Diamonds vs Hotshots 2 – 15/12/24
Our last match of 2024 started with a very neck and neck quarter. Despite a slow start with the quarter ending in 12-14 to Hotshots, all of us were becoming adjusted to the other team to be able to gain an advantage in the next quarter.
In the second quarter, we started playing to our strengths, securing leverage over Hotshots. Georgina and Edie showcased outstanding defensive skills within the D, consistently challenging the opposing shooters and making it difficult for them to find opportunities to score. This enabled us to close the scoring gap and ultimately overturn the lead, giving us a narrow advantage with a score of 26-23 in our favour.
In the third quarter, the team extended the lead over the opposition. Poppy B and Eliza delivered exceptional feeds into the D, creating excellent opportunities for Katie and Chloe to execute impressive shots, resulting in a strong advantage of 38-29.
We had secured our lead and maintained it in the final quarter. Mary executed outstanding interceptions, effectively moving the play up the court to our shooters. Poppy M was a constant option for passes, helping to reset our positions and maintain control of the game. The entire team demonstrated the skills and strategies we had practiced in training, which proved effective as we secured a convincing victory with a final score of 49-32.
Written by Chiara – player of the match
