Ellesmere College Girls Celebrate Success in Winning the Under 14 North Shropshire Netball Tournament

Following participation in the Under 14 North Shropshire Netball Tournament, the College team have been celebrating their success.

The tournament was held at The Marches School and each team played three other schools in the qualifying round. Ellesmere's first game was against Sir John Talbot's School, which they won 5-0. The next game was against Corbet School which was lost 6 -5. The team's third game was against The Marches School which Ellesmere also won 7-2.

Helen Goss, Head of Girls' Games commented, 'Having realised their potential the team increased their game by ensuring accurate passing. Ellesmere applied pressure and Viola Grosvenor and Lucy Harrington made excellent interceptions in the defending third and initiated the attacking play. Lydia Lam, Kirstie Foster and Emily Lewis were key players in linking the defensive and attacking play, and ensured that Ellesmere maintained possession.'

The semi final was against Moreton Hall which the Ellesmere side won 4-2. Having got to the semi final, Ellesmere were eager to show the other schools what they could do, but within the opening minutes were at a deficit of 2 goals. Moreton Hall did not make it easy for the girls, but they maintained their composure, worked together and developed fluent play. Ellesmere maintained possession, applied pressure throughout the game, and managed to equalise and then secure the victory by 2 goals.

The final was between Ellesmere and Corbet, with Ellesmere scoring 5 goals against Corbet's 3 goals. Helen Goss added, 'This was a thoroughly exciting match, as Ellesmere took the lead from the start. All team members worked cohesively, each giving maximum effort towards their victory. Viola Grosvenor and Lucy Harrington again were on hand to minimise Corbet's scoring opportunities, and assertively regained possession for Ellesmere. Imaginative passing between Emily Lewis and Sophie Halstead ensured the majority of the play remained in our attacking third. The creative movement between Zoe Evans and Lucy Forgrave ensured maximum scoring opportunities, and as each goal was scored, the enthusiasm grew to gain the victory they deserved. Well done to all the girls for a great afternoon of netball.'

Following participation in the Under 14 North Shropshire Netball Tournament, the College team have been celebrating their success.

The tournament was held at Marches School and each team played three other schools in the qualifying round. Ellesmere's first game was against Sir John Talbot's School, which they won 5-0. The next game was against Corbet School which was lost 6 -5. The team's third game was against The Marches School which Ellesmere also won 7-2.

Helen Goss, Head of Girls' Games commented, 'Having realised their potential the team increased their game by ensuring accurate passing. Ellesmere applied pressure and Viola Grosvenor and Lucy Harrington made excellent interceptions in the defending third and initiated the attacking play. Lydia Lam, Kirstie Foster and Emily Lewis were key players in linking the defensive and attacking play, and ensured that Ellesmere maintained possession.'

The semi final was against Moreton Hall which the Ellesmere side won 4-2. Having got to the semi final, Ellesmere were eager to show the other schools what they could do, but within the opening minutes were at a deficit of 2 goals. Moreton Hall did not make it easy for the girls, but they maintained their composure, worked together and developed fluent play. Ellesmere maintained possession, applied pressure throughout the game, and managed to equalise and then secure the victory by 2 goals.

The final was between Ellesmere and Corbet, with Ellesmere scoring 5 goals against Corbet's 3 goals. Helen Goss added, 'This was a thoroughly exciting match, as Ellesmere took the lead from the start. All team members worked cohesively, each giving maximum effort towards their victory. Viola Grosvenor and Lucy Harrington again were on hand to minimise Corbet's scoring opportunities, and assertively regained possession for Ellesmere. Imaginative passing between Emily Lewis and Sophie Halstead ensured the majority of the play remained in our attacking third. The creative movement between Zoe Evans and Lucy Forgrave ensured maximum scoring opportunities, and as each goal was scored, the enthusiasm grew to gain the victory they deserved. Well done to all the girls for a great afternoon of netball.'

13th March 2007  Back to News