Hartpury College has added another national title to its outstanding season after being crowned AoC National Cup champions following a superb 66-55 victory over Hartlepool Sixth Form at the University of Worcester Arena.
The win caps an exceptional year for Hartpury Netball, who have also secured the AoC National Championship title, AoC Premier League title and finished as runners-up in the England Netball National Schools competition.
In a fiercely contested final, Hartpury edged ahead in the opening quarter and maintained their advantage throughout against a strong Hartlepool side.
Quarter breakdown scores:
- Q1: Hartpury 15-13 Hartlepool
- Q2: Hartpury 18-15 Hartlepool
- Q3: Hartpury 18-11 Hartlepool
- Q4: Hartlepool 16-15 Hartpury
Final score: Hartpury 66-55 Hartlepool Sixth Form
Player of the Match was awarded to Amelie McCormack following an outstanding performance in the final.
The championship-winning squad included:
· Neve Marsden (Captain) – A-levels
· Grace Thomson – BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport and Exercise Science
· Lottie Lewis – A-levels
· Ally Howitt – A-levels
· Evie Barnett – A-levels
· Jess Taylor – A-levels
· Iris Hutchinson – A-levels
· Imogen Baxter – A-levels
· Molly Robinson – A-levels
· Ella Bloomfield-Bowmaker
· Gabby Thomas – A-levels
· Amelie McCormack – BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport and Exercise Science
Holly Duerden, Netball Academy Manager at Hartpury University and Hartpury College, said: “This group of players has shown incredible commitment, resilience and professionalism throughout the season. To win the AoC National Cup alongside the National Championship and Premier League titles is a huge achievement and reflects the hard work the players and staff have put in every single day.
“The final against Hartlepool was highly competitive, and we had to work hard for every quarter. I’m incredibly proud of how the squad handled the pressure and performed on such a big stage.
“What makes this success even more special is the culture within the programme. The players continually support and challenge one another to improve, and they represent Hartpury brilliantly both on and off the court.”
Hartpury’s success continues a remarkable record at national level, with the programme having won five out of five titles in previous years and three out of four competitions this season. The Netball Academy is recognised as one of the leading performance programmes in the country, providing student-athletes with an environment that combines elite-level coaching, competitive opportunities and academic excellence.
