Year 10 District Plate Final v Aylesford

Our Year 10 started strongly in the District Plate Final with our defence putting pressure on the Aylesford shooters, making interceptions to keep the score down in the first quarter to two goals with NLS leading with four. The team continued to pull ahead with brilliant shooting to a 14-3 lead. The girls worked the ball through the court making many interceptions to prevent Aylesford gaining possession in their attacking end, mid-court worked tirelessly to feed the ball from defence to attack who continued to turnover the ball when it got to the oppositions end and kept defence tight. 

The final winning score was 23-4.

Congratulations girls - plate winners!
Player of the match: Eva

Year 8 District Cup final v Kenilworth

Year 8 went into the District Cup final knowing it would be a tough game against Kenilworth and we are delighted that the girls won.
The first quarter went goal to goal ending in 5-5. The second quarter ended 8-9 and NLS did well adjusting to the windy conditions. Quarter three saw NLS really begin to find their best netball. With defence marking out players and making some brilliant interceptions, our shooters  found their  stride and NLS pulled ahead to 15-10. The team held their lead in the final quarter with mid-court working the ball well down the court and sending fantastic feeds into the shooters.
The final score 21 - 14 to NLS! 

Congratulations girls. You have been unbeaten all year – a fantastic  Cup Final win!
Player of the match: Lauren

Year 7 District Cup final v King’s High

Our Year 7 team also reached the final of the District Cup  and in a hard-fought final, NLS delivered a spirited performance against a strong King’s High side, ultimately falling 10-5 in a match that was far closer than the scoreline suggests.

The girls showed immense determination, with the defensive units on both sides making it difficult to score. NLS started well, moving the ball smoothly through the court, but the opposition’s defence proved tough to break down.  NLS remained composed, made crucial interceptions and displayed some excellent shooting to keep us in the game. In the third quarter, our defence stepped up even further, some brilliant blocks and rebounds made and  mid-court players worked tirelessly to transition the ball forward. 

All girls showed incredible teamwork and determination and although the result didn’t go our way, this was a performance full of heart, skill, and resilience. Every player gave their all, and reaching the cup final itself is a huge achievement.
A massive thank you to our supporters for cheering us on—this team will come back even stronger next season!

Player of the Match: Evie for her outstanding overall performance

Next week is the turn of our Football teams with our Year 7 and Year 9 boys teams both reaching the District Cup finals – we wish them well!