Alcester Hearts ♥️ vs Alcester Aces ♠️
Final score: 48-36
What can I say? What a game! It was such an enjoyable match, with great spirit and sportsmanship from both sides, and positive vibes throughout! 💃
It was an extremely close and evenly-matched game; Aces certainly gave us a run for our money!
We had Jodie and Molly shooting, joined shortly after by Lauren. There was lovely teamwork and circle rotation to get past the tough defence that Leah and Katie put up. They held their space to receive some great feeds in (we had some of the famous ‘Nat specials’ today), or came forward to receive some short and sharp well-placed balls from Nat and Shan. The space was great, and the accuracy from all three shooters was super impressive 🎯
There was some lovely game control from Shannon and Nat in centre court. They encouraged us to use all channels, make space, and kept us steady whenever we started to run away with ourselves. They always made themselves available ball-side on the D to support the shooters, and the feeds were on fireeee 🔥
Pippa and Kate were always there as a back up if needed, and were used many times to help the attack reset to work the ball back in instead of forcing it.
Kate had a fabulous game as WD, earning player of the match from Aces for her endless interceptions and tenacity, forcing errors, putting the pressure on, and chasing down any ball in her path! 💪🏼
Pippa was great at working the ball up the court, getting it out of the defensive third and seeing it right through to the attacking third. She had some great tips, and practically flew like a bird when jumping to mark the shot. 🦅
Molly had a change scenery and came to the dark side for a quarter. We played GK, doing our best against Gemma, who earned Hearts player of the match for her insane accuracy and amazing quick movements in the D. We aimed to stay on our toes and keep her as far away from the post as possible. Pippa, Molly and I stuck close to our players, and switched when necessary to get some tips and interceptions.
Overall, very proud of how we played, it was a great team effort all round. We communicated positively and constructively throughout the court, and kept our heads when Aces were neck and neck with us for most of the game.
Well done to Molly for her first game as captain, you aced it (excuse the pun!) ♠️
Thanks to Aces for a great game, well played all, and thanks to those who came along to watch ❤️
Written by Katia – Player
