The Chronicle, Summer 2019

39 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

The U14A squad enjoyed an excellent season, winning 9 of their 11 matches. A determined group of sportswomen, the team pushed each other in training and put on some outstanding performances on match days. The formidable shooting combination of Jemima D’Arcy and Coco Timms often made the difference in tight games and the pair were consistently recognised by their opposition for their accuracy and movement in the circle. The U14B squad were the most successful team in the Netball Club. They won their first 10 games and at the end of the season were challenged to play Bloxham’s U14A side, to whom they narrowly lost 10-12. This group of players worked tirelessly in training, pushing themselves against the U14A team. They delighted in numerous large score lines, and Jemima Paganuzzi, who also captained the side, should be mentioned for her shooting accuracy. It is superb to see the strength and depth we have in the Shell A and B sides and it is exciting for the future of St Edward’s netball. The U14C squad had a solid campaign, winning five and losing five. They made a great deal of progress over the term and it was fantastic to see how much they enjoyed their netball. Many of the team received recognition from the opposition for their strong performances, and it was lovely that it was such a team effort. Grace Kulubya stood out with the most Player of the Match awards across the term. Despite many of the players in the U14D squad never having played netball before, the enthusiasm, spirit and determination that they displayed was admirable. They won an impressive half of their fixtures and it was lovely to witness how supportive the players were of one another. Again, a lot of the players received Player of the Match for their strong performances but defender Erika Makhmetova and Ohemaa Dompreh were recognised most consistently. Finally, none of this could have been achieved without our dedicated and enthusiastic netball coaches. A massive thank you to them for the time and effort they put into planning and delivering fun and engaging sessions throughout the term. Everyone in the Netball Club should be proud of what they have achieved this season.

Tiggy Jones in action v Dean Close