November Match Reports – Thame Netball Club

MATCH 03/11/10 Tornadoes V Kites, 18 ? 17 to the Tornadoes, Thame.

TORNADOES fought a closely contested match with Kites on Wednesday, November 3, to secure their fourth win of the season. Although Kites scored the opening goal, Tornadoes soon dominated the play, making the most of the scoring opportunities. Excellent shooting by the Kites GS brought the score level at the end of the first quarter.

Tornadoes once again took control of the second quarter with good team play, forcing errors from Kites pushing their lead to 11 ? 8. Tornadoes started the fourth quarter determined to pull away. Both teams demonstrated excellent play but it was Tornadoes who just had the edge winning 18 -17. Player of the match was awarded Lynn Palmer who played an excellent game at WD.

Team: Hannah White (captain), Sheena Maguire, Lynn Palmer, Lisa Sydenham, Emma Young and Lauren Fairbrother.
Hurricanes V Hares
25 ? 23

THE Thame Hurricanes faced tough opposition this week too, against Hares. Although the Hurricanes trailed in the first half, their strong defence kept the goal difference to a minimum. Hurricanes gradually began to fight back with good interceptions from their wings. The score remained tight throughout, with both teams battling to the last minutes. Fantastic shooting and strong centre court play enabled Hurricanes to pull ahead and win 25 ? 23.

Team: Vanessa Hake, Carol Storey, Becky Froud, Penny Caudle, Mel Rose, Sue Farrow and Lyn Hopwood.

Thame Netball Club has been funded by The Oxfordshire Community Foundation Grassroots Grants Project for the 2010/11 season.