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GIRLS’ HOCKEY Again our U12’s lead the way with three victories in three fixtures, a notable 2-1 win over St. Edwards college set the tone for the season. The U13’s also remain undefeated with two draws and an impressive hard fought 1-0 win over Moreton Hall. Our older age groups have worked relentlessly hard on and off the pitch but always seem to narrowly lose out by one goal here and there. However for a team made up of year 9&10 playing teams of year 10’s, they are doing remarkably well. All the sports teams look forward to next term when we reach the business end of the winter sports calendar and compete at county and regional level in all 3 sports. AUTHOR MRS ALFORD-SWIFT
Boys’ Hockey The 1st XI has had a difficult season so far, having lost a large number from the previous years upper 6th. It is a young side, with over half of the squad being from year 11. The team had a slow start, but has developed well as the year has gone on. With a couple of key players having injuries early on, the results have been mixed. However, in the county matches, the team has excelled, and have reached the final of the Wirral Cup to be held in January 2015, and the Northwest finals in February 2015. This is the first time this has been achieved for several years. A big bonus this year, is that we do have the numbers to play some 2nd team fixtures, including a couple of the girls. Ably led by Mr. Brand, the team has competed in every game, culminating with a 4-2 win over Merchant Taylors.
The Under 16s are in a transition year, with many playing first team, it’s been an opportunity to give valuable experience to many year 10 boys. Their results have been mixed, but they are getting stronger all the time. The development of the players bodes well for the senior teams in the next few years. The under 14s have only had five games so far, with an emphatic 5-2 win against local rivals Wirral Grammar recently. Once again, there has been the policy of utilising everyone who wanted to play, with 22 boys getting an opportunity to represent the school so far, many of which are year 8 boys who have never played a competitive game. All players have showed maturity in the selection policy, and excellent team unity and spirit throughout. AUTHOR MR ALDRED
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