Another 5 setter for Demons - against Dolphins1 this time!

The fact of being an underdog changes people in ways that we often fail to appreciate. It opens doors and creates opportunities and enlightens and permits things that might otherwise have seemed unthinkable.

-Malcolm Gladwell

can we dig it? yes we can!

As you may now gather, it is an all too familiar site, the Demons playing a team who seem by default and record, much better on paper, but what we sometimes lack in winning, we gain momentum from, and deliver in true fighting spirit!

opening with a strong attacking 6, team talk and coaching had been focused on dominating the block, and winning on accuracy of serve. no doubt the training sessions had paid off, with an unquestionable high standard of defence in place. ( thanks Mark..) excellent coaching from Sandrine, and versatility from all the squad. several position changes meant options for tactical play could be tried out.

last season brought close matches between the Demons and the Dolphins, and this one was no exception.

matched for skill, and effort the demons took them to the fifth set, pulling back on several occasions to prove our worth, and narrowly missing out on the win.

the best is yet to come. bring it on!

MVP and bake off champion this week is Jojo who found and used the most awesome serve on the night!

p.s hope joey's knee gest better soon after her surgery; fantastic to have her supporting, along with the other Worthing players; cheers guys we appreciate your support!!!

and i will leave you with this..joke of the day;

The trouble with jogging is that by the time you realize you’re not in shape for it, it’s too far to walk back...

ttfn

debs

Titanic 5 setters between Demons and Pirates

first match of the season;

well here it was. the start of the new season, and pirates were looking pretty darn good in the warm up.

After some last minute coaching tips from Mark, and some cheeky comments from Mickey, I felt ready to coach the Demons, and get the match started!

With a fab debut from Aggi, and a sparkling return from mummy Dorothe, the team set out to play as the underdogs, and ready to take some whoop ass... but No, I say! we are winners, and if I am goddam well gonna look silly on the side of the court shouting like a crazed northern bird, then at least I want to do it triumphant in a first win of the season!!

and my girls, they only went and pulled it out the bag and smashed it!!!  Boom!  get in!

MVP and bake of winner of the week went to Rika!

an finally; joke of the day;

“I was playing chess with my friend, and he said, ‘Let’s make this more interesting.’  So we stopped playing chess.”

—Matt Kirshen

debs,

Results Update

A quick update on Sunday's games as follows:-

Jets missed Dan's organisational skills and managed to turn up late for their match against Brighton Jags and with the home team applying the letter of the law they started the game 2-0 down! A good performance without a warm up saw them get to 17 points before losing 3-0. MVP was Matt Lay.

Angels played Demons with a new setter and a spirited performance saw them score at least 18 points in each set. They are improving with every match and now have enough players to mix things up despite missing both Emma and Amy.

Vipers played a scratch Storrington team who battled hard, but finally a closed out a tighter third set to take the game 3-0 and move ever closer to the final two games of the season against Crawley and Brighton Jaguars which will decide a very close season. Crawley remain firm favourites for the title having only lost one match (to the Jets) and Brighton Jag's have only lost two games (both against Crawley), but Vipers have to play them both. Wins for the Vipers against Storrington, Crawley and Brighton Jag's would mean getting out the calculators to see who would win on sets difference etc, but there is a long way to go before we need to worry about that!

Worthing ladies NVL team won one and lost one at the weekend, but winning the league is still in their own hands and they just need to win the last two games to secure back to back championships and promotions! Keep an eye on our Facebook site for match reports from Dan.

If anyone wants to provide more details on any of these games or indeed any others before the end of the season you only need to email ,me the report and any pictures and I will get them loaded!

Demons - Final Game of the Season

Andy has more video evidence of how much Demons have progressed this year with highlights of their last game of the season against Crawley!

Demons play well against Dolphins1

Demons played Dolphins1 and only just lost the second set 26-28! A good around performance with Lorna picking up MVP.

Demons Win One and Lose One

The Demons travelled away to East Grinstead without a full squad and with Katie ready for her debut. Debbie played libero to protect her injured wrist with Cleo, Sophie, Aly, Sandrine, Lorna and Katie making up the rest of the team.

The team won the game with comparative ease with great all round performances from all. Great setting from Cleo, good court coverage and encouragement from Debbie, good football skills from Sophie, and good hitting from Aly, Lorna and Sandrine. Katie had a great first senior game picking up MVP for some awesome hitting.

Next game was against Eastbourne and despite Sarah returning to the team and a strong debut for Rita they lost 3-1. Close sets and the odd lapse of concentration from the Demons combined with a good performance from Eastbourne meant they were unable to make it two back to back wins. Cleo picked up MVP and it was a good all round performance that bodes well for the remaining fixtures.

Photo from the game against East Grinstead and hopefully Debbie will be able to provide more interesting reports for the remaining games!

Match report demons vs dolphins 2; the away game.

