BJS netball teams enjoy a winning start to the season

Bablake Junior School netball teams started the season with wins against St Martin's Prep, Solihull School and Crackley Hall School.

The U11 A team beat Crackley Hall 9-3 in their first match of the term. Great marking from Tiffany at goal keeper and the strong attacking combination down court of Imogen and Shannon,linking in with the two shooters (Libby S and Libby H!), secured a convincing win. The U10 A team handled their first match on a full size court with 10ft posts very well. With excellent shooting from the girls in the circle and impressive interceptions from Daisy at goal defence they beat Crackley Hall 13-1, adding to their 13-0 and the U11 B teams 8-0 wins the week before against St Martin's Prep. 

The U11 A and B teams then travelled to Solihull School for their first away match on Wednesday. The girls warmed up with half court games making sure to show themselves as professional and a force to be reckoned with. The U11 A match started slowly and the first quarter ended 1-0, the B team also took some time to convert their determined play into goals and it wasn't until the second quarter that the scores started to increase more steadily.

Player of the match for the B team, Emily, scored some excellent goals with the support of Grace in the circle. The B team showed some fine dodging skills as Alice, Natish and Connie brought the ball effortlessly down court to help them take home a 8-1 win.

Birthday girl and captain for the day, Libby H, was given the accolade of player of the match in the A team game after they won 12-4. Their second and fourth quarters being the strongest with excellent interceptions from Vanessa and Beth helping the girls turn over the ball numerous times on the opposition's centre pass.

Well done to all the girls, keep up the good work!