This week saw many of the Worthing College Sports Performance Programmes in make or break matches in their seasons and they came out on top to continue the Colleges' fine season up to now.
The Rugby Performance Programme took on Oaklands College in the Last 8 of the British Colleges' National Cup at Worthing Leisure Centre. Worthing started brightly and took the game to their illustrious opponents and eventually reached an unassailable lead, eventually coming out 32-0 winners. Try scorers on the day were Declan Peake, Adam Fastnedge & Jack Roberts. Barney Lyons kicked the extras. Performance Coach Ben Coulson was extremely pleased with the players efforts and is looking forward to the Semi Final at home to Myerscough College of Preston "The boys were all fantastic today, which they have been all season. They fully deserve this next game against a College, who are heavily linked with Sale Sharks and it will be great to see how far these players have come in their time with us. This is what the Performance Programme is all about, players developing their individual and team intelligence, which can surely only develop against teams such as Myerscough."
The Men's Football Performance Programme were both in their respective County Cup Finals, which is the first time this has happened in the history of Worthing College Football. The 2nd XI took on Hazelwick School's 1st XI in their Semi Final and put in a performance that saw them never behind, being 1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 3-1 then 3-2, which was the final score. Worthing's goalscorers were Captain Adam Bardouleau, Matt Hardman and Ryan Hallett. The 2nd XI now play Thomas Bennett of Crawley's 1st XI at Lancing FC on Wednesday 21st March with a 7.30pm KO. This will be the second time that the 2nd XI have reached the final of this competition in three years and will hope for the same outcome from 2010, a 1-0 win over Hazelwick School.
The 1st XI made hard work of their semi final, which was against Sussex Downs of Lewes. In the first half Worthing couldn't really get into their rhythm and this resulted in Worthing going 1 goal down, however this seemed to spur Worthing into action and skipper Joe Warner quickly equalised, by capitalising on a goalkeeping error after a Nathan Webster strike. Worthing then took the lead just before the break with Dave O'Callaghan crossing for Warner to flick past the advancing goalkeeper. Worthing started the second half brightly, but it was Sussex Downs who got themselves back into the game, with a great long range strike. This again got Worthing going and it was Warner who completed his hat trick after taking an O'Callaghan pass in his stride, rounding the keeper and finishing cooly. The tie was put beyond doubt from an O'Callaghan corner, defender Dan Heward flicked on, which was only parried into the patch of Webster for a well deserved goal to make the final score 4-2.
Performance Coach Dave Hall is so proud of the squad when saying "Getting to the final of both competitions is a fantastic achievement and I'm sure that it is something that no College has done before. This shows the strength of the squad that we have here and this is totally down to the hard work, attitude and ability of the players. However getting to a final is one thing and its something that myself and Danny are always saying in training that you may have a really good season up until now, but more work is needed to ensure that there is something to show for the players efforts at the end of a potentially good season for the programme."
Meanwhile the Women's Football Performance Programme took on Filton College at Wick FC in the BCS Elite League. Worthing put in a tremendous team performance to hold the National Champions to a 0-0 draw. The Women's Football Performance Programme are also in their County Cup Final, so this has been a good season for all football programmes with hopes of potential silverware on the way. With this as well as the performances of all the programmes, Sports Performance Programme Co-ordinator Tina Price states "The success of this Wednesday is not just a one off. All players and staff have worked extremely hard to ensure that preparation is as professional as possible so that Worthing College can compete at all levels from National League or Cup through to County Cup's. The Rugby and Netball Programmes are also in County Cup Semi Final action soon, so there could be more Worthing College representation in County Cup finals and along with potential National Rugby and Men's Football accolades, this is something that the College and the whole Worthing area should take note of and be proud of."
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Monday 27 February 2012
Sunday 19 February 2012
Hallsy's Weekly Look Around the Academy - Half Term Special
Worthing College Men's Football Performance Programme missed the chance to travel to Leeds City College in the last 8 of the ECFA Premier National Cup after being narrowly defeated 1-0 against East Berkshire College at East Preston FC last Friday. Worthing College started the brighter with two quick chances coming from set pieces, both times defender Dan Heward found himself with a free header, but couldn't find the net. Wingers Lee Mottershead and Toko Moyo were giving their opposing full backs a hard time with their direct style and it was Moyo, who forced the first save after going through one on one with the goalkeeper, but only a corner was gained. Midway through the half the visitors began to get into their stride, following their late arrival to the ground due to travel issues and it was East Berkshire to score when on top, which was decisive moment in the match. A fluid passing move was finished by East Berkshire's skilful number 8, who beat keeper James Binfield at his near post.
