Lightning had 3 representatives in the England U21 team which took on the top netballing nations in the Cook Islands in August, Joanne Harten (Vice- Captain), Katy Rose and Sarah Jane O’Sullivan. Having spent the best part of four years preparing for the event it didn’t fail to disappoint. England successfully made it through to the quarter finals topping their group. South Africa where there opponents and a dominant defensive display saw England win 44-24.
England then were faced by the old enemy (and favourites) Australia in the semi final. Despite stand out performances from the Lightning girls Australia came out victors 63-42. A devastated England team needed to pick themselves up for the Bronze medal match against Jamaica. Once again the starting line up had all 3 Lightning girls present. The game’s momentum went back and forth between teams until a decisive moment in the final quarter which saw Jo Harten leave the court with an injury. Jamaica stormed home to a score line of 48-42.
Thursday, 20 August 2009
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