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Sep 16
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Omega 2 vs HHR 1 – Herts County Game 14th Sept 2025

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First County Game of the 2025–26 Season
Omega began their county season with a challenging but encouraging match against Hertford Heath Rangers. This year’s squad has an exciting mix of returning players and new talent, and while it may take a couple of games to fully settle combinations, this first outing showed plenty of positives and plenty of heart.
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Quarter 1: Hertford Heath Rangers 12 – Omega 6
Omega’s defensive unit started brightly, producing four interceptions and applying strong pressure across the court. Six goals were converted as the team began to find their rhythm. Although 10 turnovers were conceded, there were clear signs of strong connections developing and confident movement through court.
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Quarter 2: Hertford Heath Rangers 27 – Omega 12
Hertford Heath extended their lead in the second quarter, but Omega continued to contest strongly. The team claimed four interceptions and two loose-ball rebounds, showing determination to win back possession. These defensive efforts created opportunities and kept Omega fighting hard.
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Quarter 3: Hertford Heath Rangers 38 – Omega 22
This was Omega’s best quarter of the match — a real turning point. Errors were reduced to just six turnovers, and the team produced seven interceptions plus a rebound. Defence and Attack worked tirelessly to break down Hertford Heath’s attack, and Omega matched them goal-for-goal in this period. The whole squad lifted, showing their full potential when connections clicked.
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Quarter 4: Hertford Heath Rangers 50 – Omega 28
Omega battled right to the end, but this was a slightly more challenging quarter. Despite this, the team kept applying pressure and created turnovers, showing determination to finish strongly even as fatigue set in.
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Team Spirit & Highlights
This game was a testament to the commitment and spirit within the Omega squad:
• Tara (GA) showed incredible dedication, turning up after 13 hours of travel home from her honeymoon — and still produced some brilliant netball on court.
• Laura and Lucy, both unavailable due to injury, were on the sidelines offering encouragement and tactical insight, showing how tight-knit this team is.
• Rhi, usually a WA or C, stepped up to shoot for most of the game, proving her versatility and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
• Georgina (C) picked up some early knocks and scratches but played on like a complete trooper, helping drive the ball through court.
???? Congratulations to Georgina, who was named Player of the Match by the opposition, recognising her grit and leadership on court.
???? Congratulations also to Paige Reeves (GK), who was voted Player of the Match by the team for her excellent defensive work and consistency throughout the game.
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Full-Time Score: Hertford Heath Rangers 50 – Omega 28
While Hertford Heath took the win, Omega showed determination, adaptability, and plenty of promise for the season ahead. With strong defensive stats, moments of great attacking flow, and a squad full of fight, Omega are ready to keep building momentum in the coming games.
Sep 16
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Omega 1 vs Billericay 2 – ER Fixture 14th September 2025

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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. 
Jul 08
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Omega 1 vs Crosskeys 1 – Monday 7th July 2025

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A great win for Omega tonight against an ER Division 1 team, Crosskeys.

With a couple of unfamiliar combinations in the team, Omega started strong as Crosskeys struggled to compose their play and gain the goals.    Omega maintained the lead throughout the whole game, but Crosskeys kept up the competitive play, closing the gap on several occasions, but never quite enough to level or take the lead.

The fight for the win was on every player’s mind going into the final quarter, with Omega having a 7-goal advantage taking the court.   A battle to the end with Crosskeys contending at every opportunity, but a win of 44-41 for Omega in the first summer league game with almost a full team of 7 of Omega’s regular squad as a result of many player injuries throughout the season.

Jan 14
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Omega 3 vs Cheshunt 4 – Monday 13th January 2025

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A strong, convincing win of 41 – 15 for our Omega 3rd team tonight against Cheshunt 4.
Superb circle defending throughout, with the Omega defence dominating the circle and turning over possession in our favour on numerous occasions, allowing more attacking opportunities for the team.
Some great teamwork in the shooting circle with confident inter-passing between our shooters to gain a more favourable shooting position and good accuracy on the shots too.
The midfield play grew in precision of pass during the game and by end of the game were taking the time to think about the next ball and what type of pass to give, ensuring good linkages to goal.
The team stormed the win, with Cheshunt 4 trailing from the start and struggling to maintain possession from Centre pass to goal. Well played ladies…solid performance tonight ladies.
Jan 14
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Omega County vs Hatfield Merlins – Sunday 12th January 2025

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County Team vs Hatfileld Merlins 12th Jan 2025

Netball Match Report: Omega vs 4th in Table Hatfield Merlins

Final Score: 34-34

Omega faced a tough challenge against the fourth-placed Hatfield Merlins, resulting in a thrilling and hard-fought 34-34 draw. The game was marked by standout defensive efforts, moments of attacking brilliance, and relentless pressure from both sides, making for an intense and entertaining match.