Despite going one down, Worthing began to get back into the game and midfielder Jared Rance miscued his lobbed effort with only the keeper to beat after a great pass from Dave O'Callaghan. Worthing were well in the match despite not being their usual fluid passing selves, with possession too easily given up. With this a change was made with only 35 minutes on the clock. Rance was replaced by Paco Vasquez to sure up the midfield and this seemed to motivate Worthing, who had the best chance of the half to equalise. Moyo again took on his full back and delivered a sublime cross, which was met by Mottershead, but his strike came off the post and just evaded skipper Joe Warner.
At half time the message was to be patient and to make sure that the team shape, which Worthing pride themselves on. Straight from the kick off it seemed as if Worthing wanted to get back in the tie. This time is was Mottershead's cross that eventually reached Moyo, but his shot was well blocked. The standard of football being played was excellent with both teams defending superbly. In a game that was honest and entertaining for the 30 or so supporters who were at the match it took a strange twist with 15 minutes to go. Moyo was withdrawn for Ryan Hallett, whose left footed effort just missed the near post. After an aerial challenge between Lewis Jenkins and three opponents a free kick to Worthing was given and in the melee that followed TWO East Berkshire players were given their marching orders, which bemused all expect for the man that counts, the referee. Worthing could now really take it to their opponents to force extra time, but to their credit East Berkshire defended well and Worthing only created two or three goal mouth scrambles, which were only half chances. With time running out midfielder Shaun Cook went honestly into a tackle, which the referee deemed to be a bookable offence and his second, so he became the third player to leave the field of play. With that came the final whistle and disappointment from the Worthing players. Unfortunately Mottershead's frustration was a little too strong and this resulted in another red card for the referee to put in his report.
Performance Programme Coach Dave Hall was reflective in his summary of the game saying "After looking at the video of the game it was an extremely tight affair, which is what you would expect at this level of football and if you are not at your best the result can go either way. East Berkshire scored when they were on top and fair play to them and we wish them luck for the next round. With regards to the sending offs it wasn't that type of game, but the players need to learn that if on a yellow you can't dive in and if the referee is looking to give out cards don't give him a reason to even if you think he is wrong as its his opinion that counts. After the season we are having at times it maybe good to lose like this, so that the group can refocus and see how hard they have actually worked to get where they are. We have three league games left and a County Cup Semi Final next week so we will take it one game at a time and if the boys continue to put in the effort I'm sure that they will reap the rewards that are still on offer."
This Wednesday sees another big week for the Worthing College Sports Performance Programme with the Rugby 1st XV taking on Oaklands in the BCS National Cup Quarter Finals at Worthing Leisure Centre with a 2pm KO. Both Men's Football Performance Programme sides are in County Cup Semi Final action with the 1st XI playing at Sussex Downs Lewes and the 2nd XI playing at Hazelwick School of Crawley with both finals being played under lights at Lancing FC the squad need to bounce back from Friday's disappointments.
Definitely....
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Despite going one down, Worthing began to get back into the game and midfielder Jared Rance miscued his lobbed effort with only the keeper to beat after a great pass from Dave O'Callaghan. Worthing were well in the match despite not being their usual fluid passing selves, with possession too easily given up. With this a change was made with only 35 minutes on the clock. Rance was replaced by Paco Vasquez to sure up the midfield and this seemed to motivate Worthing, who had the best chance of the half to equalise. Moyo again took on his full back and delivered a sublime cross, which was met by Mottershead, but his strike came off the post and just evaded skipper Joe Warner.
At half time the message was to be patient and to make sure that the team shape, which Worthing pride themselves on. Straight from the kick off it seemed as if Worthing wanted to get back in the tie. This time is was Mottershead's cross that eventually reached Moyo, but his shot was well blocked. The standard of football being played was excellent with both teams defending superbly. In a game that was honest and entertaining for the 30 or so supporters who were at the match it took a strange twist with 15 minutes to go. Moyo was withdrawn for Ryan Hallett, whose left footed effort just missed the near post. After an aerial challenge between Lewis Jenkins and three opponents a free kick to Worthing was given and in the melee that followed TWO East Berkshire players were given their marching orders, which bemused all expect for the man that counts, the referee. Worthing could now really take it to their opponents to force extra time, but to their credit East Berkshire defended well and Worthing only created two or three goal mouth scrambles, which were only half chances. With time running out midfielder Shaun Cook went honestly into a tackle, which the referee deemed to be a bookable offence and his second, so he became the third player to leave the field of play. With that came the final whistle and disappointment from the Worthing players. Unfortunately Mottershead's frustration was a little too strong and this resulted in another red card for the referee to put in his report.
