Meet Lily Harley

SPORT

As we approach the end of the netball season, I thought it was appropriate to interview the captain of the Girls First Team, Lily Harley. She told me all about the team, the season and her aspirations for the future.

Lily Harley, pictured above in the blue GA bib.

Who would you say is your sporting hero?

My sporting hero has got to be Eleanor Cardwell. She is diligent and pragmatic in all areas and elements of her game. Her grit and determination are qualities that I aspire to have.

Are there any sports you’ve never done that you want to try?

I have never tried skiing!

Me neither! What do you see yourself accomplishing in the next five years?

In the next five years, I hope to be playing for Leeds Rhinos as I travel north for university. I also aspire to be putting on an England Roses dress at some point in the future.

Hi Lily, how do you think the team would describe you?

I think that my team might describe me as competitive but very motivating.

That’s true! As this is your final season in the Eastbourne dress, how would you say the season has gone so far?

The season so far has been extremely promising. SISNA was successful. We finished 4th out of sixteen teams and had some very promising wins. However, more challenging games such as Brighton and Bede’s are yet to come!

So there are definitely some tough games ahead then! How do you feel about being selected as Netball Captain?

Being selected as captain has been nothing but a privilege. The squad is full of my closest friends and I enjoy watching everyone progress.

What are the highlights in your sporting career?

The highlights in my sporting career are playing in the U15 England Netball Tournament and my recent success of starting as goal-attack (GA) for U19 London Pulse NPL.

Bede’s (March 15th), Brighton (March 17th) and Ardingly (March 19th)