Hockey Highlights – November 2024
Our Senior Hockey teams went into their mid-season half term break with some great wins over Langley, capping off a very positive first half of the season. Our report from Mrs Rix, our Head of Hockey, shares details of matches, players and scores.
The 2nd team dominated from start to finish, scoring two goals in each half. Taking a positive lead allowed the team to try different positions and self-manage their coaching points, under the guidance of Mr Pineo and they did so very well. Goals on the day were scored by Year 12’s Lily, Phoebe R and Phoebe D, and Year 11’s Eloise. Player of the Match was Phoebe R with another strong performance, making a real impact in her first season at Woodbridge School.
The 1st team joined in the winning smiles, having fought hard for a three-goal victory over their opponents from Norfolk. Woodbridge had great build-up play, moving the ball with confidence all over the pitch, and being positive and vocal in their communications. Chance after chance was created and there too many near misses in the first half, really, building frustration and pressure for Woodbridge. But, finally a classy near post deflection by co-captain Year 13’s Millie broke the deadlock. A technical pep-talk by Year 11’s Bea about how to make the most of our goal scoring chances, sent the team out with new determination. Langley had more counter-attacks and Woodbridge had to be at their best to reduce their chances, while at the other end the Langley goalkeeper was getting better and better, doing well to keep everything thrown at her out. But a great reverse stick shot, well placed in the bottom corner, by Year 12’s Nancy, took the game away from Langley before Year 13’s Sophia scored another cracker – this time an undercut front stick shot into the top corner! A complete and dominate team performance with so many things to celebrate, also showing in a three-way share of the Player of Match award – Year 13’s Sophia, and Year 12’s Georgia and Lara.
Well done to these two teams who have worked hard so far and deserved their success for the progress and purpose they have shown.
Photo below of our 1st team after 3-0 win against Langley.
The U15A team proved too strong for their counterparts from Ipswich High School. Playing this fixture away is always tough, with different pitch conditions to get used to and our team adjusted well to make sure the pace of their game remained the same. Year 9’s Ella and Jemima joined the team and made an impact with their positive communication, distribution and defending. Midfield play through Year 10’s Eve, Rosa, Harper and Year 9’s Annabelle kept the Ipswich High defence moving from side to side before releasing quality passes to the forwards who worked super well together. Great rotations between Year 10’s Frankie, Amelie and Izzy confused their markers and allowed Woodbridge to set up great chances, and score goals at regular intervals, despite outstanding play from the Ipswich High goalkeeper. Goal scorers, Year 10’s Amelia and hattrick hero of the day Year 10’s Amelie P, brought lots of smiles, celebrations and high fives. Our Year 10 goalkeepers Eva and Emma also made their mark with a clean sheet, good communication and concentration to make important saves when called upon.
Well done to each of the team who played so well on the day. We look forward to seeing what the second half of the season will bring.
Photo below of our U15A team vs Ipswich High School 4-0.
