U11 Girls' Hockey
It is fantastic to be able to start our fixtures programme again this week with girls hockey and boys football.
The U11 girls headed off to Bilton Grange for a triangular fixture against Bilton Grange and Crackley Hall, the girls were able to analyse their opponents play first of all before taking to the pitch for their first game against Crackley. They quickly responded to the pitch size and spread themselves out well, passing and driving in to the space. It was a closed contested match with both teams moving the ball into their attacking D and getting a couple of shots at goal. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. Warmed up and ready for the 2nd match students listened to advice from their coaches and went out with more confidence in their own ability. Amazing defence from Eva, Chloe and Evie stopped any chances that BG made and then a quick ball up to Stephanie saw some great team work and passing between Katherine, Stephanie, Rosina and Charlotte who were able to keep the ball in the D for Evie to get the winning shot on goal. Finishing 1-0 win to Crescent.
The U11B Team drew 0-0 against against Crackley Hall and lost 1-0 to Bilton Grange in exciting end to end games. Freya and Harriet worked exceptionally hard to cover the pitch and Dorritt showed great determination to get the ball. Fantastic play from Liana and Sophia with some brilliant tackling and defensive work, whilst Bella passed the ball really well and Ellie made brilliant runs down the right, threatening goal several times. Both stepped up from Year 5 to help out and were invaluable members of the team. An excellent start to the hockey season with great team work all round. Abigail provided excellent management skills throughout. Well done all.