Six finals see Loughborough net three Team Leicestershire trophies

Posted: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 13:11

Six finals see Loughborough net three Team Leicestershire trophies

Six Team Leicestershire finals in three hours made it an all-action night of netball at De Montfort University.

The event, which was held on 8th December and the final competition of 2016, saw 12 teams compete from across the different districts, with some schools able to compete across the age disciplines.

Kicking off the night, Loughborough High School were able to edge past Belvoir High in the Year7 final. The 9-8 scoreline was cruel on Belvoir, who sprung into life after falling into an early 3-0 deficit. It proved to be too much of a mountain to climb though, with a single point the difference.

Loughborough had plenty more chances at adding to their glory, and made it double gold in the U14 final. A 21-13 win against Welland Park ensured that they will progress as Leicestershire representatives to the regional competition.

They couldn't make it three in a row though, as Uppingham Community College picked up the Year 8 win after an enthralling contest. 11 all at the final whistle, the sides played out extra-time which Uppingham won with a single point.

The Charnwood side didn't have long to wait for the third though, as they made it three wins from four. They ensured two Loughborough sides would appear in the regional finals, beating Oakham 10-9 in the U16 final in another enthralling contest.

Catmose College became the third winning school of the evening in the penultimate match, easing past Loughborough 15-3 to add further gloss to what was turning into a very good night for Rutland.

The night was rounded off by Oakham and Ratcliffe, with the beaten U16 school taking the U19 crown. All teams were presented with medals, with the winners getting their hands on the Team Leicestershire trophies. It was a star-studded night too, with Tamsin Greenway generously giving her time to attend the finals and present the medals.

The current Wasps coach spoke of how during her early days growing up in Leicester netball played a huge part in her life, in the same way that it can to all the participants on finals night.

Images from the finals are available on our Facebook page – lrsportcsp. Visit the Team Leicestershire website for more information.

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