U8A and U9A Girls Hockey V Bablake & King Henry VIII

Crescent's Year 3 and 4 girls had fantastic matches on Tuesday night at Rugby College taking on Bablake & King Henry VIII School.

U9s

The U9A team took an early lead in their match after winning the first push back and driving straight into the attacking D. A strong cross in from Sofie saw Maggie get on the end to open the scoring. The girls read the ball well and made fantastic interceptions capitalising on these to take the score to 4-0 at half time with further goals from Sofie, Shayla and Grace.

BKHS came out in the 2nd half like a different team connecting passes well to attack and score their first goal. Crescent were quick to respond from the centre with Maisie moving the ball well down the wing and Leela crossing the ball in to convert into another goal then Roisin quickly scored another. Emily stayed stalwart in defence coming out to meet the ball and timing her tackles well blocking further attempts with, Alice and Hattie making it difficult for Bablake and King Henry's to get into their D.

Final score 7- 4 Crescent - Player of the Game was awarded by BKHS to Sofie.

U8s

Crescent's U8 took on BKHS U9B team with fabulous determination and drive from the whistle resulting in 3-0 score in the first half. BKHS came out more organised in the 2nd half and it was very impressive improvement from both teams throughout the match.

Final score 4-0 with goals from Roisin and MingYi with Roisin C being awarded Player Of the Game by BKHS.

Mrs McCollin

Head of PE and Games

U11A and B Girls Hockey v Bablake & King Henry VIII

U11A

Wednesday evening the U11s took on BKHS in some fabulously exciting games. The U11A team really gelled, with everything that we have practised and discussed coming to fruition.

Passing was strong, players held their width, opposition balls were closed down quickly, free hits were taken quickly, defence stayed calm and looked up before clearing and passing and Sophie did a wonderful job in her debut as goal keeper. It was wonderful to watch a great example of team work.

Goals came from Evie, Eva, Katherine, Stephanie and Ellie. Any attacking play from BKHS being quickly pressurised by our strong defence from Sofia, Chloe and Charlotte.

Final result was 5-0. Player of the game awarded by BKHS to Katherine.

Mrs McCollin

Head of PE and Games

U11B

The U11B team had an excellent game against BKHS, putting much of their learning from lessons into practice. Their individual skills stood out, and all the girls showed excellent movement into space. Zara and Dorrit played a blinder in defence, both making crucial and well timed tackles. Grace had an excellent debut as goalkeeper.

Harriet and Freya worked hard on the wing showing great energy, whilst Liana was unstoppable in the midfield, tackling to great effect. Rosina and Esme linked up brilliantly on the attack and showed plenty of grit and determination, constantly put the opposition defence under pressure. Player of the game was awarded by BKHS to Rosina and was very well deserved indeed.

Great performance all round, the girls were very unlucky to lose 4-3, with BKHS scoring the winner in the dying minutes.

Mrs Robinson

Sport Teaching Assistant