Netball success

The Doon Academy S1/2 girls’ netball team finished the league on a high note. The team played Prestwick Academy at home in front of a home crowd that included Head Teacher Mr. O’Rourke. After a shaky start, the score was quickly at 2-2. Doon girls worked hard to move the ball up court where Sophie Dobbie and Jade Scott managed to net another four goals to take the score to 6-2 before half time. After swapping Nicky Fairbairn for Paige McMahon and Sophie Dobbie for Halle Fitzsimmons, the game quickly picked up pace in the second half. Our defenders, Lauren Shaw and Claire Boyd, did not allow another goal in and quickly got the ball back to our shooters. Jade Scott scored another few great goals, helped out by Halle. Well done to Annabel McTaggart who controlled the game well from her Wing Attack position and helped Varri Murdoch in centre court. The final score ended 11-2 to Doon Academy, with Halle and Jade rightly receiving joint Players of the Match. This secures the team at the top of the Ayrshire League, season 09/10. Well done to all girls who have taken part in the games this season. To go from 6th to 1st in the league, in one year, is a mighty achievement and one, which is being recognised and celebrated in school and the local community. Congratulations to the winning team and their coach Ms. Griffin.