North Down ladies hosted neighbours CIYMS at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday in a Senior League game after a short break due to the previous weeks match being postponed. The girls knew this was a must win match and they started on the front foot with good pressure on CIs defence which presented itself with…
Having played nine league games this season the North Down ladies thirds had a single point going into last Saturdays Junior League 3 home fixture against Civil Service 2nds. This has been frustrating as play within the team has been sound with four of the team settling in well, graduating to senior hockey from last…
Last Friday evening North Down ladies fourths travelled to The Glade to play Mossley thirds in a Junior League Four game. Having been beaten home and away last season the girls were aware that no picnic lay ahead. Mossley quickly dominated the game starving the visitors of any opportunity in reaching the scoring zone. North…
North Down ladies fifths hosted promoted Rainey thirds at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday in the junior league. The match began with a timorous approach from North Down and Rainey were able to open the score in the first few minutes which did not bode well for the hosts. However, the home side summoned up…
On Saturday North Down ladies fifths entertained Bangor seconds at Regent House School in a Junior Seven league game. The home defence of Rachel Quigley, Linda Marshall, Bev Brittain, Cara McConnell and Saioa Oscoz were under constant pressure for most of the first half, but managed to get accurate tackles in to thwart Bangor, with…
The ladies seconds have had a disappointing start to their Junior Two league campaign and their troubles continued last Saturday with a home defeat to Omagh seconds. It all looked good as Jenna Hoey fired them into the lead with a short corner strike on 15 minutes but the visitors equalised 5 minutes from half…
The ladies fourths travelled to Priorians seconds on Saturday for a Junior Four league game. With many of the schoolgirls unavailable due to the early start a number of veterans were recalled to action including Ann McBride back on the pitch and doing her usual solid defending. The Rogers sisters both played very well stopping…
The ladies first eleven played KV last Saturday in Senior One in the 4.00pm slot at The Dub. Having been beaten by KV in the Ulster Cup, North Down knew this would be a difficult match and the challenge became harder with a number of players not available. With the confidence of a mid week…
The ladies fourth XI travelled to Belfast Harlequins fourths last Friday night and after a stormy day, the evening was surprisingly calm at Deramore. The calm weather had its influence over North Down with the first 10 minutes of the Junior Four fixture being dominated by the Comber girls. Quins began showing their attacking potential…
On Saturday North Down ladies fifths took on CIYMS 4ths at Comber Leisure Centre. With a good mixture of veterans, some members promoted from the youth and returning players, North Down were hopeful of some points. The defence of captain Rachel Quigley, Linda Marshall, Bev Brittain, Anna Dunlop and Saioa Oscoz were under pressure for…