Spalding Sparks Yellow 17, Taz A 4: Although the first quarter started slightly late, the game soon gained pace. Windy conditions impeded goal scoring attempts but the players persevered and took advantage of rebounds at both ends. Both teams had strong centre court play and the score was even at half-time. The second half saw outstanding shooting and scoring from Sparks’ Emma Hibbins, Jodie Clarke and Amy Vertannes. The Taz defence was strong but not firm enough to stop Sparks taking the win. Players’ player for Sparks Yellow was Lauren Weatherill and for Taz A was Heidi Fulcher.

D Birds 0, BHS U17s 3: A late start left only a few minutes of play in the first quarter. The windy conditions and the low sun not helping the shooters at all and only seven goals scored in the first half. Both teams battled against the weather as conditions did not improve. Strong defence from both sides meant a low scoring game overall but with d'birds taking the win. Players player for D Birds Angela Rawlinson and for U17s was Chloe Turner.

Black Bullettes 22, BHS U18s 7: A steady start to the game with only three goals scored in the first quarter. Very windy and sunny conditions made shooting and passing more difficult than usual. A close game in the second quarter and with sound defence and accurate shooting Bullettes pulled away. Good centre court play from both teams. Considering they were behind the Under 18s did not give up and kept pushing for all goals they could and taking loose balls throughout. A good game from both teams with respectful and honest play from both teams. Players’ player for Black Bullettes was Helen Pell and for U18s it was Danni Frankish.

Boston A 16, Gems I 26: Players’ player for Boston A was Vikki Odlin and for Gems I it was Nic Brennan.

Taz B 11, Boston B 4: Players’ player for Taz B was Emily Brader and for Boston B it was Mia Heaton.

Gems II 9, Bridge View Flyers B 7: Players’ player for Gems II was Charlotte Burrell and for Flyers B it was Danni Stanbury.

For week ending April 26

Taz B 27, Bridge View Flyers A 14: The Taz B squad was out in force for the last game of the season. Support from the bench included injured Jenni Booth, Danni Carter, Vikki Wallis, Louise Brighton and “baby bump” Brighton, and Daniel. The match was going to be noisy if nothing else! Both teams made a good start with the Taz defence of Vicky Cooper and Sarah Dyche making it a hard job for Bridge View to reach their shooters Jane Hutson and Karen Johnson. Taz went into the second quarter two goals up and good shooting from Emily Brader and Chloe Skeritt meant the gap widened at half-time despite the efforts of the Bridge View defence of Bev Emanuelle and Debbie Winrow. The third quarter saw Taz centre court Helen Fulcher, Heidi Wharff and Emily Dix working hard and seeing them concede only two goals to Bridge View’s 10. Bridge View’s centre court, Jenny Briely, Nessa Droy working hard and despite the strong accurate passes from Rachel Moore, Bridge View were unable to catch up and Taz took the well deserved win and three points. A lovely competitive game with great sportsmanship on both sides. A get well soon goes to the injured players and best wishes for the forthcoming summer season. Players’ player for Taz B was Heidi Wharff and for Bridge View flyers it was Jane Hutson.

For week ending April 19

Bridge View Flyers A 15, Donington 13: This game was guaranteed to be close. The first quarter saw a low score of 2-1 to Bridge View, showing that both teams were working hard. Shooting from Flyers’ Jane Hutson was superb from the edge of the circle despite good defending from Dons’ Julie Oglville. Goals went one for one in the second quarter with Bridge View unable to gain a comfortable lead. Players moved around at half-time with both teams trying to get an extra edge. Bridge View stepped the defence up with Bev Emanuelle and Jenny Briley hindering shooters’ access to the circle and Penny Martin (home from university) her usual outstanding self. Donington had a swap when moving Rosie James into defence. The third quarter, however, still maintain a goal-for-goal exchange ratio. Donington’s defence cleared any rebounds well to Mel Bristow (the speeding bullet) in the centre .Dons’ Donna Lee and Flyers’ Karen Johnson also scored well despite strong defence at both ends. A superb game from both sides. Players’ player for Flyers A was Penny Martin and for Donington it was Mel Bristow.

Bridge View Flyers B 11, Spalding Sparks Red 21: The first quarter was close with the teams well matched and determined to hold the other back. The second half saw Sparks’ determination strengthen to pull away with some outstanding shooting. Bridge View B put up a good fight with some good interceptions from the defence . Sparks, however, showed they were on form and pulling away well. An action-packed game with good play from both sides leaving Sparks with a good win but Flyers gaining a well-deserved point for 50 percent goal score. Players’ player for Flyers B was Lucy Kidby and for Sparks Red it was Lisa Beck.

Gems II 16, Taz B 9: Players’ player for Gems Ii was Kelly Slater and for Taz B it was Holly Medlock.

BHS U17s 20, College 0: No report details.

Taz A 20, D Birds 0: No report details.

Boston B 20, BHS U16s 0: No report details.

For week ending April 12

Gems I 24, Spalding Sparks Yellow 22: Players’ player for Sparks Yellow was Katy Braybrook.