Quarter 1: Defensive Interceptions and Precision Shooting (10-7)

Omega made a strong start, with their centre court defense consistently disrupting Merlins’ attacking flow. Key interceptions from the C and WD helped to turn over possession, giving Omega opportunities to convert. GA Leanne was in exceptional form, netting an impressive 6 out of 6 shots, giving Omega a narrow but deserved 10-7 lead at the end of the quarter.

Quarter 2: Circle Defense on Fire, Attack in Sync (22-17)

Omega’s circle defense dominated in the second quarter, making six crucial interceptions to thwart Merlins’ attempts to close the gap. Despite the height and physicality of the opposing defenders, Omega’s shooters kept their composure, converting 12 of their 14 attempts. The attack worked efficiently to bring the ball down the court, with the WD and GD stepping up to support transitions into the circle. This cohesive play allowed Omega to extend their lead to 22-17 at halftime.

Quarter 3: Pressure Takes Its Toll (28-25)

The third quarter saw Merlins apply relentless defensive pressure, forcing Omega’s shooters to take more long-range attempts. The increased distance resulted in more missed shots than in the first half, allowing Merlins to narrow the gap. Omega showed moments of brilliance but began to show cracks under the intensity, finishing the quarter with a reduced lead of 28-25.

Quarter 4: Fighting to the Final Whistle (34-34)

The final quarter was a tense battle as Merlins continued to apply pressure, making it difficult for Omega to feed their shooters effectively. Merlins’ shooters protected their space under the post brilliantly, securing rebounds from missed shots and converting key opportunities. Despite Omega’s best efforts, the opposition’s resilience saw the game end in a thrilling 34-34 draw.

Player of the Match

GA Leanne stood out for her exceptional accuracy in the first half, scoring key goals to keep Omega in contention. Her composure and precision were crucial in building Omega’s early lead.

Summary

Omega can take pride in their defensive efforts and attacking play in the first half but will reflect on how to better handle sustained pressure in future games. The draw demonstrates their resilience against a strong and physical Hatfield Merlins team. Omega will look to build on this performance in their next fixture.

Jan 11
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Omega 1 vs Royston 1 – Saturday 11th January 2025

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Omega vs Royston - ER 11th Jan 2025
The second Regional game of the second half of the season and Omega have a home game against Royston, so an intra-Herts contention.
Royston had attained a strong score against MK Netters in their game the weekend prior and with Omega also loosing their midcourt anchor to a serious injury resulting in a new setup for the game, Omega were nervous.
This was evident in Omega’s play in the opening minutes of the 1st quarter as they struggled to take the ball to a shooting opportunity, allowing Royston to take the first 3 goals of the game and an early lead of 6-2 to further exacerbate the nervous tension in Omega’s play. However, Omega were keen to rid the nerves and gain composure in their game and as the quarter progressed, they began to succeed in their quest, limiting the lead to just 3 goals to go into the 2nd quarter, with a score of 11-14 to Royston.
The 2nd quarter started fairly matched goal for goal, but Omega gained their stride and snatched a 4 goal roll early in the quarter, closing the lead to just 1 goal by mid-quarter. The familiarity in the new mid-court and attacking setup was beginning to gel and the confidence in each other proved fruitful. Omega faltered in their play with some basic errors, allowing Royston to take a 3 goal roll and regain their lead once more, but Omega dug deep to keep themselves in the game and ended the 1st
half with a score of 25-26 to Royston.
Omega knew they had to maintain their game play and composure to allow them to gain the win they wanted. The 3rd quarter was a step up in Omega’s performance and as they tightened their defensive play, they forced Royston to error on several occasions, forcing balls off the goal line and held-ball calls consistently. Amazing circle defence resulted in missed shots and Omega snatching the rebounds and capitalising on the wins with superb shooting accuracy from Omega shooters. They managed to limit Royston to scoring just 4 goals this quarter, whilst gaining 15 themselves, resulting in Omega gaining the lead going into the final quarter with a score of 40-30 in their favour.
The final quarter and Omega know the game is not won until the final whistle. They know they have to maintain the possession on their centre passes and covert every goal. They falter on occasion, but in the main they continue to apply the pressure on their opponents. A battle in this quarter to gain the win but the lead proves too much for Royston to grapple at and Omega grow their lead further, ending the game 54-41 to Omega.
A game of 2 halves, with Omega struggling with nerves and the ability to settle into the game 1st half but amazing teamwork and composure in the second half with continuous defensive pressure applied to turn the game. This coupled with fantastic accuracy in the shooting circle and the new setup gaining familiarity in the game, allowed Omega to take the win they came for.
A big thanks to Lucy Hoskin and Andrea Kinninmonth for being ready in kit to take the court if needed, to support the small, depleted squad. And a well done to Megan Woods on her debut game as a squad player, stepping up to take the place as the mid-court anchor and settling into the game and squad well today.
Royston awarded POM to GK, Mary Ogunseitan. Well deserved Mary.
Dec 08
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Omega County vs Hatfield Eagles – Sunday 8th December 2024

