Essex Open U14 Maroons vs Conquerors U14s

Final Score: Essex Open 41 – 32 Conquerors

Venue: Bancroft School (Home)

The Essex Open U14 Maroons opened their Sisters n Sport Plate campaign with a confident and well-structured performance at Bancroft School, defeating Conquerors 41–32 to progress to the next round.

Quarter 1: Fast Start and Clinical Shooting

Essex Open made an assertive start, with Azra and Evie combining superbly in the attacking third, moving the ball with pace and confidence. Evie’s shooting was near-impeccable, giving the home side early momentum.

In the mid-court, Bella and Siena worked tirelessly at centre and WA/C, dominating transitions and controlling the tempo, ensuring Essex Open kept the upper hand.

At the back, Zara-Ann and Ariella were impeccable in defence, reading the play well and turning over crucial ball. Conquerors threatened when they moved the ball quickly, but Essex Open held firm to take a 14–9 lead.

Quarter 2: Even Contest

Rotations in defence during the second quarter didn’t provide additional advantage, and Conquerors stayed level with the Maroons for most of the period. Despite the more balanced play, the strong work rate of Bella and Siena in the middle kept the team organised, and Essex Open maintained their five-goal lead at 20–15 by half-time.

Quarter 3: Dominance Restored

Returning to the original defensive setup brought immediate impact. Zara-Ann and Ariella once again tightened the defensiveunit, forcing errors and giving Essex Open a strong defensive platform.

In attack, Trish entered at goal shooter with Azra moving to wing attack. This shift added fluency and precision in the circle, contributing to a dominant third quarter. Lily came on to give Evie a well deserved rest and continued the momentum. Essex Open extended their lead to 32–20.

Quarter 4: Controlled Finish

With a 12-goal advantage, the team managed the game smartly in the final quarter. Player rotations were smooth, and the squad maintained control in all areas of the court. Conquerors continued to compete, but Essex Open remained composed and closed out the match professionally.

Player of the Match – Ariella Sebyala