Hosted by Leicestershire at Ratcliffe, the weather couldn't have been more perfect and with a squad eager to show their prowess. Co-Captains were nominated as Eive & Lottie. Izzy decided to play the full day in goal and wow did she do well. Nominated player of the match in 3 games, she was brave and kept her team moving forward.

We started brightly v Northamptonshire with consistent pressure, yet it was a scrappy goal which broke the deadlock after a scramble from a penalty corner. Olivia took 3 points from that game with sheer power and athleticism in the midfield.

Against Shropshire, goals from Jas & Olivia made it a comfortable 2-0 as we started to show signs of top play, Hana as right half superb going forward at speed only for Jas to support her in wide right, able to get behind the defence.

The tough match was midway v Warwickshire eventual winners. We were brave in defence, didn't see much possession and were holding out for a 0-0. They won a penalty corner on the final whistle which they managed to convert, Ellie & Evie were superb as a full back pair.

Olivia then took charge v Staffordshire, two goals to the good with goal of the season, a right foot flick top corner was amazing to watch! Then a powerful hit from the top of the D sealed an easy win.

Our final games against Worcestershire was tight and 0-0. We knew it was one of us who would finish 2nd to Warwickshire and with that point it was us!

Front row (left to right)

Emily Davis – Beeston HC, Isabella Hamilton -Ashby HC, Imogen Snelson – Ashby HC, Ellie Hunt – Beeston HC, Hana Patel – Leicester City HC, Leeyata Ruparelia – Leicester City HC

Back row (left to right)

Charlotte Horner- Bailey – Leicester City HC, Evie Edwards – Leicester City HC, Matilda Etty – Loughborough College, Bella Harris – Leicester City HC, Olivia Pearce – Leicester City HC, Jasmine Price- Ashby HC, Isabella Goodwin – Leicester City HC