Proscovia set to leave Lightning

LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning have revealed that Ugandan goal shooter Peace Proscovia is leaving the club to play for Sunshine Coast Lightning in Australia.

Widely regarded as the best goal shooter in the world, Proscovia is heading down under where she will also further her studies by undertaking a PhD at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

The Ugandan national captain, she was named Player of the Season, Player’s Player of the Season and Goalden Shooter at last season’s VNSL awards.

On leaving Loughborough Proscoiva said: “I really have no words to discuss my gratitude towards Loughborough University – they have made me what I am today.

“Loughborough University gives you an environment where you can excel in sport whilst at the same time excelling in academia and that’s something that makes Loughborough University stand out.

“The level of netball I play today is credited to Loughborough Lightning. I will forever be proud to say I’ve been part of the Loughborough Lightning team that made it to finals two times and that we’re defending Fast5s champions – that’s something I will never forget.

“I am going but my decision was a heavy one to make. I had to take a massive step of thinking to leave Loughborough but I will forever remember Loughborough as long as I hold my breath within me.”

Loughborough Sport’s Executive Director John Steele said: “Peace has been a shining example of what you can achieve in both sport and academia with the right passion, determination and an open mind.”