Performance Programme Coach Dave Hall was reflective in his summary of the game saying "After looking at the video of the game it was an extremely tight affair, which is what you would expect at this level of football and if you are not at your best the result can go either way. East Berkshire scored when they were on top and fair play to them and we wish them luck for the next round. With regards to the sending offs it wasn't that type of game, but the players need to learn that if on a yellow you can't dive in and if the referee is looking to give out cards don't give him a reason to even if you think he is wrong as its his opinion that counts. After the season we are having at times it maybe good to lose like this, so that the group can refocus and see how hard they have actually worked to get where they are. We have three league games left and a County Cup Semi Final next week so we will take it one game at a time and if the boys continue to put in the effort I'm sure that they will reap the rewards that are still on offer."
This Wednesday sees another big week for the Worthing College Sports Performance Programme with the Rugby 1st XV taking on Oaklands in the BCS National Cup Quarter Finals at Worthing Leisure Centre with a 2pm KO. Both Men's Football Performance Programme sides are in County Cup Semi Final action with the 1st XI playing at Sussex Downs Lewes and the 2nd XI playing at Hazelwick School of Crawley with both finals being played under lights at Lancing FC the squad need to bounce back from Friday's disappointments.
Definitely....
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Monday 13 February 2012
Hallsy's Weekly Look Around the Academy - Well Done Mele!!
Worthing College's Netball Sports Performance Programme player Mele Jackson made her British Colleges' National debut against Northern Ireland Under 21's last week. The match was played at the University of Belfast and with Northern Ireland preparing for the upcoming Under 21 European Championships, the British Colleges' side performed admirably, only losing out by two. However special praise was given to Jackson, who played the whole match at Goal Defence (GD) by Northern Ireland's coach as she was named player of the match. Jackson was excited by her debut "I really enjoyed the whole experience making my debut. The standard was extremely high and I felt that I held my own against older opposition. To receive player of the match is something that I'm extremely proud of and I look forward to the rest of the season both with the British Colleges' and Worthing College programmes." Performance Coach Tina Price was also pleased for Jackson "I'm so proud of Mele and her performance last week. This is a great achievement for Mele and I know that she will take this as an experience that can make her an even better player. These recent national call ups show that the whole Performance Programme is competing at a National level and there are opportunities for players to develop with us and possibly gain national and international honours, which has only happened in five years, since the start of these programmes, which is something that all players and staff, should be proud of and we are all looking forward to an exciting future."
Meanwhile Price's Netball Performance Programme were in Hampshire league action against Itchen College of Southampton. Worthing took across two sides and came away with two excellent wins. The 1st team won 35-29 with Hannah Pannell getting player of the match. The 2nd team an even closer encounter 23-20 with Elli Pennent gaining the individual honour of player of the match.
Due to the freezing conditions the only other fixture to be played was the Women's Football Performance Programme 1st XI, who have now made the final of the Sussex Schools Under 19 County Cup for the FIFTH season in a row after a very convincing 5-1 victory against local rivals BHASVIC. Striker Jade Widdows, Aliss Pidduck, Chloe Debaes, Amy Potkins and Danni Lane were on target for Worthing, who had to change the venue back to Worthing College at the last minute due to the referee deeming usual home ground Wick FC unplayable. Performance Coach Mike Bridges reserved praise for Danni Lane, who was solid at the heart of defence, Darcey James, who took hold of the midfield and Chloe Debaes, who performed well coming off the bench and deserved her goal. This semi final victory now sets up a mouthwatering final against Chichester College, which will take place at Worthing FC on Wednesday 21st March with a 7.30pm kick off.