BHS U18s 8, Taz A 13: Players’ player for U18s was Lowe Brittain and for Taz A it was Jess Brader.

Boston A 24, Gems II 18: Both teams got off to a steady start with scores being fairly equal at the end of the first quarter. There was plenty of good co-ordination with short passes in the cold conditions. Boston, though, pulled away the end of the first half, the score being 11-6. The third quarter was more evenly matched with nine goals a piece (20-15). Final score was 26-18. Players’ player for Boston A was Emily Moss and for Gems II, it was Emily Jakeman.

For week ending April 5

D Birds 23, Bridge View Flyers B 18: The first quarter saw D Birds take a good lead with all their shots on goal. A good defence by Emma Shaw and Debs Wing made it difficult for Flyers B to score. The second quarter saw good play by both teams with Flyers B catching up with the scores. There was a welcome return by Nikki Kendrick of D Birds in attack. The first quarter saw D Birds upping the pace with Flyers trying hard and scoring a few goals. Good team spirit was shown by both teams in an enjoyable game to watch. Players’ player for D Birds was Laura Burton and for Bridge View Flyers B, it was their GK.

Gems I 19, Black Bullettes 20. No report details.

Spalding Sparks Yellow 21, Gems II 17: No report details.

Spalding Sparks Green 26, Boston A 11: No report details.

Spalding Sparks Red 10, BHS U17s 13: No report details.

College 8, BHS U18s 35: No report details.

For week ending March 27

BHS U18s 33, D Birds 13: A very fast paced game from the start with BHS U18s dictating the pace, DBirds played well in the first half but despite the defences best efforts it seemed like they were not stood there when BHS U18s were shooting. A fall in the third quarter by a D.Birds player lifted the mood as she bounced back. BHS U18s showed some good play and passing throughout the game. Players’ player for U18s was Sarah Clarke and for D Birds was Laura Burton.

Boston A 26, Gems II 18: Players’ player for Boston A was Emma Moss and for Gems 2 was Emily Jackeman.

Gems I 14, Spalding Sparks Green 26: Players’ player for Gems 1 was Fiona Nixon and for Sparks Green was Emma Hibbins.

BHS U17s 21, Bridge View Flyers B 17: Players’ player for U17s was Ebun Ajewole and for Flyers B was Lucy Kidby.

Black Bullettes 34, Bridge View Flyers A 18: Full result details awaited. Players’ player for Bullettes was Rachel Leech and for Flyers A was Debbie Winrow.

Taz A 26, Boston B 5: Players’ player for Taz A was Jessica Brader and for Boston B was Jasmine Orrey.

For week ending March 20

Spalding Sparks Green 30, Spalding Sparks Yellow 14: Players’ player for Sparks Green was Rachel Davidson and for Sparks Yellow was Amy Vertannes

Donington 0, Taz B 20: No report details.

Taz A 24, BHS U17s 8: Taz were playing strong and confident to gain a comfortable lead in the first half. Taz remained in the lead throughout with BHS fighting well and good possession but they couldn’t close the gap on Taz lead. Players’ player for Taz A was Mandy Stocks and for U17s it was Ebony Ajewole.

Black Bullettes 30, Gems II 15: Black Bullettes worked strongly to regain a tidy lead, which showed in the end result. Players’ player for Black Bullettes was Emma Taylor and for Gems II it was Vicky Sleaford.

D Birds 6, Spalding Sparks Red 9: A good start by both teams, very few goals scored by D Birds as they would not go in. Good attacking by D Birds with Donna Holstead and Laura Burton playing well together. An injury for Spalding Sparks Red changed their team and D Birds was defending well against the change. Emma Shaw for D Birds played very well making it almost impossible for Sparks shooters to enter the circle. A well deserved players player for Angela Rawlinson of D Birds Players’ player for D Birds was Angela Rawlinson and for Sparks Red it was Becky Fry.

BHS U16s 22, College 13: A close match with College taking the lead in the first half, very tense and tight match but BHS U16’s won in the end. Players’ player for U16s was Amy Harrison and for College it was Laura Bonner.

For week ending March 13

Spalding Sparks Red 25, BHS U16s 10: Players’ player for Sparks Red was Enys Collin and for U16s it was Ashley Frankish.

Taz A 26, Bridge View Flyers B 17: A superb game with a friendly competitive edge. Bridge View Flyers went into it knowing they were outclassed but it did not stop them aiming high for the bonus point for scoring at least half of their rivals’ total goals. Taz A have a mixed A and B squad but still a strong one and Bridge View B had borrowed Debbie Winrow from the A team. The first quarter was hard fought at both ends to give a low score of 2-1 to Taz. The second quarter saw Taz pulling away with Emily Brader shooting well and accurately with Mandy Stocks. Players’ player Helen Bristow working the centre court efficiently and Vicky Cooper’s height was a definite advantage in defence. The third quarter saw Taz still gaining the edge. Bridge View B worked hard by keeping passes short to prevent the interceptions from Taz. Kelly Thomas did a good job as keeper and clearing the rebounds well. The combination of Sophie and Lucy Kidby in the Flyers’ circle, converting several opportunities to goals. The last quarter was one-for-one scoring but Flyers could not bridge the gap. But they gained the well deserved point. Players’ player for Taz A was Helen Fulcher and for Flyers B it was Lucy Kidby.

