KES U19 Netball make National Finals
King Edward’s U19 Netball team are delighted to be going through to the Netball National Finals for the second year running following their success at the Regional round, which took place in Bournemouth last weekend.
The U19 team returned to the Regional round with high expectations, having won the tournament last year. They faced a tough pool, but played some outstanding netball. Their results were as follows:
V Marlborough –Won 9-2
V Leweston –Won 14-2
V Hartpury –Loss 8-10
V Jersey –Won 15-11
V Exeter –Won 9-7
V Truro –Won 16-4
V Taunton –Won 12-3
They finished 2nd in their group, behind the eventual winners of the tournament, Hartpury College. They then faced Maynards in the semi-final play-off. In order to get to the National finals for the second year in a row, they needed to beat the winners of the other pool.
It was a closely contested match, but KES always had the lead. After some good disciplined play and some excellent shooting from Rosie Allison, the girls were victorious, winning the game 14-9. This meant they finished runners-up and have qualified in 2nd place for the National Finals.
Congratulations to all squad members, Captain Hattie Hubbard, Helen Jones, Rosie Allison, Issy Timothy, Sam Bailey, Beth Stoneham, Rosie Coombe, Jazz Scott, Grace Tucker and Hattie Munn. Many thanks to Rachel Liddiard for all her hard work coaching the squad this year.
The National Finals are taking place at Roedean School in Brighton on March 20th. King Edward’s will be hoping to improve upon the 3rd place they achieved last year.
The U14 team also qualified for the SW regional tournament, having won the Avon County championship. They won their pool but were knocked out in the semi finals by just one goal in the closing minute of the game by Dean Close, KES v Dean Close 7-8.
Their match results were as follows:
V Haygrove School –Won 10-2
V Truro High School –Won 6-4
V Canford School –Won 9-5
V Chosen Hill –Won 11-6
V Godolphin – Drew 9-9
V West Buckland –Won 8-5
KES won their pool, with Godolphin, the girls’ toughest opponent, coming second to KES on goal average. KES went on to play Dean Close, the team placed second in the other pool, narrowly losing in the last minute of the game by one goal. KES 7, Dean Close 8.
Congratulations to all members of the U14 squad, including captain Molly Buxton, Katie Kohn, Elly Milner, Flossie Thomas, Katie Solleveld, Poppy Kevelighan, Katie Austin, Bea Johnson, Amelia Crowther and Katy Maguire. Thanks to Mrs. Crouch for all her hard work with the squad.
Acting Head of Girls’ Games, Helen Tully commented: “The success of both teams is down to the commitment and dedication they have shown to training and preparation for the tournament. The school is very proud of what they have achieved. Congratulations to all of the girls involved.”