Despite the weather conditions the Rugby and Football Performance Programme's still put together training sessions, which is one of the main important aspects of the whole Performance Programme. Whilst the Rugby Performance Programme trained in the Worthing Leisure Centre gym with strength and conditioning advisor, Mark Sambrook the Football Performance Programme Coach Dave Hall took the 1st XI squad to the brand new Indoor Football Arena (IFA) at Ford. With their match called off mid morning Hall highlighted the importance of still training. "As part of the Performance Programme as staff we make sure that if matches are called off training sessions still happen, whether it be fitness based, such as spinning or a weights session, or technical/game based. This is so that players do not lose their momentum and gives us the best opportunity to perform when the next set of matches come along. The Ford Indoor Football Arena is an excellent facility and its one that we will look to use more in the future as the 4g surface is excellent and it would allow us to work on technical aspects as well as having short, sharp small sided matches, which keep all players sharp and prepared for the upcoming batch of important games, which will shape our season."
The Men's Football Performance 1st XI match that was cancelled, the ECFA National Cup last 16 tie vs East Berkshire has now been rearranged for this Friday 17th February at East Preston FC with a 12.30pm kick off and will be an entertaining tie, especially with a quarter final place up for grabs.
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Meanwhile Price's Netball Performance Programme were in Hampshire league action against Itchen College of Southampton. Worthing took across two sides and came away with two excellent wins. The 1st team won 35-29 with Hannah Pannell getting player of the match. The 2nd team an even closer encounter 23-20 with Elli Pennent gaining the individual honour of player of the match.
Due to the freezing conditions the only other fixture to be played was the Women's Football Performance Programme 1st XI, who have now made the final of the Sussex Schools Under 19 County Cup for the FIFTH season in a row after a very convincing 5-1 victory against local rivals BHASVIC. Striker Jade Widdows, Aliss Pidduck, Chloe Debaes, Amy Potkins and Danni Lane were on target for Worthing, who had to change the venue back to Worthing College at the last minute due to the referee deeming usual home ground Wick FC unplayable. Performance Coach Mike Bridges reserved praise for Danni Lane, who was solid at the heart of defence, Darcey James, who took hold of the midfield and Chloe Debaes, who performed well coming off the bench and deserved her goal. This semi final victory now sets up a mouthwatering final against Chichester College, which will take place at Worthing FC on Wednesday 21st March with a 7.30pm kick off.
Despite the weather conditions the Rugby and Football Performance Programme's still put together training sessions, which is one of the main important aspects of the whole Performance Programme. Whilst the Rugby Performance Programme trained in the Worthing Leisure Centre gym with strength and conditioning advisor, Mark Sambrook the Football Performance Programme Coach Dave Hall took the 1st XI squad to the brand new Indoor Football Arena (IFA) at Ford. With their match called off mid morning Hall highlighted the importance of still training. "As part of the Performance Programme as staff we make sure that if matches are called off training sessions still happen, whether it be fitness based, such as spinning or a weights session, or technical/game based. This is so that players do not lose their momentum and gives us the best opportunity to perform when the next set of matches come along. The Ford Indoor Football Arena is an excellent facility and its one that we will look to use more in the future as the 4g surface is excellent and it would allow us to work on technical aspects as well as having short, sharp small sided matches, which keep all players sharp and prepared for the upcoming batch of important games, which will shape our season."
The Men's Football Performance 1st XI match that was cancelled, the ECFA National Cup last 16 tie vs East Berkshire has now been rearranged for this Friday 17th February at East Preston FC with a 12.30pm kick off and will be an entertaining tie, especially with a quarter final place up for grabs.
Onwards & Upwards,
Hallsy
Monday 6 February 2012
Hallsy's Weekly Look Around the Academy - Well Done Lucy!!
Despite the freezing weather conditions the Worthing College Sports Performance Programme put in two solid training sessions in preparation for their National fixtures on the Wednesday. However only two matches survived the weather with the Netball Performance Programme and Men’s Football Performance Programme 1st XI beating the frost.
On a bitterly cold Tuesday night at Falmer the Netball Performance Programme reinforced their dominance of the BMW Brighton League with a 55-27 victory against Phoenix. Shooter Katy Finlay and Goalkeeper Hannah Pannell excelled as Worthing were victorious in all quarters to secure the win and maintain their lead at the top of the league.