Gems 1 26, Gems 2 5: Players’ player for Gems 1 was Rachel James and for Gems 2 it was Jess West.

BHS U17s 16, BHS U18s 22: Players’ player for U17s was Lauren Rigby and for U18s it was Tash Todd.

Black Bullettes 22, Boston A 20: Players’ player for Bullettes was Rachel Leech.

Spalding Sparks Yellow 30, Donington 5: Players’ player for Sparks was Amy Vertannes and for Donington it was Mel Bristow.

For week ending March 6

D Birds 25, BHS U17s 12: Good passing and attacking by D Birds saw them lead in the first quarter. Excellent defending emerged in the second quarter by D Birds with BHS U17s picking up the pace slightly. Both Nikki Kendrick and Karla Bristow’s shooting was superb for D Birds to keep them in a 13-4 lead at half-time. The third and final quarters were fast paced with both side having many shots. BHS U17s tried to make up some difference in the score line but D Birds managed to keep their healthy lead. Players’ player for D Birds was Laura Burton and for BHS U17s, it was Nicola Heckford.

Gems 1 48, Bridge View Flyers A 13: Players’ player for Gems 1 was Fiona Nixon and for Bridge View Flyers A, it was Jane Hutson.

Spalding Sparks Green 48, Gems 2 4: Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Green was Emma Hibbins and for Gems 2, it was Charlotte Burrell.

Boston A 18, Taz B 17: Players’ player for Boston A was Emily Moss and for Taz B, it was Vicky Wallis.

BHS U18s 20, Boston B 0: No report details.

Bridge View Flyers B 28, College 7: Players’ player for Bridge View Flyers B was Sophie Kidby and for College, it was Laura Bonner.

For week ending February 27

D Birds 25, College 1: D Birds dominated with some good attacking and shooting by Karla Bristow and Nikki Kendrick. College fought well in the first half and pushed D Birds hard. But unfortunately they failed to score in that half. Efficient centre court play helped College in the second quarter but they were no match for D Birds’ defensive play. In the third quarter College came back with some good interceptions. However, D Birds had already made a big break. D Birds’ attack were making some excellent shots on target throughout the second half f the match, although College started to regain some possession in the third and final quarter to finally score. A very friendly game for all. Players’ player for D Birds was Nikki Kendrick and for College, it was Sarah Thwaite.

Bridge View Flyers A 13, Spalding Sparks Yellow 23: The first quarter was well contested by both sides. But sloppy passes from Flyers left Sparks 5-3 up. The second half was much of the same with Flyers struggling to adapt the game to avoid Sparks’ excellent interception skills. Sparks’ mix of accuracy in centre court and in the circle saw them 12-7 up at half-time. Flyers made team changes and likewise Sparks in the second half, both hoping for more goals. Three-quarter time saw Sparks lead 19-9 and Flyers had a last quarter roll to gain one goal back giving sparks a nine-goal win. Players’ player for Bridge View Flyers was Jane Hutson. Players’ player for Spalding Sparks was Amy Vertannes.

Spalding Sparks Red 12, Boston B 15: Closely contested early stages saw tight defending from both ends and resulted in a 4-4 score after the first quarter. Things remained tight throughout, however Boston B edged ahead with excellent shooting and build-up play. The game remained close throughout. Following the second quarter, Boston B managed to maintain their lead, a margin decisive enough for victory. Players’ player for Sparks Red was Kiera Whybrow and for Boston B it was Lisa Beck.

Black Bullettes 16, Donington 3: No report. Players’ player for Donington was Mel Bristow.

Spalding Sparks Green v Taz B: No result or report.

For week ending January 30

BHS U17s 27, Boston B 19: In the first quarter both teams fought hard and U17s took the edge, taking a two-goal lead 6-4 in the first quarter. With U17s only having five players, they still performed with lots of energy and never lacked enthusiasm. The player in Goal Defence position was defending with lots of energy and the team attacked well. Goal Attack shot really well with majority of her goal attempts going in. Boston B worked well as a team but the U17s gained massive goal difference and ended up winning. Players’ player for BHS U17s was Lauren Rigby and for Boston B, it was “Danny.”

Spalding Sparks Yellow 13, Taz B 8: A close first quarter but Sparks took the early lead. Tighter marking by Sparks gave them the second quarter honours. The third quarter was better for Taz with good defence. A close final quarter with three goals conceded on each team but due to a strong first half Sparks took the game. Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Yellow was Bray Brook and for Taz B it was Jenni Booth.

Gems 2 28, Bridge View Flyers A 13: Players’ player for Gems 2 was Emma Larking and for Bridge View Flyers A it was Vanessa Droy.

Bridge View Flyers B 22, BHS U16s 13: Players’ player for Bridge View Flyers B was Lucy K and for BHS U16s it was Kate B.

Donington 15, Boston A 28: Players’ player for Donington was Anna and for Boston A it was E Moss.

