The Year 9 Netball team braved the cold weather to compete at their netball tournament. The girls had been training hard so were quietly confident going into the tournament.
The pool matches were played, and Teddington won each match comfortably. Although some play was scrappy the girls knew that with focus they could stand a serious chance of winning. Hampton Academy were to be the opposition in the semi finals. The Teddington girls put the nerves to one side and played some stunning netball. Izzy Harrop and Lara Johnon were solid in defence with some excellent interceptions. At the other end of the court, Allec Foley and Olivia Leach were on target with their shots from across the shooting circle. Teddington won 8-0. We were through to the final!
In the final, Orleans Park A were the opposition. Having already beaten them in the rounds, confidence was high. As the game started, mistakes were made by both teams. With missed passes and poor catches both teams were struggling to get into the flow of the game. Despite this, both teams were scoring goals. At the end of full time the score was 4 all. Extra time started, and both teams found their rhythm and produced some excellent netball. It was one goal by Orleans, then one by Teddington and this pattern continued. At the end of extra time it was 6-6. The last period of extra time started – if it was still all level at the end of this it would be a draw and both teams were share the title. These last few minutes were tough for Teddington, they began to make small mistakes which gave Orleans the chance to score three time. With time running out, Teddington scored and were on the start of a come back. Then the final whistle went. The result finished 10-8 to Orleans Park A team. It was really nail biting stuff! The girls played fantastically well, with some excellent guts and determination bringing out their netball skills. Well done to all the girls.
Pool Games:
Tedd v Twickenham WON 5 – 3
Tedd v Christs WON 6 – 4
Tedd v LEH B WON 9 – 1
Tedd v Orleans Park A WON 5 – 3
Semi Finals
Tedd v Hampton Academy WON 8 – 0
Final
Tedd v Orleans Park A LOST 8 – 10
(After fulll time 4-4, after first period of extra time 6-6, after second period of extra time 10-8)
