Bishop’s Stortford Handball Club under-14 girls beat Chelsea and West London Eagles at home

Bishop’s Stortford Handball Club’s under-14 girls won back-to-back home National League South East contests.

They triumphed 18-10 against a mixed Chelsea side, which included under-14s and under-16s, before overcoming West London Eagles 22-13.

Sophie James top-scored with 18 goals across both games while goalkeeper Kitty Pointon saved a penalty throw in the first match.

Also on target were Beth March, Lizzie Morris (both seven goals across both games), Cara Matthews and Orliath Morris (both four). Also involved were Molly Taylor-Bass and Jessica Dedman.

The under-14 boys were also in action at the Herts and Essex Sports Centre and suffered a 23-9 defeat to West London Eagles.

Ron Freeman got a hat-trick and was joined on the score sheet by Harley Fryer, Reuben Morley, Blake Newman, Freddie Rice, Ralph Simpson and Luke White.

Goalkeeper Max Peterke saved a penalty and made some other fine stops while Hugo Simpson, Milo Vintinner, Finlay Rice and Billy Rose were also in action.

The team were also due to play Chelsea, but their opponents could not field a team so they took on the Eagles for a second time in a friendly.