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Saturday 20 March 2010

Saturday 20 March 2010

Hatters win White Rose Derby

City of Sheffield Hatters returned to South Yorkshire with the points after winning in Leeds

Women’s National League Division One

Saturday 20 March 2010 - Leeds Metropolitan Carnegie University.

Leeds Carnegie 69 City Of Sheffield Hatters 78

With the League title secured last weekend, Hatters travelled North to Leeds to compete the White Rose Derby, aiming to keep their winning streak going. Leeds also had plenty to play for, going into the game still in contention for a third place finish. The game was always sure to be a hard fought contest between two very competitive sides, and with Leeds streaming the game live on the internet, and a high number of Carnegie fans, the game was intense from the offset.

Both teams failed to put points on the board in the first few minutes - possibly due to an error in ball size. Hatters quickly got in their stride putting the games first points on the board pressuring the hosts and forcing errors. Hatters executed offences well and this, combined with some sloppy Leeds defence, meant Sheffield got some easy wide open shots.

Meanwhile, Leeds’ offence was centred around Loui Hall, arguably one of the best post players in the league, who rarely missed from under the bucket, keeping the home side in contention. Despite her success Hatters led at the end of the first 22-14.

The second quarter became much scrappier with Leeds fouling more defensively. Sheffield also stepped up their levels of aggression but seemed to be penalised more for doing so, sending Leeds to the line on several occasions. With both sides adding points, an entertaining second quarter was tied at 24 all leaving the score 38-46 at half time.

The third quarter was lower scoring as the game became a little out of control as levels of contact increased yet again. Sheffield started the quarter strongly, as they made good fast breaks and found the gap in Leeds’ zone along the baseline. The momentum then switched to Leeds’ favour and Hatter’s made some unforced passing turnovers against the host’s zone, and allowing Carnegie within 10 points. Hatters stepped up the pace again, led by some very strong play from Mason driving in against the zone and playing through unusually high levels of contact. The third quarter ended with Vanessa Ellis’s side leading by eleven at 51-62.

Carnegie stepped up the pressure in the final quarter and they managed to reduce the deficit within ten points. With both teams continuing to exchange baskets, Hatters made good tactical use of time and were able to run out the clock to secure another win, 78-69.

Top scorers: Mason 24, Hutchinson 14, Oaddams 12

With just one week of the regular season left, Hatters lead the table by four points, from UWIC Archers who secured second spot with a victory over Nottingham Wildcats.

Vanessa Ellis’s side complete their League programme when they visit Brixton Topcats. The game will be played at Brixton Recreational Centre on Sunday with a 2pm tip

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Women’s National League Division Two Play Off Quarter Finals

Saturday 20 March 2010,

Brighton & Sussex Students 58 City of Sheffield Hallam-Hatters 54

Michael Talbot’s Hallam-Hatters faced the heartbreak of play-off defeat after their quarter final tie in Brighton. Hallam-Hatters were always in contention but fell just short against the winners of the division 2 Midlands South East Conference, leaving a disappointing end to the season.

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U18 Women’s National League Northern Conference

Saturday 20 March 2010,

Nottingham Wildcats 67 City of Sheffield Hatters 57

Hatters travelled to Nottingham looking to complete their league programme with a win against the wildcats.

The hosts enjoyed the better of the opening quarter, leading 17-14 at the first break.

The second period saw the two sides exchanging baskets, with Hatters edging the period to trail by just two points, 26-28 at half time.

Nottingham took control of the game in the third quarter, stretching their lead to what would prove to be a game winning margin, going into the final quarter leading 47-36.

Hatters battled back to reduce the deficit to 5, midway through the fourth quarter. They were unable to get any closer to Wildcats who extended the lead to 10 pints to close out the game 67-57

Hatters team and scorers: Kendal James 12, Rebecca Pinnock 9, Ellis Clayton 9, Naz Saghafian 8, Emma Burkinshaw 4, Charlotte Carrick 4, Ellyn Carnall 3, Annie Critcher 2, Kasia Zajak 2, Jess Furniss 2, Jasmyn Owen 2 and Kathryn Neal.

On Sunday, Hatters entertained Scottish side, St Mirren in a friendly at All Saints, winning 55-50.

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14 Girls National League North East Conference

Saturday 20 March 2010,

York Vikings 4 City of Sheffield Hatters 68

Hatters controlled the game against host side York Vikings, restricting their opponents to just four points.

Top scorers: Sirena Sampson 14, Jess Dooley 12, Katie Burgoyne 8.

Newcastle Eagles 16 City of Sheffield Hatters 61

Hatters then concluded their regular season programme with another comfortable win, this time over Newcastle Eagles.

Top scorers: Courtney Shaw 12, Rhianna Laing 8, Isabel Hannity 6, Mairead Faulkner 6, Georgia Gayle 6.

The wins mean that Betty Codona’s side finish the regular season programme with a 100% record and will receive a home tie in the first round of the play offs.

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U13 Girls

Saturday 20 March 2010

A young Hatters side travelled to Leeds to play in two friendlies, winning both games.

Leeds Carnegie 29 City of Sheffield Hatters 56

Team and scorers: Eleanor Goodwin 16, Shaunna Harrison 12, Ifeoma Ezepue 10, Jo Lowry 7, Grace Twomy 7 and Molly Axelby 4

Kirklees 8 City of Sheffield Hatters 53

Team and scorers: Shaunna Harrison 13, Eleanor Goodwin 12, Jo Lowry 12, Molly Axelby 10, Ifeoma Ezepue 6 and Grace Twomy

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