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TURNFORD OPEN NETBALL TOURNAMENT 12 JUNE 2010
The U14's were determined to show the squads they were competing aginst and just why they had made the national U14 finals. Their determination and grit throughout the day proved just that with matches winning against Christchurch 17-0, Hatfield 12-3, Nottingham City 14-1, Crosskeys 11-2, Hornets 11-3, Brookshaw Stuart 18-1. This comfortably put them into the semi finals against Poole. This was to be a tough match with the ball going from one end to the other with neither squad losing their focus. The game went into extra time and great defending from Stephanie Lewis-Smith intercepting a centre pass enabled Turnford to take the lead. The 100% shooting accuracy of Jessica Merulla and Lottie Morrison kept that one goal lead and Turnford went into the finals winning 8-7. With almost a straight turnaround for the finals Turnford went in somewhat drained and although they went up in the first half they could not manage to keep their exhaustion at bay and went down losing 5-6. But coach Carole Titmuss was extremely proud of their play and as this medal will sit nicely with the medals they have won from every tournament entered so far this season.
U14 arrive at Stanborough
The first U14 league match took place on Sunday 5th October at Standborough against Hertford Hornets.
This strong squad of players were too much for the Hornets side. With strong court play of Rebecca Suzan, Kate Green, Amber Forrow and Ellie Newman feeding well into the circle allowing the shooters Lottie Morrison, Jessica Murella and Scarlett Barnes to complete an almost 100% shooting accuracy. The defending players of Nina Pattison, Devon Ricketts, Stephanie Lewis-Smith and Beth Hatherly making many turnarounds enabled the squad to run out winners. Final score 72:4
Asco Netball Tournament (Goffs School) 20th September 2009
The U14s can only be described as 'on fire'. They played with such determination and grit all day. They beat Jade Coral 19:0, Norfolk United 14:1, Essex B 8:2, Star 16:2, Poole Jewels 6: 3, Flames 6:4 and Manor 9:0 putting them through to the semi finals where they met CD Phoenix. They ran out winners 10:8 putting them into the finals against local rivals Essex Open A. The tight defending of Nina Pattison, Stephanie Lewis-Smith and Kate Green made many turnovers to allow the excellent court play of Scarlett Barnes, Devon Ricketts and Lauren Drabwell to feed well into the circle allowing the shooters, Lottie Morrison and Jessica Merulla to perform 100% on target. They ran out winners 9:5. This was their best performance ever and all players must be congratulated on their achievement.
Nottingham Netball Tournament 5th and 6th September 2009
With injuries and absences hindering them, this talented and versatile squad rose to the occasion.
Reduced to only the bare 7, the heroic efforts of players like the recently injured defence, Stephanie Lewis-Smith meant the squad had a fighting chance. Nina Pattison switched to GD and despite the change of pace in her new role she rose to the challenge.
Scarlett Barnes was placed in the pressurised position of Goal Shooter and certainly delivered. Versatile Kate Green moved from WD to WA and performed admirably. Devon Rickets, Lottie Morrison and Rebecca Suzan completed this exceptional line up.
Finishing third overall, the team were truly unlucky to have missed out on medals, losing only one game and drawing another . In the end, it wasn’t enough on the day and goal difference was their downfall. They beat Parkside 7-5, Yendies 11-1, Birmingham 14-4, Clifftonettes 18-0, Hartlepool 15-9, Essex 7-6, Ribble Valley 9-,6 Drew with Thameside 7-7 and lost to Oldham 11-6.
The U14s played well beating Cross Keys 7:6, Birmingham 7:2, Conquerors 7:5, Mid Sussex 14:3, Foxes 5:3, Hatfield 8:1. They met Vixens in the semi finals, but unfortunately lost out by 1 goal.
