National Schools In2Hockey Championships at Dean Close
The U11s took part in the county round of the National Schools In2Hockey Championships at Dean Close on Thursday, competing with 5 other teams.
Despite the wind gusting and freezing cold conditions the team played exceptionally well, beating Beaudesert (5-0), St Edwards and drawing with Richard Pate's.
The team came a very creditable third place - so well done to all who took part!
Match report from Kingswood Rugby Festival- Monday 7th November at Kingswood School
On a wet and windy Monday, our junior rugby team took part in the Kingswood School junior rugby festival. We played 4 matches, against 'A' teams from Paragon, Kingswood, Monkton and King Edward School.
Our boys played competitive and strong rugby through-out winning comfortably against Kingswood and losing narrowly to Paragon and KES. Monkton proved a little too nimble for our boys and we lost heavily in that match not helped by the substitution of our captain Matthew who suffered a nasty leg injury. Despite missing the last match, Matthew finished our leading try scorer including a fine hat-trick of tries against Kingswood. Elliot and Gabriel also crossed the line.
Our junior team continues to make steady progress. We have much work to do especially with our defence but with each match comes fresh promise, Gabriel and Luke made some super bursts. Patrick, Ollie, and Harry continue to run hard and play an active part in most parts of the game.
U8 Hockey match v Tockington-Wednesday 9th November
The under 8 hockey team played exceptionally well on Wednesday, earning them a 6-1 victory. The teamwork was excellent, with players holding their positions well. It is almost an impossible job to pick a player of the match because they each worked very hard throughout the game.
Emma Hillier was relentless on the opposition, as soon as the whistle blew, she would claim the ball, instantly giving our side the advantage for every play. Louisa Neal also worked well in the centre, tackling with tenacity. The wings, Lula White, Georgia Taylor and Zara Baker-Tuck stayed fast in their positions swapping defending and attacking strategies where appropriate. The defenders, Mia Seymour and Chloe Knight were a dynamite duo, stepping forward or back at just the right time and clearing to the side of the pitch. In fact, they were so good that Daisy Smith in goal was not overly tested, but she certainly looked the part and was an excellent ambassador for Rose Hill Westonbirt through her impeccible behaviour and sportsmanship to the Tockington team.
Well done to all!
RHW v Silverhill
Our second match against Silverhill was a further success. The match was dominated by the forwards but the backs, especially Amelia James, were good at clearing the ball when it was in their half.
Katie played extremely well on the left wing, scoring three goals. A further goal was scored by Christine who played well at centre forward throughout both games. The score could have been higher if the forwards followed the ball up more.
Thank you to Mrs Wade for coming to coach and referee.
Final score RHW 4, Silverhill 0.
Men of the match - Katie and Christine.
Report written by Matilda Hall
