Having only previously achieved a bronze medal in the competition, the team were hungry for more. Topping the group, Claires Court won all of their games convincingly bar one tight match against Queen Ethelburga’s College which ended in a draw. Through to the semi-finals Claires Court capitalised on their opponent’s mistakes to win 16-6 and secure their place in the final. Facing the defending champions, Alderley Edge, the team played some impressive netball to win the match 12-9 and be crowned national champions. 

Rebecca Guttridge, Senior Girls PE teacher, commended the team: “The girls worked together, playing some critical netball to win the competition. Congratulations to the team, an incredible achievement!” 

Team: Luisa, Eva, Claudia, Mariam, Yasmin, Emily, Heidi, Jess, Kate (capt.) and Ariel (capt.)

Final results:

Claires Court 16-5 V Worksop College

Claires Court 22-0 V Northbridge House 

Claires Court 17-7 V Ballard School

Claires Court 13-9 V Finborough School

Claires Court 22-1 V RGS Dodderhill

Claires Court 14-14 V Queen Ethelburga’s College

Semi-Final: Claires Court 16-6 V Duke of Kent School

Final: Claires Court 12-9 V Alderley Edge School for Girls