The subsequent technology of Jamaica’s Sunshine Ladies will quickly take a look at their mettle on the worldwide stage because the Underneath-21 squad heads to Gibraltar this Wednesday for the Netball World Youth Cup, operating September 19-28.
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The group sealed qualification in commanding type by topping the Americas zone earlier this yr and has been sharpening expertise in camp since June. Now, they put together to line up towards 19 of the world’s finest youth groups in pursuit of netball glory.
Leaders within the highlight
Captain Roxonna McLean, already boasting senior worldwide expertise, will spearhead the Jamaican marketing campaign. She is joined by vice-captain Shaqwan Hamilton, whose management pedigree was cemented in England when she guided Holmwood Technical to victory on the World Excessive College Championships. Their mixture of poise and aggressive fireplace is predicted to regular the group in essential moments.
The roster has been rigorously balanced to make sure firepower throughout all areas. Attackers Jada Ricketts, Kaydeen Gordon, and Nickisha Powell will carry Jamaica’s taking pictures hopes, whereas the midcourt trio of Jessica Chaplain, Deandra Edwards, and Fentonian Henry present the important hyperlink between protection and assault. Holding down the backline, Evelyn Smith and Tianna Reid carry grit and self-discipline to repel opposition threats.
Making historical past overseas
For the primary time at this degree, Jamaica’s squad options gamers born in England. Rising abilities Tori Akinrinlola and Azara Wilmot have been drafted into the group, symbolizing the widening attain of Jamaican netball. The reserves—De-Eziah Martin, Shanai Martin, and Mali Akinrinlola (twin sister of Tori)—full a bunch wealthy in choices.
Head coach Annett Daley and assistant Nardia Hanson, a former Sunshine Lady, will likely be steering the ship from the sidelines. Each carry a mix of tactical perception and aggressive expertise, qualities that would show decisive in tight contests.
A difficult pool awaits
Drawn into Group C, Jamaica will open their marketing campaign towards Tonga on September 21, then face Sri Lanka (September 22) and Wales (September 23) earlier than a blockbuster conflict towards England on September 24. With such various opposition, the highway to the knockout phases guarantees to check each ability and resilience.
