Young Oldham show promise

NETBALL:

A YOUNG Oldham team — the average age was 16 — gave as good as they got against an experienced Seatonians side, who eventually prevailed 64-43 in this Northern League clash.

Oldham started brightly and had built up a six-point lead at the end of the first quarter.
The hosts, from Newcastle, made several changes in the second quarter and fought back to bag a narrow advantage (28-27) at half-time.

Seatonians put the teenagers under pressure after the restart — mistakes began to creep into Oldham’s play — and they trailed by 14 with one quarter remaining. The visitors kept working hard, but they were unable to bridge the gap.



THE Junior Summer League gets under way at Hathershaw School on Tuesday, May 1.

It lasts for seven weeks and is open for age groups from under-eights through to under-16s.

To enter a team or if an individual wants to join a team, call Debbie Chapman on 07759 38889 or email debbie.chapman@oldham.gov.uk 



HATHERSHAW School is also the venue for the Women’s Summer League, which starts on Tuesday, May 8, for 10 weeks. To register a team, contact Margaret on 07796 627123 or email margaret.martin029ntlworld.com