Led by Netball Captains Katie M and Olivia F, the team demonstrated remarkable resilience, securing an impressive third-place finish in the Plate. Katie and Olivia look back on their tournament run in the following report.
The World School Games presented an unparalleled opportunity for the Strathallan netball team to compete against schools from various countries, exposing them to different playing styles and standards.
Throughout the tournament, the Strathallan players exhibited their adaptability and versatility as they faced teams renowned for their physicality and swift gameplay. The encounters proved to be a challenge, but the team quickly adjusted to the pace, resulting in close, competitive games.
“The girls all agree that our games have contributed to our individual and collective growth,” said Katie.
The journey began with an exhilarating match against Sedbergh which ended in a close loss.
Moving forward to the quarter-finals against Hillcrest International School from Kenya, the girls displayed their prowess, winning 28-4, earning them a spot in the highly-anticipated semi-finals.
In the semi-final, the Strathallan netballers faced their toughest opponents yet, the mighty Scarisbrick team from England. Despite a valiant effort, they fell short of victory, yet their spirits remained undeterred. Their determination surged as they set their sights on the final match, where they met a skilled team from Scotland, Balerno.
The final proved to be a nail-biting clash. The Strathallan team exhibited fantastic teamwork, culminating in a thrilling 17-14 victory. This performance secured them an impressive third-place finish in the Plate.
Reflecting on the competition, Mrs Louise Waugh, Head of Netball at Strathallan, expressed her pride in the team's achievements.
“I’m incredibly proud of the whole team. They have gained invaluable experience at the World School Games, which will stay with them as they move forward in the sport. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in such a prestigious netball tournament. Thank you to our team and the great hosts at WSG.”
In the last twelve months, our Netballers have picked up an incredible array of accolades:
- Our 1st VII U18 team became Scottish Independent Schools Champions in February 2023
- Our U13 team became Scottish Schools Cup Netball Champions in April 2023
- Flora R and Kim F who helped lead Perth City Juniors to victory in the U15 Scottish Youth Cup in May 2023
- Olivia D and Chloe McM were named Scottish Netball Ambassadors, with Olivia selected for the Scottish U15 Netball squad for the UK Schools Games in August 2022
- Our U15 Netball team were crowned Scottish Schools Cup Champions in April 2022 and won the P&K Sports Team of the Year award!
