Third win of season for Warriors 2nds
EAST MIDLANDS REGIONAL DIVISION 2 CHARNWOOD RUTLAND WARRIORS 2NDS 41 PENNINE 29 CHARNWOOD Rutland 2nds secured their third win of their East Midlands Division Two campaign beating Pennine. Charnwood Rutland made a very strong start in the first quarter with a new starting seven. Their defence unsettled Pennine by making lots of turnovers, which were converted by strong shooting giving Charnwood Rutland an eight goal lead going into the second quarter.
In the second quarter Pennine stepped up their game being more physical throughout the court.
The two sides were going goal for goal in this quarter, but Charnwood Rutland remained calm to keep possession of the ball on their centre passes.
This allowed Charnwood Rutland to extend their lead to nine, with the score at 20-11 going into half time.
The Warriors kept their composure in the third quarter, pushing on with their lead. Their defence worked tirelessly to make turnovers and worked well with the centre court to work the ball to the shooters. Charnwood Rutland further extended their lead to 13 at the end of the third quarter.
With fresh feet on court and some players making their debuts for the team, it took a couple of minutes for Charnwood Rutland to settle and compose themselves.
However, the team soon got into a good rhythm and worked well together in the final 15 minutes, with lots of vocal support from the bench to take the win 41-29.
The win is the team’s most convincing win so far, giving them confidence looking forward to the rest of the season.