Another Exeter women's win!

College netball bags 'treble'

Exeter College's women’s netball first team has achieved a treble: the first ever college team to win three illustrious national competitions in one season, winning 40 games along the way.

They are National Premier League Champions, gold medal winners of the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport National Championships and winners of the AoC Sport National Netball Knockout Cup.

The announcement comes as Exeter Chiefs' women make it through to their first Premier 15s' final.

Exeter College joined Barking Abbey, Hartpury, and Queen Ethelburga’s in Walsall at the finals, as the top four teams across the South, Midlands, and North Premier Division leagues. Exeter was drawn against Barking Abbey and won 37-26, during a competitive and physical game. The team then met Hartpury in the final securing an impressive win of 34-30 to take the first of the three titles. 

Charlotte Steer, Vice-Captain said; “It was such a proud moment for me, winning with all the girls I have grown up playing netball with was surreal. Winning one title was great but to become the first college to win all three was the best and I'm so glad we were all a part of it."

Hollie Greenaway, Academy Lead at Exeter College said: “Winning just one of these competitions is a fantastic achievement and to be the best College in the country in your sport is an outstanding feat. To win the treble is simply phenomenal and I am so proud of every player that has contributed to the success of the team"

Andy Perlejewski, AoC Sport Competitions Manager, said: “AoC Sport congratulate Exeter College for their outstanding achievement in winning the National Netball Knockout Cup, the Premier League play-off final and the gold medal at the National Championships. This the first time a team has won the treble and we commend the students for their commitment and application over a long season and the staff for coaching the team to such a high standard.” 

The playing squad consisted of Charlotte Steer, Ella Williams, Jemma Potter, Lily Tomlinson, Caitlin Jeffery, Iris Hindley, Hannah Rae, Abi Down, Lottie Armstrong, Abi Greenslade, Emily Churchill, Kitty Sampson, Bronwin Stewart, Annie Grief and Tilly Spong.