PSSP Year 8 Netball Festival Report - Wednesday 18th March

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