What a start to the season for the Regional squad! Today they travelled to Chelmsford to play Billericay 2, who were nudged down from Division 1 to Division 2 as a result of their Prem team being relegated to Regional this season…not relegated due to being bottom of the division 1 table. We therefore expected this first game to be a tough one.
With new players in the squad an changes to the playing positions of some of the historic players, the team were told to play it safe and composed in the opening quarter, to allow the players to settle and gain familiarity within their units.
Throughout the game, the scoreline was tight with Omega holding onto an early lead and maintaining it. The defence unit was on fire, with circle defenders Hayley and Steph stealing many balls from rebounds and interceptions, reading the game well and working their socks off to gain the advantage for their team. Had we have succeeded in capitalising on these gains more, the lead would have been much stronger and the chase would have been harder for the opposition.
In the main, the ball flow was on point during the composed moments of play, however some frantic moments allowed Billericay to remain in the game as they succeeded in punishing us for our errors. However, some amazing passages of play were on display at times, in a fast and furious game.
The feeds to the shooters were superb on occasion, particularly with the sharp eye of Megan Woods, who saw split second opportunities to feed the shooters and delivered with accuracy. Finally, the accuracy of the shooting from Lexi and Georgia, who worked hard to gain familiarity with each other in their debut game together, consistently rewarded the team for their efforts and determination downcourt.
We knew it would be a tough game, but Omega fought hard and worked well as a whole team to contest throughout and they deserved the win they achieved! An amazing final score of 44 – 36 to Omega, a fantastic performance from all players and a great start to a promising season.
Billericay awarded Player of the Match to GS/GA, Lexi….well done Lexi in your debut game with the squad.