Spalding Sparks Red 13, College 7: Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Red was K Whybrow.

For week ending January 23

Gems 1 29, Boston A 17: This was a very fast game with both teams being evenly matched in the first half and scoring frequently. Helen Stewart for Boston A was marking well but Jezz for Gems 1 got all the shots on target. Gems 1 began to creep away in the second quarter with good play. Gems 1 increased their lead in the third quarter but the goals seemed to slow on both sides. The centres for both teams were making use of the centre court moving freely but Gems 1 eventually took the lead further to win. Players’ player for Gems 1 was Fiona Nixon and for Boston A it was Jo Timby.

Boston U18s 37, Bridge View Flyers B 17: In the first half BHS U18s started really well by scoring a lot, Bridge View Flyers B fought back but just couldn’t keep up with BHS U18s’ excellent shooting. They were both passing accurately but U18s seemed to be getting the goal opportunities more than Flyers. U18s took every chance they got to score. Flyers defended well but U18s still seemed to be getting past them and scoring 19 goals to 7 in the first half. In the second half U18s seemed to still be scoring more goals than flyers in the third quarter the U18s scored 7 goals to Flyers’ 3. Overall U18s were the better team and kept scoring and defending well to stop a Bridge View Flyers B comeback. Players’ player for BHS U18s was Danielle Frankish and for Bridge View Flyers B it was Lucy Kidby.

D Birds 22, Boston B 2: D Birds took an early lead in the first quarter with excellent shooting and their defence only allowed Boston B one shot at goal. The second quarter was fast paced with good centre court play by both teams. D Birds gained a further lead with only one goal being scored by Boston B. D Birds’ attack Nikki Kendrick and Karla Bristow were on form and went on to show a good working partnership in the third quarter, although Boston’s defence were working hard. Players’ player for D Birds was Laura Burton and for Boston B it was Danni Pratt.

Bridge View Flyers A 14, Spalding Sparks Green 25: In the first half Sparks played well, the goals went in with every chance they had. Flyers fought on but Sparks defended well to stop Flyers from scoring. Flyers held their own in the second half and matched Sparks goal for goal with Sparks only scoring one more. Although Flyers played better in the second half the lead was already there for Sparks for them to win. Players’ player for Bridge View Flyers A was Nessa Droy and for Spalding Sparks Green it was Louise Broderick

Black Bullettes 18, Spalding Sparks Yellow 17: An even looking match with Sparks just converting chances into goals in the first quarter. Bullettes came back in the second half of the match to create an even game with both teams playing well. A really close game with Bullettes just coming through to win by a one-goal margin.

For week ending January 16

BHS U16s 24, U17s 15: Players’ player for the U16s was Jess Holland and for the U17s, it was Rachel Upsall.

Gems 1 33, Taz B 5: Players’ player for Gems 1 was Rachel Smith and for Taz B, it was Heidi Wharff

Bridge View Flyers A 19, Boston A 37: A tough game for Flyers who have moved up a league after many seasons of going close to the step-up. The first game of the new competition against Boston A, a long established to league team, was always going to be hard. But Flyers went in full of determination. The first quarter saw Boston charge ahead with Flyers trailing. The height of Lynne Evans in the Boston circle and accuracy of both shooters proved hard for Flyers to stop. Boston’s defence kept Flyers’ shooters at bay despite the best efforts from Nessa Droy and Rachel Moore. Boston’s Sarah Smith intercepted some passes to turn the direction of play. Half-time saw Boston lead while the Flyers were a single goal off the precious “half-goal score” point. Flyers then changed strategy when going for the long passes from Debbie Winrow and Rachel Moore into the circle. This worked well and gave Flyers a fighting chance for the elusive point. Boston’s shooters were on superb form, converting every opportunity into a goal scored. Flyers worked hard and managed to turn over a few of the Boston centres but not enough to win. A lovely friendly, yet competitive game. Players’ player for Bridge View Flyers A was Debbie Winrow and for Boston A it was Lynne Evans

Bridge View Flyers B 12, Boston B 12: No report details.

Taz A 12, Boston College 6: Players’ player for Taz A was Mandy Stocks and for Boston College it was Ruth Scarborough.

Gems 2 24, Donington 11: Players’ player for Gems 2 was Laura McRae and for Donington it was Julie Ogilvie.

For week ending January 9

Taz B 14, Black Bullettes 20: Taz B were going to have a tough match against the Bullettes. It was their first taste of the A League and the Bullettes are a well-established top section team. The Bullettes started with six players but still played in their special style of long passing, fingertip catches and superb shooting. Taz B had a different approach and with the extra player made good headway, finishing the first quarter with a three-goal lead. The second quarter was similar with the Bullettes having difficulty in keeping up with the Taz team. Half-time saw Bullettes still trailing by two goals and Taz still proving good opposition. A swap for Bullettes was then made with Shell Chapman and Jess Clayton coming on and proving a wise move as the third quarter saw them lead by two goals. Taz were by no means giving up and fought on until an injury to Danni Carter forced a team swap and a swift Taz A substitute. Bullettes were on form and took the win. But Taz B were not without the ability to put up a good fight. Players’ player for Taz B was Heidi Wharff and for Black Bullettes it was Laura Kitchen.

