going to be an exciting season!