MRS Coldstores faced down Willy’s Pub and Brewery, scoring 36-17 in their division one fixture of the Grimsby & District Senior Netball League. The win gives them a solid three point lead at the top of the division table.
Their opponents, Willy’s, have an established footing in the league. They desperately fought to create opportunities on the court, but Coldstores keeper Zara Springall was on point, easily intercepting shots from Dorinda Stonehewer and Rachel Jones, goal shooter and attacker for Willy’s. Springall’s precision and keenness was a major factor in Coldstores’ victory.
Coldstores’ precise and athletic implementation of several netball drills allowed them to up their game, retrieving passes that would remain out of reach for other teams. Strong passes from wing defender Gina Ryder hailed down from the defensive third of the court, through to the edge of the centre, and finally into the hands of shooting pair Amy Allenby and Emily Downie.
This comes during a great time for the sports club, who are going from strength to strength having raised over £5000 for charity over the past three years and taking the Community Sports award last year.
A Tense Game in Division Two
Grimsby netball fans were also treated to a very close match this week in the second division between Hot Holidays and Forrester Boyd. Hot Holiday’s goal shooters had their work cut out for them, with Forrester Boyd’s goal team playing a strong circular defence, but excellent play was shown by both teams.
Chantelle Ellis, centre for Forrester Boyd, topped off the outstanding performance she has exhibited over the past few weeks, providing a key link between both ends of the court and feeding the ball into the circle, helping the team successfully implement plays like those covered in drills by http://www.sportplan.net/drills/Netball/drills.jsp and others.
Ultimately, Forrester Boyd let loose in the second half, winning the game 14-9.
Third Division Highlights
Team ABP faced down Macey’s in division three, coming away with a 23-14 victory. Both teams performed admirably, however, with Macey’s tight defence playing some great interceptions, and an equally good attack that kept the score even in the first half. ABP played some excellent links up court, thanks to the work of centre player Katie Horner. ABP’s win gives them five points, raising their future chances in this division.
