Blighty come up against strong Katandra

Monique and Ash Charlton continued to develop their bond in goals, working on movement within the ring.

The mid-court players worked tirelessly, with Jessie Hanmer and Chelsea Weir feeding the ball beautifully to the goalers.

Erica Nicholls applied pressure in wing defence in the second half of the game. It was a team effort, and it is great seeing the connections form between the ladies.

Awards: Stevie Bateman, Ash Charlton and Jessie Hanmer.

B-grade: Blighty 13 def by Katandra 66.

This week we had lots of players out, but our regular B-grade ladies stepped up and continued to work hard all game.

Amy Weir had a standout performance in defence, applying lots of pressure and getting many intercepts and rebounds.

Krystle Winter continued to re-offer in wing defence.

Chloe MacKnight played goals with a range of different shooters and did a fabulous job adjusting to the different styles of players.

Rachel Bucholtz stepped up to play B-grade, and Emily Harvey made her senior netball debut in defence.

Ruby Williams surprised us all, playing a quarter in goal shooter and doing a wonderful job at that.

Awards: Amy Weir, Krystle Winter and Chloe MacKnight.

C-grade: Blighty 15 def by Katandra 46.

The girls were fired up and eager to play, starting strong in the first quarter with great energy and teamwork.

As the game progressed, Katandra found their rhythm and edged ahead, but our Blighty girls never backed down, fighting hard right through to the final whistle.

There was some fantastic play through the mid-court, but Katandra’s tight defence proved a real challenge.

Despite this, the girls kept their heads up and continued to push forward.

Best on court went to Mikayla Collie, who was brilliant in centre and wing attack, creating smart plays and feeding the ball beautifully to the shooters.

Ciara D’Aprile was relentless, running hard all game and putting in a strong performance across centre and wing attack as well.

In defence, Nicola Stanworth was a standout, working tirelessly and racking up multiple intercepts.

Chook Watson and Ruby Williams also had fantastic games, applying pressure and creating key turnovers.

A big thank you to Grace Macdonald, Tess Lloyd, and Alena Lamour for stepping up and supporting the team – your efforts are always appreciated.

Awards: Nicola Stanworth, Ciara D’Aprile, Mikayla Collie, Tess Lloyd.

C-Reserve: Blighty 7 def by Katandra 50.

While there were moments of great play and teamwork, the game was marked by crowding and some costly turnovers that gave the opposition an edge.

There’s no doubt there are areas we need to work on, but I’m still incredibly proud of this team.

Their growth, their willingness to learn, and the way they support one another on and off the court is something special.

The fun they have, their sportsmanship, and the respect they show both teammates and opponents is a real credit to each one of them.

Awards: Jess Butcher, Sarah Bain, Lara Elphinstone, Ali Macdonald.

Under-17s: Blighty 37 def by Katandra 53.

Once again, the Redeyes started strong, making our opponents nervous.

At half-time they made some very significant changes, with new players brought on for a much different looking goal end.

Our Redeyes fought hard all day and were within four goals at three-quarter time.

We most definitely took it to the Katters, proving again we are a team to be reckoned with and played to the best of our ability.

Unfortunately, Katandra’s shooter was very skilful and dominant despite our defenders working over and beyond.

The final score certainly did not reflect the contest on display. We are very impressed with the Redeyes’ efforts - they never gave up and kept fighting hard.

Awards: Emily Harvey, Amelia Hay, Sammy Watson.

Under-15s: Blighty 13 def by Katandra 27.

The first quarter was level with a minimal score difference. The girls displayed strong skills and worked together well as a team.

Savannah Bain caused havoc in defence, creating many turnovers and applying hard pressure.

Milla Bode played a cracking game. Her pressure and ability to read the play was impressive.

Ellie Miller continued to be an option and created great space in the attacking end.

Amy Doherty once again shone in the mid-court, being the direction and flow the team needed throughout the game.

Unfortunately, Katandra came out on top, but it didn’t stop the Redeyes from fighting until that very last whistle.

Awards: Savannah Bain, Ellie Miller, Amy Doherty.

Under-13s: Blighty 28 def Katandra 9.

Blighty’s under-13s continued their strong form over the weekend with a convincing victory over Katandra.

From the opening whistle, Blighty took control of the game with fantastic positioning, ball movement and teamwork resulting in quick goals.

Co-captains Ella Charlton and Kaydnce Sibraa were once again pivotal in the win with not just skill and determination, but their positive attitude and support to continue to build team cohesion.

Continuing to shine were the younger members of the team, led by Alice Petersen, Peggy McKenzie, and Georgie Butcher, who all put in standout performances.

Peggy impressed through the mid-court with her speed and vision, while Georgie’s work in defence helped limit Katandra’s scoring chances.

Alice showed versatility by her strong presence in defence and accurate shooting in goals.

It was a full team effort from Blighty, with all players showcasing excellent teamwork, accurate passing, and strong defensive pressure, contributing to a well-deserved win.

The result highlights the exciting depth and talent developing within the squad, especially among the younger players.

Awards: Alice Peterson, Peggy McKenzie, Georgie Butcher.

Under-11s: Not scored.

Well done to all the girls on a great game.

Carla Brown was strong in defence, sticking tight and getting many rebounds and turnovers, while Lindsey Lankow played a super game in attack, finding space and running down the court for the ball.

Awards: Carla Brown and Lindsey Lankow.