Well done to our 1st XV hockey team competing in the Berkshire Schools County Tournament. The day kicked off with a 1-1 draw, thanks to Kiara’s perfectly timed touch at the far post. The next game resulted in a 1-0 win with Lily scoring through a reverse hit. After a motivational team talk from Mrs Fisher, the girls were ready for the final group game, determined to dominate. And dominate they did! They quickly netted 4 goals – Kiara with a rebound from a short corner, Lily with 2 goals and Evie sprinting through the entire team from halfway for the final goal. Despite the opposition’s efforts, our defence held strong, keeping a clean sheet through some sharp and determined defending and topping the table to earn a spot in the semi-finals.
The team now faced a must-win match and they were not backing down. With incredible link-up plays from Amabel and Evie, the team were starting to overwhelm the opposition and secured a 2-0 win – Kiara deflecting Lily’s cross for the first goal, and Evie finishing off with another solid strike. On to the final!
The final game was a battle from start to finish. Ros’ powerful slaps broke the opposition’s press, allowing Holly and Scarlett to push forward. Lily eliminated defenders and slotted a shot into the top of the D, putting us 1-0 ahead! Although we conceded a late goal, we fought on to a 1-1 draw. In penalty flicks, we were unlucky and lost 4-2 (with Holly and Evie both scoring their attempts).
Nevertheless, the team are through to the Regionals! 💥 Well done team!! Special shout-out to out goalkeeper Lucy and defence; Millie, Amabel, Ros, Gemma, Maya, Scarlet and Claudia for conceding only 2 goals the whole day, and Holly and Ruby for some great runs down the sides.​ 🙌
Mrs Fisher

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