This year’s School Games compromised of 10 year 7 school netball teams, with a team representing each School Partnership across Staffordshire and competing to become Staffordshire School Games champions.
The netball teams were placed into two sections, each playing one match against the teams in their group with the top two progressing to the semi-finals. Young leaders from local schools put their skills to the test with some officiating and scoring.
The fixtures progressed, showcasing the counties best netball talent. The atmosphere was great with lots of smiling participants and support from spectators.
Once the first round of fixtures had finished it was then time to add up the scores…
The netball teams were placed into two sections, each playing one match against the teams in their group with the top two progressing to the semi-finals. Young leaders from local schools put their skills to the test with some officiating and scoring.
The fixtures progressed, showcasing the counties best netball talent. The atmosphere was great with lots of smiling participants and support from spectators.
Once the first round of fixtures had finished it was then time to add up the scores…
With the teams gathered together, the final positions were announced. Player of the tournament was also awarded to Megan from St. Joseph’s. Next it was onto the very close and very exciting semi-final matches. St. Joseph’s and King Edwards successfully secured their places in the final.
In the final, King Edwards took an early lead in the first half with St. Joseph’s struggling to keep up. After a quick team talk at half time, St. Joseph’ found their composure and pulled away, scoring goal after goal, and secured the win 4-2.
Final Results:
1st – St. Joseph’s
2nd – King Edwards Vi Lichfield
3rd – Newcastle under Lyme School
4th – John Taylor Academy
In the final, King Edwards took an early lead in the first half with St. Joseph’s struggling to keep up. After a quick team talk at half time, St. Joseph’ found their composure and pulled away, scoring goal after goal, and secured the win 4-2.
Final Results:
1st – St. Joseph’s
2nd – King Edwards Vi Lichfield
3rd – Newcastle under Lyme School
4th – John Taylor Academy