The PSSP Year 8 Netball Festival took place at the Plymouth Life Centre, welcoming 12 teams from 10 schools. Teams competed in two group-stage pools, producing some excellent netball and closely contested matches.

Group Stage Results

• Group A Winners: DHSG Lightning

• Group A Runners‑up: Coombe Dean

• Group B Winners: Hele’s

• Group B Runners‑up: Plymstock

Semi‑Finals

The semi-finals provided plenty of excitement:

• DHSG Lightning vs Plymstock
  This match was exceptionally tense, with a dispute over the final score at the end of normal time. An additional five minutes of play was agreed, during which DHSG Lightning secured their place in the final.

• Hele’s vs Coombe Dean
  Hele’s delivered a strong performance to defeat Coombe Dean and move through to the final.

Final

The final between Hele’s and DHSG Lightning was a thrilling, closely matched contest. After an intense battle, Hele’s emerged victorious with a 5–4 win, claiming the overall title.

Final Placings

1. 1st – Hele’s
2. 2nd – DHSG Lightning
3. 3rd – Plymstock
4. 4th – Coombe Dean