Team: Lizzie Allwood, Anna Chesca, Katie Leck (Captain – Paula Horobin)
Following their successful qualifying event at Nottingham, the 12&U girls’ team travelled to Bolton to compete in the National Finals. The girls were up against some really stiff competition; however they were delighted to have earned the opportunity to compete in this prestigious event.
Their first match was against a strong Cambridgeshire team, and unfortunately after battling hard, the girls lost by 4 rubbers to 0. Their next match was against the team from Avon, this proved to be a much closer match with Lizzie Allwood starting proceedings in style with a 3 set win over highly ranked Hannah Davies. Anna Chesca also had a great match against India Britland, but unfortunately missed out in a 3rd set match tie break. Katie Leck lost in 2 close sets to Emily Thomas. This left the final doubles match; Lizzie & Anna again contested an exciting match against Hannah & India, but losing in 2 close sets. Final score Avon 3- Leicestershire 1.
This now meant that Leicestershire were up against Staffordshire to contest for 7th & 8th places. The Leicestershire girls rose to the challenge, defeating the Staffordshire team by 3 rubbers to 1.
The girls had an excellent weekend & gained valuable experience. They all competed well, were a credit to the County and all showed great potential for the future.
By Paula Horobin