January 2014
Dolphins 2?  More like dolphins who!!
A strong side ready for the post Christmas pudding match, sober and full of energy, with Dan the man on side, and the best support from Emma, the team had every hope that they would not only taste sweet cake, but sweet victory too!
Like a perfectly balanced meal; first set; an amuse bouche! The team easily won the opening set.
The second course was harder to swallow, as the dolphins put their best team out and fought hard.
Dessert( always the demons speciality) was a nail biting, edge of the seat mouth watering fiesta!
Of course, the result was in the demons favour.
MVP Katy ( boom boom!)
MVC Katy’s mum ( yum yum!)

Demons v East Grinstead

Demons Vs east Grinstead away December 2013

An 8 strong team, with one caffeine break on route, and Dan the man at the ready!

It was Ho Ho Ho all the  way, all those good girls would get chocolate crispy cakes with popping candy if they played well!

First set (the warm up) gave E.G false hope of a clean win, but never to drop their heads; the Demons came out fighting, and WON the second set!

Both of the following sets saw such a close fight, taking each team past 20 points each time, with a narrow defeat, heads held high.

A defeat, but not to be sniffed at!

Well played Sandrine, Ali, Sophie, Katy(MVP), Clio, Dorothe, Lorna, and yours truly..

Thanks Dan!

And of course; thanks to our new team mum/chef; Ally..

Devils v Demons Part1

Demons Vs devils nov 3rd2013

A dark, dark evening, the wind howled, the rainpoored....would there be fireworks? Could the demons sparkle? Did anyone think to bake pumpkin pie?? Or would the first match between the ladies turn into a horrorspooktacular???

Read on ....if you dare!!!

It was certainly a treat for those watching, and there were plenty of tricks to be had. First set was full of the holiday spirit, with a good fight from those demon spirits who gave a good effort to ward off those horny little devils, but sadly returned to the look of horror from Micky, who had just found out the was no bake off tonight! 13;25.

The second set saw fires alight, and the expectation of a sugar overload from the scorekeepers as they consumed copious amounts of goodies... by the way Damo, great Halloween costume; you looked proper scary!!...oh..sorry, my mistake...Anyway; 17;25 a respectable effort from the demons; it was certainly not the day of the dead!

The third set, with Lorna and Mickey making an emergency child care escape, was gruesome but not murderous, and matched the first set point for spiky point!

One ,two Worthing’s coming for you,

Three ,four, don’t drop cake on the floor

Five, six, get your volleyball fix

Seven, eight, don’t block late

Nine, ten, hit them balls in again!

Devils, you may win this time, but Demons are always ready to come out to play after dark!!!!!!!!!!!!

Demon's Match Report

Demons Vs Eastbourne; the home game...

Away at St.Moira’s...a turbulent Wednesday evening..

There was no way the demons were going to suffer another deflated defeat at the hands of an equally matched team...

The rain had poured, the cakes had been baked ( cheers Katy; hope you liked the photo??), trainers donned, sweatshirts doffed, war paint on, legs waxed, and vocal cords warmed up, and Mickey; back at the helm!!

First set; a tightly fought one, bringing a very close end. Definitely one not to be sniffed at. Good effort all round. , Eastbourne 1

Second set; big blocks (*) whoop ass hits and general Demon spirit to the end; Worthing 1

Third set; Cleo fired serves like flicking crumbs of the table; and apart from a gassy exchange, was in Tazmanian demon mode as she fired across court to set the team no end of balls! Unfortunately eastbourse just got the upper hand..

Never fear. Beaten this time, but the fire was burning bright, and everyone played well. The rematch will be awesome!!

Demons win 3-0

Demons won their second game of the season 3-0 with a solid team performance against Dolphins2. Strong serving from Sabrina and Cleo helped to close out sets and Cleo claimed her second MVP in two games!

Wins for the Jets, Demons, Vipers and Sharks take a set from Brighton

The season started well for Worthing Volleyball club with wins for the Jets in a 5 set thriller, Demons winning 3-1 and the Vipers 3-0. The Sharks lost 3-1 away to Brighton, struggled to field a team, but were helped out by Trees, Chantelle and Sandrine.

The Season Starts This Weekend!!!!!!!!!!

The new volleyball season starts this weekend and all of our clubs are playing!

Sunday 15th September we have...

Home - WHS...
18:00 - Jets vs Horsham
20:00 - Vipers vs East Grinstead

Away - At Brighton and Hove School NOT Lancing Sports Centre
16:00 - Brighton Teela vs Demons
18:00 - Brighton Panthers vs Sharks

Monday 16th September at St Pauls College
20:00 - Dolphin1 vs Devils

Home teams please ensure you have enough players to officiate the other match.

 

Please let me have your match reports and any pictures and I will get the posted straight away.

 

Good luck all teams for another successful season :-)

Demons Take 2 Sets From Dolphins 1

Match report Demons vs Dolphins 1; the away game..grudge no, sweet moments..oh yes indeed...

March 2013

Ok, so it was a long warm up; but we like to forget those two first sets; this is where it all began;

Emma “ so girls, we need to win the league (Devils), any chance you can help?”

