Eagles Senior team secured a place in the Premier League 3 after a stunning weekend at the Play Offs in Warwick. They won all 3 group matches, and then beat Clan 66-32 in the final play off match sparking scenes of celebration from the players, coaches and spectators.
This is the culmination of years of hard work, with Eagles having reached the Play Offs on several occasions but never managing to gain a place in the Premier League. The Premier League is England Netball’s highest level for club teams, so this marks a significant milestone for the club.
Eagles Head Coach Maria D’Amaro said “This has been a work in progress for many seasons; I’m elated with the performance that the girls displayed this weekend. It opens many playing opportunities for my talented pathway players to continue developing at a higher level. The loyalty of my squad has been superb and it’s wonderful to be able to look forward with excitement to next season.”
Well done to the whole Eagles Seniors squad with this fabulous achievement: Libby, Lucy, Natalie, Katie, Tori, Summer, Maddi, Charlotte, Georgie, Hayley, Jasmine, Jemma, Sophie, Regan and Kirsty. And their support team of Suzanna, Kat, Naomi and Farrah, plus of course coaches Maria and Lisa.
Eagles qualified for the Play Offs by winning the Netball South Division 1, and were joined by the winners from the other 8 regions, as well as the bottom 3 teams from this season’s Premier League 3.
The first match was against Eclipse, and after a tight first two quarters, Eagles pulled away and won by 57-24. Second up was Northants Storm, and Eagles kept up the pressure taking a 62-35 win. The last group match was against Wimborne Aquarians, with another assured display winning 62-32.
As winners of their group, Eagles were drawn against fellow Netball South team Clan, with the winners gaining a place in Premier League 3 next season. Although Clan finished 8th in the Premier League this season, Eagles were too strong and secured a victory by 66-32.
