Under 16 team Jets travelled away to Taunton and Exeter to face Galmington and Plymstock today.
 
First up was Galmington. The squad started strongly taking an early lead with accurate shooting from Captain GS Sophie Harvey. Excellent feeds into the circle from WA Nicole Hamilton and C Evie James allowed Jets to dominate with a score line of 38 v 13 at half time.
 
Changes at the half way point saw the addition of GS Brody Morris into the circle which provided a great partnership with GA Lily Jones (POM). Both players consistently netted their chances with only 3 misses between them in the 3rd quarter. Score 56 v24.
 
Great off the ball defence from WD Milly Le Chevalier and great through court linkage ensured that Jets maintained a strong lead throughout. Final score 66 v 35 to Team Jets.

After travelling to Exeter the team played Plymstock who proved to be a much more physical opposition. After scoring off our opening centre pass they took a 4 v1 lead. To Jets credit they pressured the ball across the court coming back to create a 2 goal lead. First quarter 11 v 9.
 
The second quarter saw the defensive combination of GK Natacha Searson, GD Bella Valeur-Adu and WD Gabby Scott dictate the flow of the game. Restricting Plymstock’s attack and producing numerous turnovers. This left Jets winning 21 v 15 at half time.
 
Plymstock came out fighting in the 3rd quarter taking the first 4 goals unanswered. Hardwork from the team saw them again reduce the gap leaving the quarter running goal for goal. The quarter finished with Jets taking the last goal for a 31 v 30 lead.
 
A thrilling final quarter had everyone on the edge of their seats. Excellent movement and driving onto the ball from WA Maddie Fitzgerald-Wilkins created opportunities for GA Lily Jones to convert giving Jets a 4 goal lead. However Plymstock were quick to up their game and again the game went goal for goal. A final push from Jets allowed them to take the last 2 goals to ensure a well-earned draw. A fair result for both teams. Final score 40 v 40.
 
Coach Chrissy Bannerman said after the matches “It has been fantastic to have different combinations which demonstrates the strength throughout the long squad. Congratulations to Bella who played up from the U14s and was a key player in our success. We are still undefeated which is a great position to be in going into the Christmas break.”

Team Jets hosted Cumberland today at Fort Regent. In a close run and exciting opening quarter Jets battled hard and it's all level at 15 each. However it was Cumberland who by half time had taken the upper hand and a 3 goal lead (22-25). However there were lots of positive passages of play to keep the crowd's hopes alive but unfortunately with a strong 3rd quarter Team Jets just couldnt catch up Cumberland and so lost for the 6th time in a row. The final score 39-49.

Captain Lauren Devine said after the game ‘We’ve got to be brave now … brave and bolshie,’ said Devine – Jets' player of the match in their latest defeat. ‘We’ve tried to stick to being safe. Maybe now it’s about doing some rotations, trying new combinations and most importantly enjoying it.'

Jets next face Leyton away having the honor of playing in the Copper Box!

Squad against Cumberland: Josie Le Masurier, Lauren Devine, Lisa Luce, Nicole Goddard, Jacy Brown, Libby Rothwell, Rosie Tonner, Tallula Norman, Becca Forrest, Emily Green

Team Jets U14’s travelled to Bath University at the weekend to play their first two games of the South West Regional Division 2 league against Team Bath and Hucclecote and put in a great performance to win both games.
 
On Saturday they had a hesitant start against Team Bath but came out strong in the second quarter and pushed ahead by 7 goals to 2 to lead 10:6 at half time.  With good defensive play they held onto their lead & with fast flowing netball down court to their shooters secured a win 24:15. GD Bella Valeur-Adu was named Player of the Match.
 
On Sunday they played Hucclecote who started well and pulled ahead to lead 10:6 by half-time. The young Jets came out determined in the 3rd quarter afetr a motivating team talk to put pressure on the Hucclecote attack and won the quarter 5:4. A fantastic team performance in the last quarter saw Jets keep their focus and capitalise on Hucclecote errors and pull ahead with Lauren Bisson netting some fine shots, resulting in a well deserved win 19:14. C Maddie Somay earnt the POM honours.
 
It was a great team effort and with a versatile squad all players took to court in both games. 
 
Squad Travelling: Talia Morris, Rhea Fletcher, Lauren Bisson, Maddie Reynolds, Hope Herridge, Maddie Somay, Katie Le Rougetel, Amelia Coutanche, Bella Valeur Adu, Katie Doyle.
Coaches: Jane Clarkson, Jackie Norman. 
Scorer: Jackie Pannenborg.