Jets lose to Storrington, but Vipers beat Hastings

The Jets travelled to Storrington without their coach (playing for Vipers at Hastings), Luis, Bernard and a late arriving Martin. The Jets lost a close first set with Iain setting, but with Martin taking over setting duties they won the second set 25-8. Two close sets followed, but Storrington managed to win them both and win their first match of the season (I suspect many more wins should follow before the season ends).

Vipers were away at Hastings and without Matt, Dom and Mark and moved to an early 7-0 lead before taking their foot of the pedal. They eventually got back in to the set which they won with some good blocking from Andrew and hitting from Jimmy. The second set saw the Vipers struggle to serve consistently and get a good pass to the setter resulting in Hastings winning by 2 points.

Vipers managed to wake up in the next 2 sets and close out a comparatively easy match 3-1.

Matt Lay picked up MVP for Jets and Damo for the Vipers.

Vipers head to the Christmas back at the top of the league on sets difference from Arun who beat Eastbourne 3-2 on Thursday in one of most fiercely contested leagues for many years.

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..

Vipers beat Brighton Adur 3-1.

Vipers travelled away to Brighton Adur with a strong squad that included both Edvin and Jimmy for the first time in weeks. Good reverse hitting from Edvin, a strong outside and improving first ball saw the Vipers take the first set comfortably. A poor serve receive at the start of the second set left the Vipers with much to do in the second set, but they had enough to recover and move to 2-0. An even worse start to the third set saw the Vipers 13-1 down. A good fight back following a few substitutions saw the vipers drag it back to 24-24, but poor serving let them down and gave Adur the third set.

A much better start to the fourth set along with great noise from our travelling support resulted in the Vipers taking a strong early lead that they never looked like losing. So a good 3-1 victory and well deserved MVP from Edvin leaves the Vipers just Hastings away on the 15th to play this year.

Worthing Ladies NVL Maintain Undefeated Season

Awesome weekend for Worthing Ladies National League team as they beat Wessex Leaf and Dolphins 3-1. Great support from family and friends and good all round performance.