Narrow defeat for A side as all four draw a blank
HINCKLEY A were away on Saturday against a tough opposition Offchurch, fighting for top places in the table.
Hinckley worked hard, making interceptions all across the court and feeding some beautiful passes into the attack, who were fending off Offchurch’s tough defence.
The score throughout the game remained close right up until the end, where Offchurch took the win 41-38. Player of the match went to Korede Akintoye for her superb defence throughout the game.
Hinckley’s B team were at home today against Stockton C team. Determined to secure a win this week Hinckley started off positively despite trailing by a few goals.
At the interval time team talk tactics motivated the team to drive hard onto the ball and chase any turnovers made. Stockton’s defence were relentless against Carole Payne and Lucy Marsden but patient play and pin point feeds into the circle by centre court pulled back a few goals.
Hinckley defence stayed tight and communicated tirelessly to overturn attacking passes with some well time outer-arm interceptions. B team fought to the final whistle but it just wasn’t to be, losing 42-36. Beth Thurairajah took POM for a third week in a row for her constant effort in centre court.
Hinckley Ladies C team game was against Coventry North Warwickshire this week. It was a tough contest with both teams starting strong. Hinckley fought hard and after the first quarter the scores were all square at 4-4.
With great all around play from both teams CNW took a lead of two goals after the first quarter. Hinckley’s defence were working hard to give as much opportunity as possible to their attack end, who were under pressure with every shot.
It was a close game and whilst Hinckley fought to the end and did not give up, the final score was 24-22 to CNW. Chloe Phillips was given POM for her excellent shooting and attacking play.
Hinckley E team played at Kingsley Playing Fields for their first away match, against Warwick Ladies A team.
It was a competitive game with Warwick leading all the way through. Hinckley E continued to push and had a good overall game.
An injury to Hinckley E’s centre meant a switch up off positions in the second quarter.
Despite the 49-13 loss, Hinckley were able to take plenty of positives with it highlighting several things to work on as a team. The POM went to Holly Pryor who stepped into a new position of Centre following Hinckley’s injury.