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Warwick travelled to Birmingham this weekend for its first double header of
2006. With only five games left in the season, the team was keen to get a good
start after the Christmas break. |
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The first game was against Loughborough Students. Warwick set off
enthusiastic, but Christmas had clearly taken its toll and the first set went
Loughborough's way, 25 -14. The team (assisted by coach John!) gave itself a
stern talking to between sets and started the second set with renewed vigour.
Some excellent hitting by Penny and Tonia saw Warwick close out the set 25 -
21. Warwick capitalised on this momentum with Jayne and Michelle's defensive
play and a strong run of serving from Ginny helping to see the team take the
next two sets and the game 3 - 1. |
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After the win against Loughborough Warwick set out determined, despite
Birmingham's home advantage. The team started out shakily. For this game, John
chose to play a libero format and good passing from Amanda helped the team to
settle down and find its form. However, Birmingham snatched the set 25 - 19.
Warwick started strongly in the second set and excellent blocking from Jeanine,
Tonia and Michele kept Birmingham's strong middle player out of the game and
enabled Warwick to match Birmingham point for point, until Birmingham just took
the second set 25 - 22. Warwick were unable to keep up the standard of the
second set and this saw the game go to Birmingham 3 - 1. |
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Warwick now sits joint fourth in the league. The next game is at home on 19
February, spectators (score or linespeople too!) welcome! |
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Clare Francis |