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Omega County vs Hatfield Eagles 8/12/24
The final game of the 1st half of the Herts County season and Omega meet Hatfield Eagles. Omega are keen for the win against this team who are currently bottom of the table, so the odds are in our favour.
We were hoping for a strong start with a lead created in the opening quarter, but Hatfield capitalised on our errors throughout. We struggled to get the ball to our shooters and also to gain composure in converting the shots and those errors resulted in Hatfield trailing by just 1 goal going into the 2nd quarter, with a 10-9 score in Omega’s favour.
Some changes in positions for the 2nd quarter, resulted in a smoother transition of ball play and more goals on the scoreboard. The defence also tightened, winning more possession which we used to our advantage. The score by half time was 24-17, with Omega having increased their lead to 7 goals.
The 3rd quarter was similar to that of the 1st with forced errors back into our play, which resulted in the quarter being more evenly matched with goals scored. However, Omega maintained and increased their lead to 9, giving them a cushion going into final quarter.
We knew we had the win in sight and the game was ours to take, but we had to maintain composure, play the safe ball and play our way in the final quarter to achieve it. The team worked hard to heed this advise and applied the pressure on Hatfield, resulting in them erroring more in their play. Whilst we also faltered in our game at times, we were consistent in growing our lead by a further 2 goals to end the game with a comfortable 46-35 win and 5 much needed points for the table.
The team awarded GA, Lucy Hoskin our POM.
Well done Lucy and well done the whole squad for working hard to gel and gain familiarity with each other in this first half of the season. The teamwork is beginning to pay off and with continued working together, the 2nd half of the season is looking to be good.
Dec 07
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Omega Regional vs Comberton – Saturday 7th December 2024

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The final East Region game for Omega today and they meet Comberton, who Omega failed to conquer in either half of last season, so we were keen to turn the tables on this game.
Omega start very strong in the opening quarter, dominating the play and winning possession on 13 occasions and displayed great teamwork, which helped them to take an early and confident lead of 9 goals and a score of 18-9 going into the 2nd quarter.
Omega are aware they cannot take their foot off the pedal and allow complacency to set in and are advised that they need to continue to battle for everything. But in the mid 2- quarters of the game, Comberton step up a gear and the game becomes more competitive. Omega fail to continue with the consistency of turnovers they had in the opening quarter and as Comberton have tightened defensively, Omega error more, resulting in the mid 2 quarters being a draw in scores, but Omega manage to maintain the 9 goal lead they secured early in the game.
Going into the final quarter, Omega know they have to give their all and play their game to gain the win they want. They settle into their stride quickly and apply the defensive pressure and the turnovers begin once more. The movement of the ball to goal is much more fluid too, creating many more opportunities for the needed goals. A great end to a competitive game and a great 1st half season for the squad, with a well deserved win 61-45.  A strong and confident opening and final quarter, with great teamwork, dominant play and fluid ball passage to goal.
Comberton awarded POM to GS, Georgia Quinton.
Well done Georgia and well done to the whole squad for battling and working together to gain a mid-top end of table position going into the 2nd half of the season.
Dec 05
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Omega vs Bengeo Tornadoes – Wed 4th December 2024

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OMEGA 4 vs Bengeo 04/12/24

The penultimate fixture for Omega’s local league team in the HDNL Wednesday night league, playing against a merger of Bengeo and Tornadoes historic teams, forming Bengeo Tornadoes.

Bengeo Tornadoes were not able to contain the slick play of Omega and their tight defence.  The first half of the game was a clean slate for the team, with no goals conceded against them and 31 goals scored.  Omega were formidable in their ability to turnover possession, smooth in their linking of the passing throughout the court and finally capitalising on the goals consistently.

In the 2nd half of the game, we introduced rules on our play to use the rest of the game as to train and improve our play generally.  A great performance and a final score of 47-2!

Bengeo Tornadoes awarded POM to GS, Mia Bailey.  Well done Mia!