On Wednesday the Netball Performance Programme travelled to their independent rivals Hurstpierpoint in the County Cup................. This pitted Worthing’s 2nd team against Hurst’s 1st team as both levels are represented in the Netball version of this tournament and therefore the hosts were the favourites. Worthing competed well with Hurst in the 1st quarter and made it difficult for their opponents and only trailed 10-8. Worthing then upped their game even more and took control of the tie to edge ahead 16-14. The lead passed over more than once in the 3rd quarter, but Hurst just edged it 26-25. Worthing’s second string had been immense in their performance for three quarters, however the final quarter was just a little bit too much for Worthing with Hurst running out 33-26 winners. Coach Tina Price was “full of praise and pride for the players involved and the future definitely looks bright, which was reinforced by the kind words of the opposition coach.”
The Men’s Football Performance Programme 1st XI took on Southgate in the ECFA National League looking to reinforce the excellent result in the previous weeks top of the table clash against Kingston. After a long trip Worthing took time to get into their stride, and this affected their ability to keep effective possession and create a number of clear cut chances. Despite this Worthing’s defence stayed firm and limited the opposition to half chances. Into the second half, with the introduction of Shaun Cook, Worthing began to get hold of the ball and create chances, which eventually led to them taking the lead. A Lewis Jenkins cross was volleyed in by Lee Mottershead. The lead was quickly doubled with Joe Warner capitalising on a goalkeeping error to add to his impressive tally this season. This victory has now extended Worthing’s lead at the top of the table to six points with three matches of their league programme remaining.
On Tuesday Worthing College’s Women’s Football Performance Programme member Lucy Somes made her debut for British Colleges against Australia Under 19’s in Birmingham. The British Colleges’ side were eventually beaten 3-0, however this didn’t dampen Somes’ experience. “The whole experience so far has been excellent. Having to sing the national anthem was so surreal. Although we lost the game I felt proud to be a part of the team and I’m looking forward to the remaining matches with the squad.” Performance Programme Coach Mike Bridges reinforced Somes’ call up. “Lucy has been outstanding for us this season as well as her first year with us. She thoroughly deserves this accolade and its one that has been celebrated across the whole performance programme. Its fantastic that players are given the opportunity to represent their country and I hope that this is not the final Worthing College player to put on a British Colleges’ shirt.”
Great work. Keep it up,
Onwards......
Hallsy
On a bitterly cold Tuesday night at Falmer the Netball Performance Programme reinforced their dominance of the BMW Brighton League with a 55-27 victory against Phoenix. Shooter Katy Finlay and Goalkeeper Hannah Pannell excelled as Worthing were victorious in all quarters to secure the win and maintain their lead at the top of the league.
On Wednesday the Netball Performance Programme travelled to their independent rivals Hurstpierpoint in the County Cup................. This pitted Worthing’s 2nd team against Hurst’s 1st team as both levels are represented in the Netball version of this tournament and therefore the hosts were the favourites. Worthing competed well with Hurst in the 1st quarter and made it difficult for their opponents and only trailed 10-8. Worthing then upped their game even more and took control of the tie to edge ahead 16-14. The lead passed over more than once in the 3rd quarter, but Hurst just edged it 26-25. Worthing’s second string had been immense in their performance for three quarters, however the final quarter was just a little bit too much for Worthing with Hurst running out 33-26 winners. Coach Tina Price was “full of praise and pride for the players involved and the future definitely looks bright, which was reinforced by the kind words of the opposition coach.”
The Men’s Football Performance Programme 1st XI took on Southgate in the ECFA National League looking to reinforce the excellent result in the previous weeks top of the table clash against Kingston. After a long trip Worthing took time to get into their stride, and this affected their ability to keep effective possession and create a number of clear cut chances. Despite this Worthing’s defence stayed firm and limited the opposition to half chances. Into the second half, with the introduction of Shaun Cook, Worthing began to get hold of the ball and create chances, which eventually led to them taking the lead. A Lewis Jenkins cross was volleyed in by Lee Mottershead. The lead was quickly doubled with Joe Warner capitalising on a goalkeeping error to add to his impressive tally this season. This victory has now extended Worthing’s lead at the top of the table to six points with three matches of their league programme remaining.
On Tuesday Worthing College’s Women’s Football Performance Programme member Lucy Somes made her debut for British Colleges against Australia Under 19’s in Birmingham. The British Colleges’ side were eventually beaten 3-0, however this didn’t dampen Somes’ experience. “The whole experience so far has been excellent. Having to sing the national anthem was so surreal. Although we lost the game I felt proud to be a part of the team and I’m looking forward to the remaining matches with the squad.” Performance Programme Coach Mike Bridges reinforced Somes’ call up. “Lucy has been outstanding for us this season as well as her first year with us. She thoroughly deserves this accolade and its one that has been celebrated across the whole performance programme. Its fantastic that players are given the opportunity to represent their country and I hope that this is not the final Worthing College player to put on a British Colleges’ shirt.”
