VOTE: Blue & Gold star Sophie Drakeford-Lewis on shortlist for 2019 Vitality Superleague Player of the Season

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Posted 14th May 2019

VOTE: Blue & Gold star Sophie Drakeford-Lewis on shortlist for 2019 Vitality Superleague Player of the Season

A stellar season for Sophie Drakeford-Lewis has earned the Team Bath Netball attacking star a nomination for the 2019 Vitality Superleague Player of the Year.

Drakeford-Lewis – who combines her sport with studying Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Engineering at the University of Bath, where she is supported by a Bill Whiteley Sports Scholarship – has enhanced her reputation as one of the country’s most exciting prospects during a campaign of tremendous consistency.

One player from each franchise has been shortlisted for the national award and voting is now open on the Sky Sports Netball website.

Click here to give Sophie your support!

Don’t forget, voting is also under way for the Team Bath Netball Fans’ Player of the Year award – click here to have your say.

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