BHS u16s 22, D Birds 16: This was the first game back after the Christmas break for both teams but they soon showed that the break had not affected their playing skills. The first half of the game was a close fought affair with both teams attacking and defending well. D Birds caught up in the third quarter to finish this part only two goals behind. The final quarter was well played by both teams with good passing throughout the court but BHS u16s took the lead to win. Players’ player for BHS u16s was Amy Harrison and for D Birds it was Laura Burton.

BHS u18s 37, Spalding Sparks Red 10: Players’ player for BHS u18s was Danni Frankish and for Spalding Sparks Red the vote went to K Browne.

For week ending November 28

Taz B 25, Bridge View Flyers B 5: This was Taz’s final game before the Christmas break and, having been on good form recently, they were in high spirits. The game started well with excellent attacking play from Heidi Wharff passing well into the circle. However, good interceptions from Bridge View Flyers B prevented more goals being scored. Good defending in the circle by Vicki Wallis and Danni Carter enabled Taz B to bridge the gap. The second half saw some excellent shooting from Chloe Skerritt and Emily Brader with excellent support in centre court from Hollie Medlock and Emily Dix. Strong support and good umpiring enabled Taz B to gain their sixth victory of the season so far. Players’ player for Taz B was Heidi Wharff and for Bridge View Flyers B it was Amy Taylor.

Gems 2 0, D Birds 20: No report details.

Boston A 14, Gems 1 19: Players’ player for Boston A was Jo Timby and for Gems 1 it was Fiona Nixon.

BHS U16s 36, Boston B 4: Players’ player for BHS U16s was Ashleigh Frankish and for Boston B it was Danni Pratt.

Black Bullettes 24, Spalding Sparks Yellow 10: This was a very fast paced game from the start with Black Bullettes showing their experience as playing as a team for so long to take the lead with all shots on goal. Black Bullettes were in the lead at half time with Spalding Sparks talking of fighting back in the second half. The second half continued to be very fast but Spalding Sparks Yellow seemed to pull something out of the bag. Although Black Bullettes had the height advantage, Spalding Sparks worked hard to bring the score back. A good fact paced game with excellent play by both sides. Players’ player for Black Bullettes was Emma Taylor and for Spalding Sparks Yellow it was Annabel Faulkner.

Bridge View Flyers A 23, College 11: Players’ player for Bridge View Flyers A was Karen Johnson and for College it was Sophie Kitsen.

For week ending November 21

Spalding Sparks Red 21, Boston B 3: Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Red was Katie Brown and for Boston B was Ruth Holmes.

Taz B 16, Bridge View Flyers A 30: Players’ player for Taz B was Emily Dix and for Bridge View Flyers A was Jess Wilkinson.

BHS U16s 13, BHS U17s 24: No report details.

Black Bullettes 20, Taz A 10: Players’ player for Black Bullettes was Emma Taylor and for Taz A was Helen Fulcher.

Spalding Sparks Green 27, Spalding Sparks Yellow 11: Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Yellow was Sophie Hallam.

Gems 1 20, Gems 2 10: Players’ player for Gems 1 was Staci Worth and for Gems 2 was Michelle Robinson.

For week ending November 14

Spalding Sparks Green 46, BHS U18s 15: With a fast paced game, both teams worked hard to maintain possession. Spalding Sparks Green’s accurate shooter managed to gain the upper hand and helped her side into an early lead. Although BHS U18s tried their best and were tight, Spalding Sparks Green pulled away and eventually won the match. Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Green was Emma Hibbins and for BHS U18s it was Danni Frankish.

Spalding Sparks Yellow 19, Boston A 20: Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Yellow was Siviwie and for Boston A it was Cathering Lister.

Bridge Flyers B 31 Boston B 5: Players’ player for Bridge Flyers B was Lucy Kidby and for Boston B it was Emma Beck. This was a long-awaited win for Flyers B. The team finally appears to be coming together and is showing good spirit. Flyers started well and there was some excellent circle work by the Kidby sisters, whose efforts helped to convert centre court possession into goals. Kelly Martin and Abbi Tilly really began to work well as a defensive team. Boston B are a young and still new team and are trying very hard and showing some good moves. Both teams had trouble catching the balls cleanly, causing many loose balls and giving Flyers extra opportunities. A well played game from both teams.

Taz A 22, D Birds 18: Good play by both teams with Taz A leading at the end of the first quarter 8-2. D Birds came back strongly to catch up in the second quarter with excellent shooting on target. Both teams worked hard and both displayed accurate shooting once in the circle. D Birds fought hard to catch up the score. Taz A gained a goal to keep their lead followed quickly with another. This put them safely ahead. D Birds battled on and got back a couple of goals. Taz A kept the lead to win. Players’ player for Taz A was Mandy Stocks and for D Birds it was Laura Burton.