Great work. Keep it up,
Onwards......
Hallsy
Talk with Tina - A week in Netball...
On a bitterly cold night Worthing College went to Brighton to play in the BMW League against Phoenix. We were depleted in numbers due to injury, college work and students work commitments but determined to maintain our unbeaten run. The girls were set a challenge of 60 goals and not to let the opposition get half. The game started well, with Katy Finlay in excellent scoring mood, with excellent feeding from Katie Pearcy, Jodie Beaney and Lizzy Hall. Hannah Pannell continued with her excellent progress as GK and the quarter ended 19 -8.
The opposition made changes at quarter time to try and stop the easy ball into Finlay which worked to some degree but the half time score was 30-13.
Opposition changed again, clarified some rules with the umpires !! however Worthing continued to be the dominant team with the three quarters score 42-20. The girls were reminded of their target but just fell short with the final score 55-27.
We will get to 60 next week girls
Hurst A v Worthing B in the county cup was Wednesday fixture at “Harry Potter's Gaff“ ( coach’s thought on the magnificent setting of the school.) Hurst were the clear favourites as they had finished 2nd to Worthing College at the National Schools tournament at Roedean. The girls were impressed by the swimming pool, indoor sports hall etc etc however we were not overawd and out to give them a good game. The game started very evenly and a neutral would have been hard pressed to know which team was at the Regional Schools Tournament, Emily Begley’s shooting was very accurate and the defensive partnership of Hannah Pannell and Sarah Uncles with the “terrier” Laura Joseph at WD making it very difficult for Hurst. The quarter ended 10-8 to Hurst. The second quarter Worthing took control, forcing Hurst into making errors, Hurst’s coach was in despair and Worthing capitalised ending the quarter with a 2 goal lead 16-14. The girls were told Hurst would come out hard a the start of the third quarter but all we had to do was maintain our discipline, look after the ball and defend every pass. The third quarter was again very tight with Hurst edging it to end the quarter 26-25 in front.
Sadly the fourth quarter was one too many for us, there were some very tired players on the court and Hurst upped their game to take it 33-26.
For me, after the disappointment of the weekend, I could not have been prouder of the girls – they all battled above their weight, worked tirelessly as a team, never blamed the umpire or each other and produced an outstanding performance. The coach at Hurst admitted we had her extremely worried.
Well done girls.
Man of the Match – all 7 of them
Tina
The opposition made changes at quarter time to try and stop the easy ball into Finlay which worked to some degree but the half time score was 30-13.
Opposition changed again, clarified some rules with the umpires !! however Worthing continued to be the dominant team with the three quarters score 42-20. The girls were reminded of their target but just fell short with the final score 55-27.
We will get to 60 next week girls
Hurst A v Worthing B in the county cup was Wednesday fixture at “Harry Potter's Gaff“ ( coach’s thought on the magnificent setting of the school.) Hurst were the clear favourites as they had finished 2nd to Worthing College at the National Schools tournament at Roedean. The girls were impressed by the swimming pool, indoor sports hall etc etc however we were not overawd and out to give them a good game. The game started very evenly and a neutral would have been hard pressed to know which team was at the Regional Schools Tournament, Emily Begley’s shooting was very accurate and the defensive partnership of Hannah Pannell and Sarah Uncles with the “terrier” Laura Joseph at WD making it very difficult for Hurst. The quarter ended 10-8 to Hurst. The second quarter Worthing took control, forcing Hurst into making errors, Hurst’s coach was in despair and Worthing capitalised ending the quarter with a 2 goal lead 16-14. The girls were told Hurst would come out hard a the start of the third quarter but all we had to do was maintain our discipline, look after the ball and defend every pass. The third quarter was again very tight with Hurst edging it to end the quarter 26-25 in front.
Sadly the fourth quarter was one too many for us, there were some very tired players on the court and Hurst upped their game to take it 33-26.
For me, after the disappointment of the weekend, I could not have been prouder of the girls – they all battled above their weight, worked tirelessly as a team, never blamed the umpire or each other and produced an outstanding performance. The coach at Hurst admitted we had her extremely worried.
Well done girls.
Man of the Match – all 7 of them
Tina
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