Staff vs Post 16 Netball – Thursday 19th December 2024

The annual battle of enthusiasm versus skill and athleticism took place at lunchtime on the final Thursday before the Christmas break.

The Y13 team resplendent in green took to the court first, marshalled by Joel and Edie. They faced the dazzling energy of the staff, still with a spring in their step at the end of the Autumn term. A dynamic Mr Stapleton linked beautifully through the midfield, combining with Mrs Bennet at WA to release the deadly accurate Mrs Elliot on goal. An early lead for staff. Stiffer competition came in the next half as the Y12 squad took to the floor, glowing in pink. With a number of former school players and current club players they looked polished. Beth was agile as ever at Centre whilst Heidi in defence and Naomi up front had lost little of their former skill. Mimi popped up to score a scorcher to beat the staff. The second halves were equally close as Mariah Carey rang out. The Y13 got their act together as Milo and Izzy started to get to grips with the intricate movement of staff and Ray and Tinaye started to use their superior athletiticism to good effect. The Y12 were beaten by the staff as Ed, Jack and Josh were bamboozled by Mr Davey’s feints and dodges, whilst Mrs Broomfield, pirouetted then fell causing confusion and chaos. Mrs Woolacott was combative, Mr Muscatt rapid and Mr Pearce bullish, but stand out player was new acquisition Miss Curtis who allowed very little to trouble the staff hoop. Superb fun and a massive thanks to Y9 student Laila and Y10 student Sophia who officated the carnage brilliantly.

A final game between Y12 and Y13 saw the scores tied in a festive and fair 3-3. A well deserved break is now deserved by all.