Silver Success: St. John’s Senior Enfield Shine at National Netball Finals
St. John’s Senior School, an Independent School in Enfield, celebrates an outstanding sporting achievement as our U14 Netball team secured silver at the prestigious Sisters n Sport National Netball Trophy Final Four, held at Loughborough University.
After being invited to join the final four due to a team withdrawal, our determined players seized the opportunity and rose to the occasion with grit, skill, and exceptional teamwork.
Dominant Semi-Final Performance
In the semi-final clash against Queen Ethelburga’s, the St. John’s U14 squad delivered a commanding 20–5 victory. From the first whistle, the team maintained strong defensive pressure and displayed precision in attack:
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Q1: 6–2
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Q2: 9–3
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Q3: 14–3
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Q4: 20–5
This comprehensive win reflected the team’s cohesion and composure under pressure, earning them a well-deserved spot in the final.
Battling for Gold
The final against King Edward’s Whitley was a closely contested match. Despite falling behind early, the girls fought valiantly throughout the four quarters. Though the game ended in a 6–13 defeat, the team’s resilience and progression since their earlier encounter with the same opponent was evident.
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Final Score: St. John’s 6 – 13 King Edward’s Whitley
More Than Just Medals
Beyond the scores, the experience was enriched by a team-bonding evening at the hotel, where the girls relaxed together in the swimming pool and enjoyed a team dinner before match day.
Players Who Made It Possible
Each player played a crucial role in this memorable journey:
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Katy (Captain): A composed leader in attack.
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Skyli (Vice-Captain): Key in linking play and feeding the circle.
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Alana: Semi-Final Player of the Match for her clinical shooting.
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Dabira, Michelle, Robyn: Tireless defenders who applied constant pressure.
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Maddie, Olivia, Gabrielle: Vital contributors in both mid-court transitions and turnovers.
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Ruya: An early-round contributor whose efforts helped secure the team’s path to the finals.
This achievement is a testament to the dedication, skill, and spirit of our young athletes. Congratulations to our U14 Netball team for doing St. John’s Senior Enfield proud!
