Harriers Show Fighting Spirit in Closely Contested Vixens Clash

Helensburgh Harriers 38 – 44 Vixens

Helensburgh Harriers produced a spirited team performance against Vixens on Wednesday 4 November, in an entertaining match that saw momentum swing between both sides before Vixens eventually secured a 44–38 victory.

Harriers made a confident start, showing plenty of energy and determination in the opening quarter. Some positive attacking play and composed finishing helped the team establish an early 7–4 lead, setting the tone for what would become a closely fought contest.

Vixens responded strongly in the second quarter, finding their rhythm in attack and moving ahead 18–15 at half-time. Despite the change in momentum, Harriers remained firmly in the contest, with plenty still to play for.

A Strong Second-Half Response

The third quarter proved to be a real highlight for Harriers. With Carly moving into Goal Shooter and Iona taking up the Goal Attack position, the team found an excellent attacking rhythm.

The new shooting partnership combined to score an impressive 13 goals from just 16 attempts, achieving over 81% shooting accuracy. It was Harriers’ highest-scoring quarter of the match and reflected some excellent teamwork, movement and finishing in the attacking circle.

The team’s determination paid off as they outscored Vixens 13–10, bringing the scores level at 28–28 heading into the final quarter.

Plenty of Positives Across the Team

There were encouraging individual contributions throughout the match. Alex showed composure in the shooting circle during the first half, converting six of her eight attempts for an impressive 75% accuracy.

Carly demonstrated her versatility by contributing in both Goal Attack and Goal Shooter, finishing with 17 goals across the match. Iona also made a significant impact after joining the shooting circle at half-time, scoring 15 goals from 18 attempts with an excellent 83% accuracy.

Together, the three shooters contributed to a strong attacking performance, with Harriers finishing the match on 38 goals from 61 attempts.

A Competitive Finish

With the scores tied going into the final 15 minutes, both teams had everything to play for. The closing quarter was fiercely contested, with Harriers continuing to work hard and create opportunities.

Vixens ultimately found the stronger finish, scoring 16 goals to Harriers’ 10 to secure the win.

Although the final result went Vixens’ way, Harriers can take plenty of encouragement from their performance. They won two of the four quarters, demonstrated their ability to respond when behind and showed some excellent attacking combinations throughout the game.

The match was another valuable opportunity for the squad to develop together, build confidence and strengthen their understanding on court.

A determined performance from Harriers, with plenty of positives to take into the next match. Well played to both teams!