--- title: "Netball Rising Stars: Laura, Sienna‑May and Lucie Head to National Championships" url: "https://great-sankey-high-school.schudio.com/news/2025-05-09-netball-rising-stars-laura-sienna-may-and-lucie-head-to-national-championships" school: "Great Sankey High School" --- # Netball Rising Stars: Laura, Sienna‑May and Lucie Head to National Championships ![Image of Netball Rising Stars: Laura, Sienna‑May and Lucie Head to National Championships](https://files.schudio.com/great-sankey-high-school/images/news/IMG-20250501-WA0001_resized.jpeg) 9 May 2025 Three Year 7 athletes are set to showcase their talent on the national stage this weekend as **Laura McWilliam, Sienna‑May Brown** and **Lucie Waterson** travel to Gloucester to compete in the **National U12 Championships**. **Leadership that Inspires** Last week Laura and Sienna‑May were hand‑picked for their leadership and enthusiasm to represent both **Great Sankey High School** and **Warrington** Town Netball Club** at the *Warrington School Sports “This Girl Can”* festival held at Priestley College. Guiding 12 primary‑school groups through coaching sessions, the duo impressed everyone with their maturity, patience and infectious passion for the sport, earning glowing feedback from visiting schools. *“They are outstanding in their field and always represent town and school superbly,”* said their performance coach **Nicola Wright**. **A Season of Silverware** Under Laura and Sienna‑May’s captaincy, the trio have enjoyed a stellar campaign in the **ENG Youth Premier League – North**, recording a series of eye‑catching results: - **Silver medallists** – *Cheshire County League* - **4th place** – *Greater Manchester County League* - **Champions** – *Chorley Tournament* (last weekend) - **4th place** – *Manchester Thunder League* Their consistent excellence secured Warrington Town one of only **four places** available to northern teams—and just **eight nationwide**—at this weekend’s showpiece finals. **Eyes on England Honours** The journey doesn’t stop in Gloucester. Laura and Sienna‑May have also qualified for the **ENG All Stars National** trials in Walsall this June. Success there would see them pull on an **England jersey** at the prestigious International Cup later in the year. **More Than Netball** Somehow, the girls still find time to excel in other disciplines: **Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, trampolining and dance** all feature in their packed weekly schedule. **Good Luck, Girls!** Everyone at Great Sankey High School wishes Laura, Sienna‑May and Lucie the very best for the National Championships from **Saturday** 10 to Sunday 11 May**. 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