Omega Netball Club News

Oct 16
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Omega 1 vs Thoroughbreds – Away game, Sunday 15th Oct 2023

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Omega ER team vs Thoroughbreds

Omega Regional team travelled to Norwich for their first round fixture against Thoroughbreds.   A different combination in the Omega defence area, due to injury and holiday means an unsettled squad, but a squad that is prepared to give their all.  Both teams, having won one game each so far, are keen for the win.

Omega start the game with the first centre pass and are quick to take the first goal.  The quarter is closely contended by each team, each taking the lead in the opening quarter and the game fluctuating in score, but a few errors in player communication as the team settle in the first quarter, sees it ending 11-10 to Thoroughbreds.

The second quarter starts well for the first half, with  both teams fighting to take the lead once again but each determined to not let their opposition take a lead, with the score even until mid quarter, when Thoroughbreds step up a gear and manage to break a lead in the final minutes, opening the score to 23-29 by half time.

The second half of the game begins with Omega determined to fight back to close the score and this they succeed with a step up in the circle defence from Stephanie Winfield and Nicola Rantell as they turnover and rebound several balls, winning possession for Omega, who award their play.   After a run of 5 consecutive goals for Omega mid-quarter, they close the score to 31-33, but Thoroughbreds battle hard and the next 4 goals are theirs.   Each team push hard in their play, but this quarter is Omega’s and they close the score to 35-38 to Thoroughbreds for the final quarter.

Going into the final quarter, Omega know they have to give all they’ve got to the end and know the game is within their grasp if they can pull back the goals as they did in the previous quarter.   Once again, Omega’s defence are on fire with 7 turnovers between Steph, Nic and Leigh, giving Omega the opportunities they need, but some unforced errors prove costly and Thoroughbreds take the game 49-45.

A well contested game by both teams throughout and a great performance from Omega having travelled to Norwich for the game.   Amazing shooting from both Emma Maidment and Georgia Quinton and strong links through court by mid-court players Lucy Andrews, Zoe O’Neill and Leigh Rees-Reynolds, supported by GD, Nicola Rantell and GA Emma Maidment when needed.   This was a game that could have gone  either way and with each team giving 100% at all times.   A big thanks to Leigh Rees-Reynolds for returning to the squad for the game, having not played regularly for over a year (although her play did not give this away in the slightest!). Omega look forward to the return match which next time will be their home fixture.

Player of the Match awarded by Thoroughbreds to C, Lucy Andrews…well done Lucy.

Oct 12
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Omega 3 vs Passmores Tornados – Wed 11th Oct 2023

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Great performance from the whole team, with superb holding positions from Honor at GS, complimented by accuracy in the feeds in from C, Leanne who picked up on the space to feed with ease.

The defensive play from GK, Sophie resulted in many interceptions from Sophie Barrington at GK throughout the game.  Sophie was on her toes and reading the play well consistently in the game, whilst Carli at GD shadowed and blocked her player in her usual confident manor.

Coming down the court, there was great 2-hand marking from Jordan, coupled with a solid performance from both Leanne and Amy, linking the mid-court play in the first half of the game and Leanne and Mia in the second half.

Jordan’s confidence grew in the game, resulting in her  blocking out the GA from entering the shooting circle in the 2nd half.  GD, Carli played her usually defensive game like she has not had the 9 year game gap and had been playing regularly in the team.   A swap at half time with Amy to GA and Mia to WA finished the game with accuracy in the shooting from Amy, supporting the shooting from Honor at GS, whose confidence also grew throughout the game.

Great performance all around in a game that was close from start to finish and could have gone either way.   With continued improvement in the individual and team’s game play, the next half of the season looks to be so different from the start of season!

Result – 33-38

POM from opposition – Honor Wood

Oct 08
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Omega 1 vs MK Netters – Sunday 8th October 2023

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ER team 8th Oct 2023 vs MK Netters

Omega’s Regional squad meet MK Netters Gold in their 2nd Regional game and they know this is one they must win.

The fun squad of 8 were ready to take the court and prepared to work had for the game.  The first quarter was a solid start with Omega staying controlled and confident in making their mark on the game.  Some congestion mid court proved problematic, but they took an early lead of 16-11 by the end of the quarter.

Second quarter saw Nicola Rantell taking the court, replacing Hayley Kruse at WD.  The quarter time chase regarding the mid court was heeded and the court play opened up to aid the movement of the ball through court to our shooters. Another solid performance from the whole team this quarter, with superb shooting from GA Emma Maidment and GS Georgia Quinton and strong defence from Steph Winfield who hassled the Netters GS and gained several turnovers for the team.

Another change at half time saw Hayley return to the court, this time in GK and Steph taking the bench.   Netters come out blazing this quarter and managed a roll of 5 consecutive goals as Omega faulted and allowed the opposition back into the game.  Some fantastic defensive play from GA Emma, resulted in her regaining possession for Omega 3 times this quarter, which assisted in the team maintaining their lead, which had now reduced to just 2 goals with a score of 39-37 going into the final quarter.

Final quarter saw the team reset to as was in quarter 2 (their strongest quarter of the game so far) . The team knew this was their game for to compete for and they needed to give all they had for the final 15 minutes.  An amazing start to the quarter saw  7 consecutive goals converted by Omega in the opening minutes, but Netters were not ready to concede and contested for the game to the end.  Control and patience paid off for Omega as they regained composure and ended the game 50-46.  A much needed win for the new team at the start of the season and 5 well deserved points for the table!

Player of the Match assigned by MK Netters to Omega’s GS, Georgia Quinton.  Well done Georgia????????

Oct 08
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Omega 2 vs Hatfield Doves – 7th October 2023

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Omega 2 meet Hatfield Doves, both bottom of the Herts league Division 1 table having lost their first County game this season, so each are in need of the win.

Omega settle into the game well in the first quarter and hold off their opposition, although both teams are definitely up for taking the game. However, Omega maintain the lead, ending the opening quarter 13-11.

A change at quarter time sees Paige Boughton replaced by Mollie Knott at WD and the team retake the court.  This quarter Hatfield Doves are contesting more for possession, whilst Omega fail to commit and lack the drive needed to maintain ball possession.   The team dip in their play and Hatfield Doves take advantage, finishing with accuracy at every shot, resulting in a mid game score of 23-17 to Doves.

Half time chat is for Omega to commit to every ball and loose their markers, but once again in the 3rd quarter, their thirst for the ball is lacking and Doves are quick to steal and punish as their confidence grows and Omega’s heads begin to drop.  A disastrous quarter for Omega, with Doves opening up the ir lead to 43-26 by end of the quarter.

The final quarter sees Paige retake the court at WA, in place of Francesca Weekly.   Omega know they have to keep fighting for the ball to the end, to ensure they gain a point for the table.   This they succeed in achieving with the final score of 33-54 to their opposition.

A solid defence performance from Mollie Knott, Julie Stanbridge and Andrea Kinninmonth, but a lot to take from the game in attacking play which the team will take forward to training this week in order to improve their game in readiness for meeting Turnford 4 next weekend.