Hockey

HOCKEY CLUB 1972

This season has been most frustrating because, for reasons other than weather, three matches were cancelled. Normally one expects to miss some fixtures during a Spring term because of the weather, but an extra three missed like this is disappointing. In those matches that the first eleven have played their standard has been quite high. They have shown a lot of skill considering the practice and experience they have had and they have worked hard in school matches and other games. Particularly creditable were the performances against Worksop College and Styx Hockey Club. D. M. Dempsey, by his untiring example, moulded and led the closest knit team that I have known.

The second eleven, under C. H. Beall, always gave the first a close game in practices and in their matches provided a formidable set of opponents.

The club generally had a bad time with weather early in the term and we all became heartily sick of tarmac and tennis courts. Later, however, as the pitches dried out we have been able to play on grass and there has been an improvement in our standards as the season progressed.

My thanks go to all members of staff who have during the season helped so willingly with the hockey club.

R.H.H.

Hockey in the mist

First Eleven from : D. M. Dempsey (Capt.), R. C. Spence, A. M. Buckman, P. R. Wilkinson, R. N. Kerruish, S. P. Coverdale, R. A. Scott, G. E. Park P. A. Scott, R. T. S. Young, A. Corser, A. D. Penty. 2nd XI results:

Scarborough College, Drawn 1-1.

York H.C. 4th XI, Lost 1-4.

Worksop College, Lost 0—.1.

Second Eleven from : C. H. Beall (Capt.), P. B. Johnston, P. E. Thwaite, C. F. Baggs, C. R. Place, G. Schmidt, P. H. Scott, R. J. Hazell, I. Gray, M. L. Naylor, A. E. Hills.

HOCKEY MATCHES Leeds G.S.: Won 2-0

The School dominated the match from the beginning through strong defensive and midfield play. After several near misses, Penty put the School ahead with a fine shot. In the second half Young put the result beyond doubt, by squeezing the ball home from a narrow angle. Coverdale had a fine game for the School. Scarborough College: Lost 1-2

The two sides were evenly matched but Young put the School ahead from another incredible angle, just before half-time. Scarborough replied with two quick, controversial goals in the second half, from which the School couldn't recover.

The Staff and H. J. Gration: Won 2-1

The School revenged last year's defeat against a strengthened staff side. Goals from Corser and Dempsey settled the issue, the staff scoring a late, consolation goal.

York H.C.: Lost 0—S

Although the School played well, they were outplayed by this strong York side. Fine defensive play, with Spence on top form in goal, meant that York were only a single goal up at half-time. In the second half. however, York succeeded in breaking through the defence.

Worksop College: Drew 0-0

The School, playing with great determination, were unlucky not to win. Worksop were allowed practically no clear scoring chances while the School constantly worried the Worksop defence. An unlucky disallowed goal, a shot over the bar, and several other near misses showed how unlucky the School was.

Styx H.C.: Lost 0-2

Played in driving rain, the conditions were against good hockey. However, the strong Styx side (several York and Hull first teamers were included) treated the School to some superb examples of stickwork and passing. However, through hard running and tackling from the whole side, Styx were contained to one goal each half. A great performance.

Pandas H.C.: Lost 0-2

The strong Pandas side was treated to the best hockey of the term from the School side, and were lucky to win 2-0. The sides were evenly matched until a defensive error put the Pandas ahead. In the second half Pandas went further ahead from a penalty, and this was frustrating as such goals often are. The School pressed the Pandas goal hard and were unlucky not to score, while the Pandas too had some near misses.