Blackpool Netball Club round-up: Plenty of persistence on display during defeats
The round-up of last weekend’s matches featuring Blackpool Netball Club’s teams.
Blackpool Netball Club’s players and supporters made the trip to Jersey last weekend for their 55-42 defeat in National Premier League 2.
A closely-contested opening quarter saw the lead change hands before Blackpool edged ahead 13-12.
The sides remained well matched in the second quarter as the Jets introduced former England captain Serena Kersten.
Blackpool maintained their composure to lead 23-22 at the interval despite being reduced to six players during the first half following a controversial suspension.
The home team gained momentum after the break, building a 39-34 lead in the third quarter as Blackpool produced some strong passages of play and worked hard to regain possession - but struggled at times to convert their opportunities.
The final quarter saw the Jets extend their advantage, though Blackpool continued pressing to reduce the deficit.
North West Regional Division One saw a 70-38 defeat for Blackpool against a Dominoes team who maintained their advantage throughout all four quarters.
The Dominoes established an early lead, taking the opening quarter 18-6 before building a 34-16 advantage at the break.
They extended their lead to 53–26 in the third quarter, despite Blackpool’s efforts to win possession and close the gap.
Although Blackpool continued to compete in the final period, scoring 12 goals, their opponents maintained the pressure to secure victory.
Finally, Blackpool fell just short of victory in North West Regional Division Five as they lost 51-49 against Wilmslow.
An evenly-matched opening quarter ended 14-14, with Blackpool’s attack finding its rhythm and their defence keeping the hosts under pressure.
Blackpool took control in the second quarter as patient attacking play and a strong defensive effort helped them to establish a three-goal lead at half-time.
Wilmslow responded after the break, overturning the deficit in taking a seven-goal advantage into the final quarter.
Blackpool rallied in the closing period, outscoring Wilmslow 14-9 and steadily reducing the gap but the hosts held on to win by two goals.
This weekend sees Blackpool’s Division Five squad travel to Mellor on Saturday.