In the U13 section, Turnford were on fire and not just with the heat! This squad have had a number of injuries this season but it has allowed other squad members to show their strength. They beat Wokingham 16:4 with accurate shooting from Scarlett Barnes and Lottie Morrison. They then met local rivals Hertford Hornets winning 13:3 with excellent feed being provided by Lauren Drabwell and Harriet Stewart. Next to that slaughter came NRG 24:0, followed by Mid Sussex 14:3, CD Phoenix 12:4, Weston Park 17:2 and Essex B 8:3. In the semi finals they were drawn against Southdown and the excellent defending skills of Kate Green and Devon Rickett ensured a win of 11:4. The finals were against Essex Open A and despite the tremendous defending skills of player of the tournament, Stephanie Lewis-Smith, Turnford lost allowing them to take home the runners up medal.
TURNFORD TAKE TROPHIES AT TEGATE TOURNAMENT
Turnford entered the recent Cranfield Tournament held at the Bunyon Centre in Bedfordshire. Their first match against Maldon from Essex they won 11:2.
The next game against Netters from Buckinghamshire again saw some excellent shooting from Jessica Murella and Lottie Morrison ensured another win 14:1.
The team were flying and the excellent court play of Scarlett Barnes and Rebecca Suzan against Norfolk United, ensured another fine victory, winning 15:1.
The team continued in this vein for the rest of the day, beating Dallow 14:3, Ribble Valley B 13:2, Westoning 19:0 and Dame Alice 10:3. The team went through to the Semi Finals meeting Thameside who had travelled some distance from Lancashire, only to be knocked out from the tournament by the Turnford side, losing to them 11:3.
The finals were against the Ribble Valley A side, but the excellent defensive skills of Stephanie Lewis-Smith and Nina Pattison, making many turn arounds, ensured that Turnford lfited the cup winning 13 goals to 5. Coach Carole Titmuss, stated she was extremely proud of the whole team effort on what can only be described as a show of strength and maturity of this young side.
Picture shows Left to Right
Back Row: Nina Pattison, Stephanie Lewis-Smith, Kate Green
Front Row: Jessica Murella, Lottie Morrison, Scarlett Barnes and Rebecca Suzan
Turnford entered the annual Hertford Hornets tournament in the U11, U12 and U13 sections held at Stanborough School last Sunday. Turnford proved too strong for the competition
The U13's played some excellent and mature netball. They comfortably breezed through their group beating Stevenage 17-1, Hatfield 11-0, Hertford Hornets 17-1, Essex Open 8-7 and Asco 19-1. They met with Essex B in the semi finals but the accurate shooting of Lottie Morrison and Jessica Murella ensured Turnford went through to the finals by winning 8-1.
They once again met Essex A but the superb defence of Nina Pattison, Stephanie Lewis-Smith and Kate Green allowed Turnford to lift the cup 9-7.
The player of the tournament went to Lauren Drabwell for her supportive attitude and team effort throughout the tournament.
Turnford Juniors Victorious Day in Southampton - March 2009
Turnford Juniors entered their first tournament of this year. Entering into the Saucony Competition held in Southampton. They were entered into the three age groups U11, U12 and U13. What a superb start to the season Turnford had.
The U13's played some magnificent netball showing maturity and depth. Their first match was against Essex, but they proved no competition for this strong side and ran out winners 8:1. Their next game was against the home team, Saucony, but the excellent defending of Nina Pattison, Kate Green and player of the tournament, Stephanie Lewis-Smith, proved too much for the opposing attacking side and Turnford won 15:0. Turnford continued in this winning vein, beating Brighton 11:1, Lymington 6:2. Then came their hiccup meeting Eagles from Bedfordshire. Turnford were up the whole game by three goals, but resting on their laurels and losing concentration, they lost the game 7:8. The next two games Turnford got back their determination and tenacity beating Wokingham 5:0 and Poole 8:3. They met up with Rushmore in the Semi Finals, but with the excellent shooting of Jessica Merulla and Lottie Morrison, they ran out winners 10:3. The final game was against Eagles who they had lost to in the earlier round, but this time Turnford's skill shone through and the pace of the centre court play of Scarlet Barnes, Lauren Drabwell and Harriet Stewart proved too much and Turnford lifted the cup 8:4.
