Promotion last year for Harpenden Netball Club was just the starter as they delivered the main course in this campaign – the East Regional Division Three title.

Herts Advertiser: Tom Bender in action for St Albans City. Picture: Karyn HaddonTom Bender in action for St Albans City. Picture: Karyn Haddon (Image: Archant)

Four successive wins opened the season with a 64-22 win over MK Netters the standout result.

And they would only lose once, to rivals Hatfield Magpies, with the crown being secured with a game to spare.

The meanest defence in the league was backed up by one of the most prolific in front of the net, scoring 759 goals throughout the season.

Player of the season, Abbie Edwards, said: "It's always a great feeling to get player of the match but I couldn't get that without a whole team effort.

Herts Advertiser: Scott Shulton in action for St Albans City. Picture: DANNY LOOScott Shulton in action for St Albans City. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

"It is a pleasure to play with such a hardworking group and seeing that pay off with another promotion."

And the team's sponsors, The Carpenters Arms in Southdown, is where the trophy is displayed.

They will now play in Division Two, the highest level in the club's history.

Herts Advertiser: James Kaloczi in action for St Albans City. Picture: DANNY LOOJames Kaloczi in action for St Albans City. Picture: DANNY LOO (Image: ©2019 Archant)

Herts Advertiser: Zane Banton in action for St Albans City. Picture: Karyn HaddonZane Banton in action for St Albans City. Picture: Karyn Haddon (Image: Archant)