Honours even as Clockhouse stay top of the league for Christmas

Clockhouse netball team played their second game in as many days when they welcomed title rivals Ardleigh Green.

Ardleigh Green are well known in the borough for being a strong growth sporting school. Last year Ardleigh Green were the only side to beat Clockhouse before they reached the Borough Cup Final.

Clockhouse have shown determination as of late on the netball court, for the first time this year we found ourselves trailing. This just worked to inspire Clockhouse who linked up so well in the attacking third. Gracie H put us level before shooting partner Lily S-E scored her first one legged goal to put Clockhouse into the lead. Lily has grown in confidence as of late and despite being a Year 4 looks comfortable in the Shooters bib.

As the first quarter drew to a close Clockhouse had a resounding 5 - 2 lead with Paris K being a thorn in Ardleigh Green shooters side.

The middle part of the game belonged to Ardleigh Green who slowly chipped away at the Clockhouse lead. Some panicking in defence was exploited.

Clockhouse came out ready to battle in the final quarter of the game and we're unlucky to be drawn level from a good long distance shot. 6 - 6 with 9 and a half minutes to play. Callum L and Bobby B linked up well following Gracie H's turn over and Lily S-E once again gave Clockhouse the lead with 8 minutes to play.

Clockhouse held on well and tragically with 2 seconds left the Ardleigh Green goal attack composed himself to tie the game and go home with a  share of the points.

Mr Yarrow said after the game 'The netball team have worked hard over the past three days. A hard training session was followed by two games in as many days. We started well and looking at the bigger picture a draw was a fair result against a tough side. It was however frustrating to have such a lead and let it slowly slip away, but it gives us areas to work on when we return to training after Christmas. Thank you to everybody that has played a part in netball so far this year. Thank you to Rosie K who played at short notice and was solid throught the game. Thank you to Miss Ettridge for umpiring.'

FINAL SCORE: Clockhouse 7-7 Ardleigh Green

SCORERS:

Gracie H x 4

Lily S-E x 3

PLAYER OF THE MATCH: Gracie H