Pic shows: Back Row U13s, Middle Row: U12s, Front Row: U11s
The U13's worked hard and met little challenge through the rounds beating local rivals Crosskeys 9:1, Phoenix 8:1, Flames 10:4, Asco 18:1, Amazon 8:3 and Poole 11:2. They went through to the finals meeting Essex but it was not to be Turnfords day and they lost 8:4. Player of the U13 section went to Lottie Morrison for her outstanding court play and shooting accuracy.
Turnford held there annual U12/U11/U10 tournament recently and in all three age groups Turnford were triumphant.
In the U12 section , this also was played in two divisions. The team were on fire from the offset. With the excellent defending from Harriet Stewart, Kate Green, and Stephanie Lewis-Smith, very few goals were allowed passed them. They beat Asco 20:0, Crosskeys 21:0, High Wycombe 14:1, Hertford Heath 14:1, Hatfield 18:0, Maulden 16:3 and Hornets 23:1, putting them through to the semi finals meeting Oaksway from the North, but the excellent court play of Rebecca Suzan, Lauren Drabwell and Scarlett Barnes, forcing many turn arounds, allowing them to run out winners 16:2. The finals was known to be tight. Turnford had never beaten this Poole side from Dorset, but tactical changes by coach Carole Titmuss, using Nina Pattison's height as wing defence, changed the way Poole attacked as their wing attack found Nina's height advantage too much and Turnford were delighted to lift the cup winning 9:5.
Players of the tournament went to shooters Lotti Morrison, Jessica Murella for their accurate shooting ability.
Pic shows
Back Row U12 L-R
Jessica Murella, Harriet Stewart, Katie Green, Lotti Morrison, Stephanie Lewis-Smith, Nina Pattison, Scarlett Barnes, Lauren Dragwell and Rebecca Suzan.
Middle Row U11
Ellie Newman, Sarah Dawes, Hazel Collins, Amber Forrow, Jaimee Kennedy, Bethany Hatherly, Emily Bass, Lara Gamby.
Front Row U10
Aimee Hatley, Phoebe Gillen, Louisa Newman, Freya Sanderson, Jade Kersey, Rebecca Freestone, Chloe Piper (missing from pic. Desi Mamudu)
The Sun Shone for Turnford - May 2008
At the recent Hertford Hornets tournament held at Stanborough W.G.C. Turnford entered into all four age groups U11, U12, U13 and U14 sections.
What a triumphant day for Turnford Club.
The U12 side had an equally triumphant day, this section was run on a round robin basis. and the squad came out on fire and the excellent shooting of Jessica Murrella and Lottie Morrison helped their team to not drop a point all day beating Cross Keys 16 – 0, Hatfield 17 – 0, Turnford B 11 – 4, Essex B 12 – 5, Hornets A 14 - 1, Hornets B 19 - 0, Essex A 6 – 3, Hatfield A 13 - 4 and Stevenage 17 - 2. The player of the U12 section went to Jessica Murrella for her accurate shooting skills.
Pic shows:
Back Row U14s and U13s, Middle row U12s and Front Row U11s
Last weekend saw the first junior tournament of the season, with Turnford competing in the U11s, U12s and U13s sections of the Saucony Tournament held at the Basset Leisure Centre in Southampton.
Turnford Fly High
An exciting time was had by the two young U12 squads that travelled to Jersey in January 2008 for the Channel Islands invitation tournament.
This was the first time for some of these young girls to fly and so the excitement commenced as soon as the girls met the coach at Broxbourne Civic Centre.
There were 16 teams that took part in this yearly event taking place at the Fort Regent Sports centre in Jersey, This tournament gave the Turnford girls some different opposition to many of the tournaments they had already played at. Turnford B although not winning many games had a very enjoyable tournament. The first match of the Turnford A side was against the home side Jersey but the excellent shooting of Lottie Morrison and Jessica Murrella allowed the squad to run out winners 6 goals to 3. Turnfords form continued throughout the day gaining wins over Jersey B 10-1 Guernsey A 14-2 Weston Park 11-1 Essex B 9-5. They met Jersey White in the semi finals and the excellent defending of Sophie Vassillou, making some fine interceptions, ensured Turnfords place in the final by winning 9 goals to 5. This was to be a tough final against local rivals Essex . At half time Turnford were leading by two goals, but sadly the cup was not to be theirs and in extra time Turnford lost by a single goal. The player of the tournament went to Rebecca Suzan for her sheer grit and determination.
