U11A v Ranby House Won 22-12

Team
C – Jessica RS
WA – Beth D
WD – Arabella A / Ella N
GA – Arabella H / Annie GP
GS – Annie GP / Arabella H
GD – Oonagh S
GK – Sky U
Player of the match – Oonagh S, for superbly timed interceptions, excellent tips and solid defending.

The under 11 girls faced all weather conditions in their game today against Ranby – sun, wind, then plenty of snow! They were off to a flying start, soon 4 – 0 up, with slick passing and accurate shooting. Ranby then found their form and the game was fairly end to end, but our shooters suffered a minor shooting blip, giving Ranby a chance to get back into the game. The score was 4 – 4 at one stage, but we had pulled ahead to 6 – 4 by quarter time.
The second quarter saw more of the same, with Ranby firmly back in the game and it all boiling down to shooting accuracy. After pegging back the two goals, we were level and each centre saw us score, then on the next Ranby would equalise. At times we needed to mark our partners more effectively; and ensure after making our fabulous well timed interceptions that we didn’t throw the ball away on the next pass. With a real concerted effort just prior to half time we were able to remain two goals ahead at half time.
In the third quarter we had a real stormer, converting goal after goal, and it was the turn of the Ranby shooters to have a blip. Our mid court play was also super with everyone working hard to tip the ball, enabling our team to rush in to secure the lose balls – Arabella A was exceptional at picking them up. Jess RS was unflappable and determined, working tirelessly to bring the ball back to our shooters. Sky had a great second half, keeping with her partner and snatching away inaccurate passes into the D. Oonagh was superb, timing her interceptions immaculately and she played a huge role in regaining possession of the ball, causing the Ranby Goal Attack to become frustrated. Down our attacking end Jess, Beth, Annie and Arabella H had a stormer, with some superb passes into and in the D. Their confidence and compatibility really shone through, with the two shooters in particular predicting each other’s moves perfectly. This quarter saw us go 8 goals up and the constant snow was no problem for these girls.
In the 4th quarter the girls managed to extend this lead to ten, with Ella N showing us how impressively she can jump. A solid team performance, with our set moves working extremely well and our pace being hot. A great result, particularly as we were playing without our usual defender Georgy – speedy recovery to her. Great job girls, more new ideas next games session, we are on a roll! Thanks to all our loyal supporters who braved the extreme elements to support us today – fabulous job to you all, we really appreciate it!
DLB