Battling Storm Fall Short in Regional League Debut

15th Sept, 2024 | Written by Alyssa Irving, Photos by Andrew Trenoweth

Newquay Storm made a promising start to life in the Netball South West Regional League 3 (South) despite losing 53-37 to an experienced Vivary side at Taunton Vale Sports Club in Somerset.

Newquay Storm, playing their first season in the regional league after promotion last year, showed plenty of fight.

Travelling two and a half hours for the 11am start, Newquay Storm faced a tough challenge against Vivary, a well-established club in the competition.

Centre Zoe Bunt won Player of the Match for Newquay Storm

The home side quickly took control of the game, but Storm refused to roll over. Centre Zoe Bunt put in a great performance earning Player of the Match honours from the opposition.

Despite Vivary pulling away in the final quarter, Newquay Storm’s effort and attitude were never in doubt. The team showed they have what it takes to compete at this level and will be keen to build on this performance as the season progresses.

Bex Harrison played Goal Keeper and Goal Defence

What’s Next?

Newquay Storm’s next match will see them return home next Sunday to face Hovelands, who won their opening game against Tor Knights.

It’s a special double fixture with the club’s U16 Tornadoes team making its debut in this year’s U16 Regional League when they face Titans Stars at 11:30am with the 1st team game at 1:30pm.

Both games take place at the Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre at Truro School.

Newquay Storm played their first game in the South West Regional League