Pic shows
Back Row - A squad
Scarlett Barnes, Sophie Vassillou, `Nicole Kass, Lottie Morrison, Rebecca Suzan, Katie Green, Stephanie lewis-Smith, Nina Pattison
Front Row:
Jenny Watts, Louise Brettell, Jordan Critchley, Lily Wrighton, Paige Westhorpe, Claudia Picone, Heather Bradbury, Emily Sargent
Again a successful weekend for Turnford at the Asco tournament held at Goffs School. Turnford entered into all sections of the U12, U13, U14 and U16 age groups and were victorious in two age groups and runner up in a third.
The U12 section was played as a round robin and this young squad performed well throughout the day beating New Cambell 5:0, Dame Alice A 10:1, High Wycombe A 5:2, CD Pheonix 8:2, Dame Alice B 15:2, High Wycombe B 10:1, Asco 10:0, HHR 6:0. They lost one game to Poole 1:2 who were the eventual U12 winners. It was difficult to select a player of the tournament but the defence had only let in 8 goals throughout the day so Coach Carole Titmuss awarded it to the strong defence of Nina Pattison, Stephanie Lewis-Smith, Katie Green and Sophie Vassilou.
Picture shows trophy winners.
Back Row L to R:
Nina Pattison, Jess Redman, Anna Ruddock, Carys Willimott,`Lauren Forrow,Emily Campbell, Frankie Jaffa,Emily Robinson, Emma Nash and `Katie Green,
Middle Row L to R
Danielle Hatley, Jasmine Hatherly, Kerris Munns, Sophie Stainton, Sarah Chuchla, Sian Green, Amy Dean.
Front Row L to R
Nicole Kass, Lottie Morrison, Jessica Murella, Sophie Vassilou, Scarlett Barnes, Rebecca Suzanne, and Stephanie Lewis-Smith.
Nottingham Rally September 2007
The U12's were placed in 3rd position with the Player of the Tournament going to Stephanie Lewis-Smith for her sheer tenacity and good defending.
Chelmsford & District Junior Netball Tournament - Turnford win U11, U13 & U15 titles May 2007
At Turnford's penultimate tournament of the season, Turnford had winners in the three age groups at the Chelmsford & District Junior Netball Tournament.
Picture shows
Front Row Left to Right:
U11's - Nina Pattison, Sophie Vassilou,Lottie Morrison, Scarlett Barnes, Jessica Merulla, Kate Green and Stephanie Lewis-Smith.
Turnford Triumphant at Tegate - May 2007
At the recent Tegate Tournament held at Harlow, Turnford entered the U11 & U13 sections and were triumphant in both.
The U11's
This young squad had an equally impressive day . beating Redbridge A 9:6, Redbridge B 5:1, Asco A 11:1, Chelmsford B 15:0, Chelsford A 8:3, Asco B 18:0, Tegate 7:2, Saffron Walden 15:0 and Crosskeys 8:1. The strong defense of Nina Pattison and Kate Green allowed only 14 goals to be scored against them , but the player of the tournament went to Lottie Morrison for her excellent shooting accuracy and all round court play.
Picture shows
Back Row U13:
Jasmine Hatherley, Chloe Turner, Sarah Chuchula, Charolotte Campbell, Danielle Hatley, Fay Hoppitt, Kerris Munns, Sophie Stainton
Front Row U11:
Nina Pattison, Stephanie Lewis-Smith, Kate Green, Lottie Morrison, Jessica Merrula, Scarlett Barnes, Nicole Kass, Rebecca Suzan, Vanessa Garcia.
Winners of the Hornets Rally April 2007
U11B Runners up of Broxbourne League U11 Section
U11 Winners St Albans League 2007
