21/09/2026
✨Wixams Phoenix Sparks ✨
What an achievement already from these girls, getting a win in their first even grading tournament and a draw meant they found themselves in a pre season division 2 which in all honesty wasn’t expected in their first ever season. A team made up of brand new players to the game and age ranging across years 4,5 and 6.
That being said, they came back down with a bump on their first game against Cranfield Lightning which saw the Cranfield team just ‘turn the screw’ each quarter. The girls made the game competitive and the score didn’t reflect the game but Cranfield finished well and we couldn’t find opportunities under the post. Despite the score line the attacking pressure found defensive practice and some good demonstration of beautiful arms and a desire for the ball from LAYLA and ELOISE which we had worked on in training.
The smiles and effort never dropped 😊
WIXAMS PHOENIX SPARKS 0 - 12 CRANFIELD LIGHTNING
Our second game saw a tight affair against Maulden Baycats, a little scrappy netball at times but the fight was there and the spirit was strong.
The Sparks captain, NYLA showing those true team and leadership attributes, moving positions from the bench because ‘I’m the captain and need to bring some big vocals’ 🫶🏻
Taking the lead with sole persistent shooting from LAYLA in the third left her on the bench for the last quarter grinning from ear to ear. Her first competitive goal and we wish we could bottle that feeling.
The most impressive thing was the willingness to listen and learn, with some excellent defensive examples from both CHLOE and LEAH, listening to the coach and tracking the opposition denied Maulden getting an equaliser .
A win! Amazing, this team is already looking very different from when they started out.
WIXMAS PHOENIX SPARKS 1 - 0 MAULDEN BAYCATS
👑 Coaches Player - She doesn’t like listening to her netball mum but has grown her court awareness and movement so much in a short space of time, and securing her first goal deservedly gives LAYLA coaches player. Well done 👏🏻