Spalding Sparks Red 10, Donington 22: Donington’s attack was on form with WA Donna Lee feeding some good long passes over to Kim Fletcher. But Spalding Sparks defended well. The second quarter saw no team changes for either side and centre court play was very competitive with some good interceptions from both Spalding Sparks Red and Donington. The third quarter was fairly even with not many goals being scored, although Donington made a few changes to the team at this time. The final quarter saw both teams make drastic changes with Spalding Sparks Red bring on two A league players but they couldn’t match Donington’s strength. A well played game by both teams.

BHS U17s 12, College 12: No match details.

For week ending November 7

Bridge View Flyers B 20, Boston College 16: Players’ player for Bridge View Flyers B was Sophie Kidby and for Boston College, it was Lucy Brentnall.

BHS U18s 10, Gems A 44: Players’ Player for U18s was Danni Frankish.

Boston A 38, D Birds 5: The first half of the game saw centre play very event between both teams with defensive work from both sides. Great shooting from Boston A saw them convert them easily. The second half saw D Birds fight back but failed to get the ball in while it seems Boston A’s experience and fast pace helped them in the game. All-in-all, it was a good, quick game. Players player for Boston A was Helen Stewart and for D Birds, it was Laura Burton.

BHS U16s 16 Bridge View Flyers A 38: Players’ player for BHS U16s was Katy Baxter.

Taz B 12, Donington 18: Both teams knew this was an important match, both having yet to be defeated by any other teams in the B League. With Taz B having the stamina of a young team in their favour, Donington had the advantage of an experienced team having played together for many years. The first quarter got off to a competitive start with both teams shooting accurately, defending well and generally a high level of play throughout the court. Donington took the lead by one goal as Chloe Skerritt and Emily Brader attempted to match the goal for goal scoring despite the defence of Rosie James and Julie Ogleville being a tough wall to get through. Jenni Booth and Danni Carter showed fantastic persistence in the circle as they defended Doningtons shooters Donna Lee and Kim to keep the goal difference to a one goal for the half time score. The second half proved to be an equally matched and well-fought game. Hollie Medlock and Heidi Wharff had some brilliant interceptions to deter the ball from Donington’s shooting circle. Emily Dix provided excellent support to the defenders at all times. The final score being a loss to Taz B was disappointing as they fought so well throughout the game. However, they proved to Donington, formerly an A League team, they weren't going to be easily beaten. A superb game. Players’ player for Taz B was Emily Brader and for Donington, it was Tanya Holstead.

Gems 2 9, Black Bulletts 18: Players’ player for Gems 2 was Jess West and for Black Bulletts, it was Laura Kitchen.

For week ending October 24

BHS U18’s 34, D Birds 12: In the first quarter the BHS Shooters were very good, D Birds also had good shooting opportunities, but BHS took charge. Good passing throughout the first quarter with excellent shooting from both teams in this quarter and the second quarter. Some more passing by both teams then saw BHS increase the lead by a few goals. But there was no sign of surrender by D Birds. BHS dominated the third quarter with the changes made by D Birds showing to their disadvantage although BHS had brilliant shooting and passing around the circle. D Birds played well with some good passes in the last quarter with very accurate shooting by both teams. Players’ player for BHS U8s was Katie Fairweather and for D Birds, it was Laura Burton.

Boston A 16, Black Bulletts 26: A fast and furious game with quick passing by both teams. Black Bulletts took an early lead with accurate passing around the circle, making their shots count. Boston A played well in the second half but couldn’t seem to stop Black Bulletts from going further ahead to win. Players’ player for Boston A was Sarah Smith and for Black Bullets the accolade went to Claire Kitchen.

Taz A 1, Gems 1 24.

Spalding Sparks Red 9 Bridge View Flyers A 20: A very windy night with a bit of rain thrown in meant shooting was hard and the grip underfoot not too clever. Both teams prepared for a miserable night but the pace was good, keeping the players warm but not dry. Wet balls were slippery to catch and they didn’t bounce in puddles. These factors, coupled with the fact the wind blew long passes off court meant teams had to think strategically. A fast pace with excellent play from both sides. Flyers had to rely on Kelly Martin and Bev Emanuelle to help out from the B team. Flyers set off well with just six players due to a traffic hold-up with Sparks showing great skill for a relatively new team. Sparks didn’t make too many errors, Danni shooting well for them. The first quarter saw Flyers just in front and their seventh player arrived to complete the line-up. Sparks worked well in centre court and in the circles but the experience of Flyers as a team just had the edge over them. Flyers gradually increased the lead throughout to win. Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Red was wing defence and for Bridge View Flyers A, it was Jane Hutson.

Spalding Sparks 17, Green v Gems 2 20: Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Green was Emma Hibbins and for Gems 2 it was Staci Worth.

Donington 25, College 7.

Taz B 17, BHS U17 6: Players’ player for Taz B was Heidi Warff and for BHS U17s, it was Jade Rigby.

For week ending October 17

BHS Under 16s 19, Bridge View Flyers B 13: Players’ player for BHS Under 16s was Natasha Burton and for Bridge View Flyers it was Abbie Tilley.

