Oldham teams in seventh heaven

Date published: 19 July 2017


OLDHAM Netball Club teams were near unstoppable as they won seven age group competitions out of the eight they entered at the Chester tournament.

The under-eights, nines, 10s, 11s, 12s, 13s and 14s all emerged victorious, while Oldham's under-15s team finished in third place.

Oldham's under-eights won all eight of their matches during the day, conceding only two goals.

The under-nines Cygnets scored an impressive 81 goals and conceded only 18, and remained undefeated all day. They best hosts Chester in a dramatic final, 6-5 after extra-time.

SQUAD -

Lola Brown, Faye Leddy, Ava Stone, Phoebe Eglin, Imogen Hulme, Sarah Rexstraw, Millie Carrs, Rubie McDonald, Alison Niyindagiye (girl of the tournament).

The Oldham Eagles under-10s produced a stunning comeback against local rivals Tameside to claim the top honour.

Their final also went to extra-time as they eventually triumphed 9-7.

Oldham's under-11s won all their nine games throughout the tournament, winning the final 11-5 against Trafford Blue.

The under-12s had plenty to celebrate, with Maisy Green also winning the player of the tournament prize.

The team won six group matches, before seeing off Tameside in the semi-finals and hosts Chester 10-4 in the final.

Oldham's under-13s scored 178 goals and conceded only 20 on their way to victory.

They hammered Northwich 17-1 in the semi-finals, before beating Bury Pumas 17-2 in a rather one-sided final.

SQUAD -

Stacey Tankoua, Nikita Narnor, Ella Dibden, Ella Graham, Molly Stevenson, Hollie Simpson, Helena Robinson, Kodey Davies, Alice McGeachy, Beth Adamson, Mayah Hopkinson and Hannah Diamond.

Oldham's under-14s were in great form throughout their tournament.

They defeated local rivals Tameside 13-4 in the final.