And That’s a Wrap for the Boys Hockey Season!
Our Boys’ Hockey season came to an end in style last week; the sun was out and our players flourished in the warming weather.
The 1st XI gave a fitting send-off to our Year 13s, as they played their last match for School. Year 13’s Alfie scored yet again from a set-piece in his last match, as he has done so many times over the years. Year 11’s Alex got the team’s second goal in a clean-sheet victory over Royal Hospital School.
The Senior Second Team also shone, playing at home, but just could not find the final touch enough times. Year 11’s Sam L did however score a cracker from a penalty corner in a one goal defeat to RHS.
A big thank you to our Year 13s who have given us so much joy and so many magic moments over the years. Well done for leaving Senior Hockey at School in a stronger position than you found it – you will all be missed. Thank you, Alfie, Bash, Finlay, Hugh, Oscar H, Luca and Xander!
Some of our Year 8 students had a very busy week, with a Football cup match, Hockey regional finals, another Hockey match and then Rugby 7s!
On Tuesday last week, our Junior 1 team did a sterling job at the East Regional Finals! The team competed against every opponent, won twice (against Bedford Modern and Orwell Park), alongside two draws (against Greshams and Chigwell). Despite just missing out on a semi-final spot, our team received many complements from opponents and those watching. True ambassadors for our school and second best placed Suffolk team.
Well done to Year 8’s Max who was voted Player-of-the-Day in a close contest.
The following day saw our Junior teams take on the strong teams from Ipswich School.
A strong start, with goals from Year 8’s Joseph and Otto, saw the Junior 1s go into half time in the lead. The second half saw a great contest continue, end to end, with both goalkeepers needing to be alert. The last five minutes proved telling, as legs and minds started to fatigue (understandably so) and Ipswich School took full advantage to score two unanswered goals in the closing stages. A final win was not to be, but it takes nothing away from top performances throughout the season. The process is what we pride ourselves on!
The Junior 2s finished their season off in style. As we have become accustomed to, Year 8’s Michael scored, as did Year 8’s Arthur and Year 7’s Ollie and Max! Year 8 goalkeeper, Olly B entertained again with fantastic saves and control of his D, on his way to a joint player-of-the-match award, shared with Michael.
Michael has also come out on top of the School’s goalscoring list, scoring 15 goals in the season. The Junior 2s won seven of their eight matches, only losing narrowly to Langley U13A! They scored 39 goals over the course of the season – unbelievable!
The Junior 3s also ended their season with a great win over Ipswich School. Year 8’s Alfie R (2) and Otis scored on the day, to take the competition for ‘team of the year’, and ‘coach of the year’, going down to the wire. The Junior 3s won six of their seven matches, scoring 32 goals in the process. Alfie was the team’s top scorer with eight goals in the season.
The Junior 4s played out another goal fest! Year 8’s Alex W scored a hattrick to take second place on the top goal scorer list for the whole school, with 11 goals in the season. More goals from Year 8’s Tom, and Year 7’s Jesse (2) and James E.
Last game of a mercurial season for the Junior 5s was a winning one! The game was always tight and Year 8’s Hexi made a last-minute save to secure the win. Well done to Year 8’s George B on scoring a brace and having a great end to the season. Year 8’s Harry was the other goal scorer on the day.
The Junior 6 team’s unbeaten run came to end sadly, the second half nearly saw one of the greatest of comebacks, but it wasn’t to be. A one-goal loss, in a match featuring nine goals, was none the less very exciting. Well played to all the boys who represented the team this season – many playing hockey for the first time. The future is bright with so much depth in our junior teams.
Our Year 9 team also ended with a great win at Harleston Magpies! Goals were scored by Henri and player-of-the-match, Frank. This team has been so committed throughout the term, with almost every player being at every practice of the term. The character, learning and fun will be remembered.
The U15B team played their last match against RHS U15A. Our players stood up to the test and proved worthy opponents.
The U15A team saved their best for last, playing the last match of the whole season on the Woodbridge School astro, and winning in style against a Senior XI from Fram College. The boys were finally on top goal scoring form, with goals from Oliver Y (2), Seb, Harry and Tom. A big thanks to each player and member of staff who contributed to memorable term of Hockey with so many successes and lots of learning!