Donington 22, Bridge View Flyers A 17: Players’ player for Donington was Julie Oglevie and for Bridge View Flyers A it was Lucy Kidby.

Spalding Sparks Yellow 17, D Birds 10: A good first quarter was played. Despite good defensive work by D Birds, Spalding Sparks Yellow scored well. D Birds had shots at goal but they wouldn’t go in. The second quarter was played at a faster pace with both teams playing well, although D Birds did not have much possession in their attacking third. Spalding Sparks Yellow had the edge in this quarter. The third quarter saw D Birds attacking much better but Spalding Sparks Yellow kept getting their shots on target. The final quarter saw both teams playing well with D Birds managing to hit the target. Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Yellow was Lauren Wetherill and for D Birds it was Emma Shaw.

Black Bulletts 26, Boston A 16: Players’ player for Black Bulletts was Clare Kitchen and for Boston A it was Sarah Smith.

Gems 2 v BHS U18s: match cancelled by BHS U18s, so Gems 2 won.

For week ending October 10

D Birds 3, Gems 1 28: The game was played at a very fast pace with Gems 1 having the edge although the D Birds defence worked hard. Despite D Birds’ hard work and determination, Gems 1’s experience showed through with the majority of their shots being on target in the second half. D Birds only scored one goal. A very fast game was well controlled by Gems 1. Dbirds’ players’ player was Marie Pratt (GD) and for Gems 1, the accolade went to Rachel Smith (GK).

Gems 2 0, Taz A 20: Game cancelled by Gems, so Taz A got the points.

Taz B 24, College 8: Played as a friendly match as College didn’t have enough players.

Spalding Sparks Yellow 22, BHS U18s 30: Spalding Sparks Yello’s players’ player was Annie Faulkner (GS).

Boston B 4, Donington 42: Boston B’s players’ player was Emma Beck (WA) and for Donington it was Anna Hodgson (GS).

BHS U17s 15, Bridge View Flyers A 23: The game yielded a typical Flyers versus School atmosphere with a competitive but friendly edge. Both teams had super-subs drafted in at the last minute to cover illnesses. Bridge View started well and led by one goal after the first quarter. There was some good shooting by the School’s Rachel Upsall while Lauren Rigby did the running centre court supported by Ellouise (Egg) Middleton on the wing. The second quarter saw Bridge View changing around and showing an improvement with Karen Johnson on the wing and super-sub Sophie Kidby shooting really well. The third quarter saw Flyers tiring and the School making a comeback with Brianica Greenaway totting up a few goals. Nicola Heckford did a good job in defending and intercepting some of the Flyers’ sloppy throws with super-sub Natalie supporting well. The School narrowed the gap to four goals at one stage. The last quarter saw Bridge View finding extra energy and the combination of Debbie Winrow and super-sub Lucy Kidby in defence supported by Jenny Brierly helped to keep the School team at bay, allowing them only a further four goals. At the other end, the Flyers attack were on a roll, scoring eight goals to widen the gap, giving them a good win.

Players’ player for BHS U17s was skipper Ellouise Middleton and for Bridge View Flyers A, it was Jenny Brierly (WD).

For week ending October 3

Donington v Bridge View Flyers B: At the end of the second quarter Donington were in a commanding lead due to excellent teamwork. Bridge View Flyers B pulled back some goals in the beginning of the third quarter and were strong defensively. There was some good strong passes in the centre court and Donington were intercepting very well, but Bridge View Flyers B kept on fighting in the third quarter at the end of which, the score was 27-7. Final score, though, was unknown.

BHS U18s 19, Boston A 28: A fast and furious game was played in a competitive atmosphere with good sportsmanship being shown by both teams. There was also some good centre court passing and linking to create accurate shooting from both teams with Boston A edging the final score by a margin of 28-19.

For week ending September 26

BHS U18s 27 Taz A 16: A tough game for Taz A having two key players off. A fast and competitive game from the start. BHS U18s took the lead. Taz A had to show versatility within their positions and got a helping hand from Jennie Booth. They tried to bridge the gap. BHS U18s continued with some accurate goal-shooting to take the win at the final whistle. Players’ player for BHS U18s WAS Toni Pratt (WA); for Taz A, Jennie Booth (captain).

Spalding Sparks Green 39, D Birds 9: A good start was made by both teams with Spalding Sparks Green just having the edge, leading the first quarter 6-3. The second quarter saw Spalding Sparks Green increase their lead despite D Birds’ defence playing well. D Birds tried hard to regain some possession and started to score a few more goals in the third and fourth quarters. Players’ player for Spalding Sparks was Emma Hibbins (GS); for D Birds, Marie Pratt (GD).

Donington 25, BHS U17s 10: A fast and furious first quarter saw Donington build up a good lead but BHS U17s improved in the second quarter and pulled back to within four goals. Donington, though, were outstanding in the third quarter which they dominated and duly pulled away. Donington’s GS was on sparkling form, shooting clearly from all parts of the circle. A good first win for Donington. Players’ player for Donington was Anna Hodgson (GS); for BHS U17s, Eloise Middleton (GA).