Team “ we would love to..lets see if we can play volleyball?”

Response...BOOM...two sets to us....SWEET!

Sabrina “ I am going to get real mad if we loose another 5th set close match”

Debs “ girls, I have to drive her home, I’m not sure I want to be with an angry Sabrina again...I have a family!”

Response...bish bash bosh, point for point, even stevens....OMG....sad faces, Sabrina receives quiche spiked with  valium, Debs bundles into the car, drops her off at home and scarpers quick fast....

Mickey; be proud.

Dorothe; thanks for the top nosh; for those interested; the Demons will be posting recipes for both sweet and savoury dishes on a weekly basis....

Devils; sorry, we tried, and thanks to Emma, we showed them that if the underdogs can take two sets, then the devils may just have a walk in the park.....

Demons Vs Eastbourne; the home game.....

Demons lose a 5 set thriller - report from Debbie.

Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war.
Donald trump http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/battle.html#D1gT1KwJ2moJMXmc.99

Peach, Sabrina, Dorothe, Abby, Aly, Smack, Lorna( plus one), Sandrine, I salute you my fellow team players.

Five sets.

Rocky road.

Blister on my left big toe.

Need I say more?

Bring on Wednesday;..... let the battle commence.

Demons lose to Adur 3-0 Report from Debbie.

Demons Vs Adur, march 2013

Like a Trojan army in spirit, the demon ladies went out fighting set one, sorting out a great defensive, but forgetting that war requires an attack also to be utterly successful! After a stern talking to, it was time to put into action plan B; the attack! It was a strong few moments in set two, fuelled by the double French bake off wafting from the wings, and momentarily distracted by someone eating Chinese food...Sarah found her camp hand, Smack did her thing, and Abby attempting to return anything within her vicinity!

Sadly, by set three, confidence had fallen, balls were fallingand like beautiful angels falling, the demons sunk to an all time low, as had Abby who hit the deck with a clatter, and it was all over...

Luckily Lorna kept the pitch side fan club thriving ( go nigel!) and Sandrine produced the best cheese straws ( Oh yeah with bacon and mustard...) and special almond cake, so the team could go home happy!

Demons lose to Durrington in a close match.

Demons played Durrington On Monday night in a 5 set match. If anyone lets me have a match report I will post it.

Demons against Devils the rematch!

Demons Vs Devils 2013

The eagerly anticipated return match brought nail biting moments; not just for the massive crowd, but for the ref also...the Demons put out a team determined to fight to the end!

Highlights for those watching; Abby in fine libero mode, when not moaning about her Elvis legs actually picked up some evil balls..

Lorna putting in her biggest block of the season; showing she has both fight and determination!

Sandrine; deserving POM for her flintstone legs ( no not hairy...fast!)

And the big Smack moment; BOOM; Teresa bites the dust! No more said..

Of course the biggest highlight was Sabrina’s sprinkle cake, fine butter icing for the best of Worthing ladies...

The conversion to points, again took two sets, but as the warm up ended ( oops..set two..) finally the Demons pulled out a great set, only to loose marginally..

A well deserved POM for Chantelle for the devils also.

Good look girls; next Monday, Allez Allez!!!

Demons Struggle Against Dolphins 1

Match report Demons vs Dolphins 1 (10/2/2013)

If there could be an award for effort, the Demons would win every game. With a strong Demon team on home turf facing the mighty Dolphins, effort, team spirit and some great play meant those  Dolphins looked less mighty than usual. It was a close match, with the Demons unjustly losing the first set 24/26. Of course the star of the show was, as ever the cake at the end; the temptation of Sophie’s chocolate brownie was too much for some, and the stomachs began to rumble; as did the second and third set. It began to look like the demon breakfast feast was over as the Dolphins appeared to wake up. After a couple of serve runs, though heads were held high, the points remained a little low, and the girls decided it was time to get home to watch the Grammys....

Thanks to the refs and lines men who were giggling like girls, it made us feel girly too!

Well-done team, skills shown tonight were ;

1.

     Blocking; a rare and exquisite ancient art of pelvic floor control

2.  Hitting; a demonstration of Monday morning anger at the bin men for waking us up early

3.

     Diving; a relic from female ancestry where floor had to be cleaned at close range to check for perfection

4.  Digging; a gardening skill, still practiced by many in modern times.

5.  Volleying; not sure if i can either spell it, or find the definition on Wikipedia...

I am back; as is the match report;  debs x

Demons lose to Adur 3-0

The Demons put on a spirited display against Adur Teela where they battled hard, but eventually lost 3-0. There was some good hitting from Sabrina and blocking from Sophie, but Adur were well organised and always managed to keep their heads in front. Lorna set some good balls when she had to provide cover for the setter and Sandrine covered a lot of court as usual. As ever there was good team spirit, but they just need convert it in to points at the business end of each set. Well played and haveadded some photos from the match.