Without Mark, Andrew C, Jimmy, Turbo and Edvin the Vipers again drafted in Matt and Dom for the return fixture against Scorpions. They started well securing the first set with comparative ease with good hitting through the middle as the scorpion loaded the outside hit. Scorpions came back strong to win a close second set. The Vipers again came back to win the third set with some strong serving and hitting from MVP Damo. Scorpions fought well to secure the forth set and take it to a fifth set again. By now last night's JD was starting to leave Nigel's body and some good blocking and middle hits saw the Vipers take a good lead that they were not going to give up. A good result with a depleted
squad and we look forward to another tough match next week against Brighton Adur.
Sunday 24 November 2013
Jets beat East Grinstead, but lose to Arun.
Jets welcomed back Martin as setter as they played away against East Grinstead with a full squad. A good all round performance started with Josh nailing the first point of the evening with an awesome block. Good setting from Martin enabled the Jets to open up EG through the middle with great hitting from Matt. So an easy win in the first set was followed by a harder second set as EG chased down every ball and the Jets struggled to get a serve in! Good hitting from MVP Dom when the pressure was on saw the Jets finish the last set 29-27 and the coach looked forward to the first market dinner after a win for the Jets.
Jets traveled away to Arun without Luis and Martin which meant a setting debut for Iain. With Matt Wilkes opposite, Josh and Matt Lay through the middle and Dom and Bernard through the outside it was always going to be a tough match.
Jets played well with spirit in each set and managed to get to 19, 21 and 22. Good setting from Iain for his first match and MVP Bernard was quick in back court and varied his hits and tips.
A good week for the Jets with a great result against EG and a good performance against Arun.
Jets traveled away to Arun without Luis and Martin which meant a setting debut for Iain. With Matt Wilkes opposite, Josh and Matt Lay through the middle and Dom and Bernard through the outside it was always going to be a tough match.
Jets played well with spirit in each set and managed to get to 19, 21 and 22. Good setting from Iain for his first match and MVP Bernard was quick in back court and varied his hits and tips.
A good week for the Jets with a great result against EG and a good performance against Arun.
Sunday 17 November 2013
A Great Weekend for Worthing
Well done to the ladies for winning both National League matches 3-0 and 3-1. They remain undefeated in their first season 😀
The Sharks played against East Grinstead 2 without many of their regulars and both Dom and Matt stepped in to help Kishan, Iain, Ebber and Ben. Despite a great effort they eventually lost 3-1 with Iain securing MVP and a great performance from Ben who must have pushed him close for the decision.
Last match of the evening saw he Vipers take on a confident a Eastbourne who arrived with the only remaining 100% record in Div 1. The Vipers were without Mark and Jimmy, but welcomed back Nigel and Turbo. The Vipers started set 1 very strongly playing some of their best volleyball this season securing a convincing first set with relative ease. Eastbourne started to play better in the second set, but some good blocking from Andrew Crockett and hitting from Mickey saw the secure a much closer set. Into the third set and it was a close and intense end to the game. The vipers closed the match out 3-0 and highlights include some great pick ups from Turbo, a sweet middle from Andrew and great blocks.
The win opens up the league that see's Vipers, Arun, Eastbourne and Brighton Arun all having lost one match!
The Sharks played against East Grinstead 2 without many of their regulars and both Dom and Matt stepped in to help Kishan, Iain, Ebber and Ben. Despite a great effort they eventually lost 3-1 with Iain securing MVP and a great performance from Ben who must have pushed him close for the decision.
Last match of the evening saw he Vipers take on a confident a Eastbourne who arrived with the only remaining 100% record in Div 1. The Vipers were without Mark and Jimmy, but welcomed back Nigel and Turbo. The Vipers started set 1 very strongly playing some of their best volleyball this season securing a convincing first set with relative ease. Eastbourne started to play better in the second set, but some good blocking from Andrew Crockett and hitting from Mickey saw the secure a much closer set. Into the third set and it was a close and intense end to the game. The vipers closed the match out 3-0 and highlights include some great pick ups from Turbo, a sweet middle from Andrew and great blocks.
The win opens up the league that see's Vipers, Arun, Eastbourne and Brighton Arun all having lost one match!
Monday 11 November 2013
Vipers Win Long Match Against Scorpions
Without Jimmy and Mark it was always going to be a tough match, but it meant Matt Lay and Dom Wisdom had their first starts for the Vipers. A tight first set, but the Vipers finished ahead with Damo playing through the outside with Mickey, Andrew C and Matt through the middle, Andy setting and dom opposite.
Scorpions recycled the ball well and their never say die attitude saw them win the second set. A poor start to the third set saw the Vipers in trouble early on, but Matt stepped up with a great run of serves and some key blocks to get them back in to the game. The Vipers closed out the third, but were unable to win the fourth after another poor start.
All set for a fifth set and for the first time they started very strongly and raced to a strong lead at the turn around. The Viper maintained the lead to finish winners in a very had fought and competitive match.
In summary not the best performance from the Vipers, but key highlights we're the performances of both debutants Matt and Dom and the ability of the team to grind out a result when not playing well. A good performance from Scorpions who will secure their first win very soon if they carry on playing as well.
Scorpions recycled the ball well and their never say die attitude saw them win the second set. A poor start to the third set saw the Vipers in trouble early on, but Matt stepped up with a great run of serves and some key blocks to get them back in to the game. The Vipers closed out the third, but were unable to win the fourth after another poor start.
All set for a fifth set and for the first time they started very strongly and raced to a strong lead at the turn around. The Viper maintained the lead to finish winners in a very had fought and competitive match.
In summary not the best performance from the Vipers, but key highlights we're the performances of both debutants Matt and Dom and the ability of the team to grind out a result when not playing well. A good performance from Scorpions who will secure their first win very soon if they carry on playing as well.
Monday 4 November 2013
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!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday 3 November 2013
Jets back To Winning Ways
Jets travelled to Horsham without Martin, Turbo and Bernard needing a win to help secure Div1 status. Without our regular setters Trees joined the Jets as setter opposite Matt Wilkes, with Matt and captain Josh through the middle and Luis and Dom through the outside.
With a different setter and playing in to the sun the Jets struggled to find their rhythm, but soon got on top to see out a close first set. Without the sun in their eyes the Jets started the second set well and after a mid set wobble, recovered to go 2-0 up.
2-0 up and it was time to mix things up and give Iain the chance to set! Playing in to the sun again meant too many poor first passes and despite some great blocking from Josh the Jets lost the third set 26 - 24.
Trees back setting and a fading sun behind us was not enough to prevent a poor start to the set and at 7-1 down the coach called a time out to read the riot act! The Jets won the serve back and some great serving from Matt L got them back in to the match. More control, less mistakes and the Jets were serving for the match.
A great result and good all round performance oh and this week our Libero Dan actually managed to touch the ball!
With a different setter and playing in to the sun the Jets struggled to find their rhythm, but soon got on top to see out a close first set. Without the sun in their eyes the Jets started the second set well and after a mid set wobble, recovered to go 2-0 up.
2-0 up and it was time to mix things up and give Iain the chance to set! Playing in to the sun again meant too many poor first passes and despite some great blocking from Josh the Jets lost the third set 26 - 24.
Trees back setting and a fading sun behind us was not enough to prevent a poor start to the set and at 7-1 down the coach called a time out to read the riot act! The Jets won the serve back and some great serving from Matt L got them back in to the match. More control, less mistakes and the Jets were serving for the match.
A great result and good all round performance oh and this week our Libero Dan actually managed to touch the ball!
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