Gems 2 12, Spalding Sparks Yellow 12: A shaky start for both teams made for a very slow first quarter. Good defending and shooting by both teams saw the scoring exchanged on a goal-for-goal basis. At half-time Gems 2 were down 6-5 to Spalding Sparks Yellow. However after the third quarter, Gems 2 gained the lead 11-10 before the encounter finished all-square.

Spalding Sparks Red v College (no details).

Boston B v Bridge View Flyers A (no details).

For week ending September 19

BHS U16s v College: Details awaited

Spalding Sparks Red 13, Taz B 22: An excellent start again from RAZ B with brilliant interceptions from Heidi Wharff in centre court. Sparks fought well but despite their best efforts could not match TAZ. Fantastic teamwork from the TAZ circle defence giving them the extra edge. Players Player for Spalding Sparks Red Keira Wybrow (GD) for Taz B Emily Brader

Gems 2 10, Boston A 28: The first quarter was closely contended with tight markup from both teams. Passing and footwork was accurate and umpiring was of a high standard. In the second quarter Boston A managed to benefit from a quick successin of goals. Both teams continued to play well after half time, however Boston A managed to gain some good interceptions which enabled them to get the ball down court and take the lead further. A very fast and well played game. The more experienced team taking the win here but the newly promoted Gems 2 not giving in. Bostons shooters Jane Walsh and Helen Stewart worked to score around the very close and hard defence of Michelle Robinson and Michaela Whiting. Centres Stacy Worth and Sarah Smith evenly matched giving good entertainment. Boston had height as an advantage with defence in Jill Rance and Vicky Odlin but Gems Shooters Sadie James and Jess West managing to score a few. A lovely competitive game to watch, but the result shows Gems 2 still have a way to go to beat the Boston A line up. Watch this space.

Bridge View Flyers B 17, Bridge View Flyers A 27: The game started well with the teams really working hard. Both meant business. The A team led by four goals after the first quarter. The B team tried hard and the new line-up proved they might see some good form this season. Centres Nessa Droy and Bev Emmanuel both worked hard. New B team shooters Lucy and Sophie Favel really showed the team what they can do. A-team shooters Jane Hutson and Karen Johnson showed experience in converting some distance shots to goals. Half-time saw the B team bring on Subs to cover injuries to Sam and Zoe. The A team tired but still worked well and their years of playing as a team carried them through. Jess Wilkinson trying her hand at attack didn’t affect the A team a lot and they finished the third quarter eight goals up. The last quarter saw the A team adding another two goals to the gap and won. The B team, however, can be proud as their hard work and persistence is beginning to show and we will see if they can keep it up. Players’ player for Bridge View Flyers A, Debbie Winrow (WD); and for Bridge View Flyers B, Lucy Favel (GA)

Gems 1 13, Spalding Sparks Green 17: Report details awaited. Players’ Player for Gems 1, Nic Brennan (WD); and for Spalding Sparks Green, Sivwe Glass (GK).

Black Bulletts 43, D Birds 13: The first quarter started off with both teams playing well although Jess for Black Bulletts has a height advantage over D Birds defence. The game was fast with play going from either end. The second quarter carried on in the same pace with some changes to both teams and Black Bulletts getting all their goals on target. Black Bulletts were creeping further away from D.Birds as the second quarter came to an end. The third quarter went in Black Bulletts favour with their shots on goal going in but D Birds were fighting back to try and close the gap back. The final quarter was saw both teams fighting for possession but Black Bulletts height in the circle again didn’t seem to be beaten. A good game played by all. Players’ player for Back Bulletts, Jessica Clayton (GA); D Birds, Laura Burton (GA).

For week ending September 12

Spalding Sparks Green 25, Black Bullettes 27: Report details awaited. Players’ player for Spalding Sparks Green was Alison Mason and for Black Bulletts was Laura Kitchen.

Boston A 33, Taz A 12: A fast and furious first match to the season with both teams being very competitive there was some good skills demonstrated by both teams, with Boston A taking the advantage by half time (16-6) although Laura Dafter had some good goals to start her Boston League play. The second quarter started with Boston A applying the pressure dominating the quarter and increasing their lead. Taz A had some good centre court play by Katie Brooks, Lisa Garrard and Helen Fulcher but were denied by some excellent defensive work by Boston’s Jill Rance and Helen Stewart. Boston A forged ahead in the final quarter to take the lead even further in what was a very sporting game. Players’ player for Boston A was Helen Stewart and for Taz A was Helen Fulcher.

Bridge View Flyers B v BHS U17s: School conceded the points as they did not have a team so BHS U17s won 20-0. The players present enjoyed a friendly match.

Gems 1 22, Spalding Sparks Yellow 13: Report details awaited. Umpires were Becky Barker and Lisa Broderick.

Spalding Sparks Red 5, BHS U16s 16: Report details awaited. Umpires were Jill Rance and Debbie Sands.

Taz B 33, Boston B 11: A strong start from newcomers to the league Taz B with some excellent teamwork from the start. Taz B soon took the lead with some brilliant shooting from Emily Brader and Chloe Skerritt. Taz B remained unstoppable.