Preston inspires Oldham

NETBALL: OLDHAM, spurred on by player-of-the-match Charlotte Preston, recorded a deserved 49-46 win over Deeside in the Northern League.

Goal shooter Preston (16) posted a nine-out-of-10 completion rate in the opening quarter, while goal attack Sarah Brennan bagged four out of five.

However, errors on the Oldham side left the match all-square at 13-13 at the first break.

Kirsty Bloomfield (wing attack) and Khadejah Pemberton (wing defence) were introduced, and they played their part as Oldham built up a 27-24 advantage.

Deeside battled on, but captain Debbie Hallas and Gemma McDermott kept them at bay.

Leading 37-33 at the start of the final quarter, Oldham continued to dominate, with Leanne Murphy and Harriet Gill shifting the ball up court at speed.

This, along with the accuracy of the shooters, ensured Oldham clinched victory.


Coaching sessions for juniors
OLDHAM Netball Development are staging coaching sessions at a variety of venues in the borough for children aged seven to 16.


They are —

Mondays at Waterhead Academy, 5pm to 6.20pm.

Tuesdays at Hathershaw School, 5.30pm to 7pm.

Wednesdays at Oasis (South Chadderton School), 6pm to 7.30pm; Royton and Crompton School, 5.30pm to 7pm.

Thursdays at Saddleworth School, juniors (Years Three to Six) 4.30pm to 5.45pm, seniors (Years Seven to 11) 5.30pm to 6.45pm.

Sessions cost £2.

Just turn up on the day or for more details, call Oldham Netball Development officer Debbie Chapman on 07725 938889.