Netball

ü The S1 netball team had their final games of the season. Going away against Cumnock Academy, the girls were in high spirits with many who had never previously played for the school team. The first team played well, with Sophie Dobbie and Jade Scott managing to get three points for the team. Excellent defence as usual came from Claire Boyd and Lauren Shaw, who unfortunately had to exit the game early with an injured knee. Varri Murdoch took the Centre bib and alongside Paige McMahon and Raegan Heggie, did a great job in mid court. Half time saw Rachael Maxey and Hayley Mitchell come on, who both performed a sterling job. Unfortunately the Cumnock girls were just too strong for us again and the final score finished 7 – 3. The second game gave many girls who had never played before, a chance to see what playing a real game was like. Congratulations to Jane Gallacher, Carly Hay, Lauren Young, Amy Fulton and Alex Dearie who all coped admirably in their first ever game. The girls lost out 9 – 2 but put in maximum effort which was appreciated by their opponents. Player of the Match was given to Jade Scott and Lauren Shaw was awarded Player of the Year. She received her prize alongside a glorious cheer for all her hard work, determination and dedication this year. Congratulations to Lauren, who will also receive a trophy at Doon Academy’s Prize Giving Ceremony. All girls did an excellent job in their first ever netball season. They put up superb challenges against much larger schools and next season we look forward to seeing them storm up the league with all the netball experience they’ve now gained under their belts (or should that be netball skirts!). Well-done Doon Academy’s S1 Netball Team and good luck for next season!