Clockhouse Netballers scoop Bronze Medal

This afternoon Clockhouse netball squad were into their 4th Havering Cup finals day in succession.

In a tough draw Clockhouse met old rivals Parsonage Farm in the semi-final. The game started with nervous errorrs from both sides, people talking more about the umpire's whistle than the contest on the court.

Clockhouse trailed 3-1 at half time, captain Lily S-E with the score for Clocks. Clockhouse looked dangerous everytime they picked up the pace and scored a further two times in the 2nd half through Lily S-E and Kayleigh S, to tie the game. Parsonage Farm had the extra gear and some fumbling following a rebound gifted Parsonage the win.

Clockhouse were now guaranteed a bronze medal but agreed to participate in a 3rd/4th playoff game with Newtons just to maximise playing time. Clockhouse started the game poorly and went three scores down very quickly. Clockhouse got the game back to 6-3 but the slow start cost the team in the end.

Mr Yarrow said 'It's no secret that netball is one of the school's strongest sports but sadly we did not play to our best today. The netball squad have been very successful this year and were unlucky to loose our semi-final. Congratulations to eventual winners Parsonage Farm, I look forward to renewing our rivalry next year.

This is likely to be the last competitive fixtures for this team this year and for some in their primary school journeys. It has been a pleasure working with you all and sorry we could not finish top of the pile. Special mention as always to our amazing supporters! 

I want to finish by saying how incredible the journey has been for two of our netballers in particular. Hayden M and captain Lily S-E started representing the school when they were Year 3 children. Both had different journeys but have done the school proud every time they have been on the court as have all of our players this school year.

Well done team, bronze medals is a great achievement. The four schools on show today have led the way with borough netball for many years and to make finals day for the 4th year in a row is a huge achievement!'

SCORES:

Clockhouse 3 vs 4 Parsonage Farm

Newtons 6 vs 3 Clockhouse

SQUAD:

Brooke A, Hayden M, Holly W, Max N,  Ruby N, Lily S-E (c), Mia C and Kayleigh S

SCORERS: Lily S-E x 5 & Kayleigh S x 1.

PLAYER OF THE FINALS: Brooke A