Netball Tournament - Monday 5th October

Post date: Oct 9, 2015 5:34:12 PM

Monday 5th October saw the start of this years netball tournament. After the great success of last years team (getting through to the Yorkshire finals) the bar is set high for the newly formed netball team. Despite only being together for 4 weeks, they played exceptionally well! Present at the tournament were ourselves, Great Preston, Methley and Allerton Bywater.

Team - Jake (Y5), Lizzie (Y6), Louise (Y4), Lucy (Y6), Eliana (Y6), Anna (Y6), Oliver (Y5), Eve (Y5)

Game 1 vs Great Preston

Throughout the game, the passing between the Greenfield's players was consistently accurate and fantastic choices were being made. Lizzie, who was playing as centre, worked extremely hard - doing most of the running. A mixture of great passing and positioning ensured we had possession of the ball for most of the game. Oliver led Greenfield's to a 1-0 win with a great goal.

Game 2 vs Allerton Bywater

Allerton Bywater, who had been a weaker team in the 14/15 season, came back with a vengeance. Their team's hard work resulted in them taking the early lead with a fantastic shot. Greenfield's soon recovered as Anna worked hard to ensure the ball reached Lizzie who scored our first goal with ease. Soon after, Allerton Bywater hit back with another goal making the score 2-1. Quick movement and passing between Jake and Lizzie saw them in prime position for another shot. Lizzie equalised the score. Excellent defending from Oliver - who cleared the ball excellently - prevented Allerton Bywater from scoring any more goals. Another 2 shots from Lizzie, supported by Anna, saw Greenfield's take a 4-2 win.

Game 3 vs Methley

This was the hardest match of the night as Methley's team are made of mostly year 6 children who have played together for many years. Despite Louise's brilliant clearing of the ball, Methley won the match with a score of 2-0. Despite the loss, we played brilliantly.

Mr Allinson (teacher at Allerton Bywater) commented on Lizzie's performance saying "She is an excellent shooter - we need someone like her on our team."

Our next netball tournament will be on Monday 9th November at Brigshaw High School - feel free to come cheer us on!