Newport Wednesday Social Netball news - week 11

Newport Wednesday You Play Netball League – Week 11 Report

Week 11 of the You Play social netball league took place at Burton Borough School, with teams returning for another evening of fixtures. There were four matches on the schedule, including a close contest decided by just one goal, as teams continued to work on their teamwork, passing and shooting throughout the season.

The opening match saw FireBallz take on Block It Like It’s Hot. FireBallz put in a strong performance, working well together to create scoring opportunities and build their lead. Block It Like It’s Hot continued to compete and looked for chances to get on the scoreboard, but FireBallz maintained their advantage to secure a 14–4 victory. Both teams had the opportunity to put their skills into practice and gain valuable match experience.

Next, Ball Snatchers faced Irreplaceaballs in a closely fought fixture. Both teams worked hard to gain possession and move the ball into attacking positions, with each side looking to take control of the game. Ball Snatchers managed to edge ahead and held on to their lead, finishing with an 8–5 win. With only three goals separating the teams, it was a competitive match that kept both sides working hard until the final whistle.

The third match of the evening saw Caught Offside meet Goalden Girls in one of the closest games of the night. Both teams put in determined performances, with every goal proving important as the match progressed. Caught Offside kept the pressure on, but Goalden Girls managed to secure the narrowest of victories, winning 7–6. The result highlighted just how closely matched the teams were, with only one goal making the difference.

The final fixture featured Jump! Jump! against Court Queens. Court Queens delivered a strong performance, finding opportunities to score and building a considerable lead as the game progressed. Jump! Jump! continued to work together and compete throughout the match, but Court Queens maintained their advantage to finish with a 23–7 victory. It was a positive result for Court Queens as the evening’s fixtures came to a close.

This week’s Most Valued Player was Ruth Handley from Caught Offside. Congratulations to Ruth on receiving this recognition. Her contribution was appreciated, and it is great to see players being acknowledged for their efforts and positive approach to the game.

With Week 11 completed, attention now turns to Week 12 at Burton Borough School. As the season continues, teams will have further opportunities to build confidence, improve their communication and develop their play together. The narrow result between Caught Offside and Goalden Girls showed how important every goal can be, while all four fixtures gave players the chance to enjoy another evening of social netball.

The You Play social netball league is about more than the results. It provides a friendly environment for players to stay active, meet new people and enjoy regular matches, whatever their level of experience. Teamwork, fair play and enjoying the game remain important parts of the league, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on court next week.

To join the Newport Wednesday social netball league, visit the league page here or call 01926 674 440 for more information.