It has been a very busy start to the year for our teams with impressive performances across all ages. From the U9s to the 1st teams, all have had an excellent start to the season.
The 1st XV travel to Pocklington School tomorrow, having begun the season impressively. The season began with a victory against Hymers and they will be hoping to continue an impressive start to the season. Last Saturday we played four fixtures against Yarm School, with the boys winning two games, drawing one and losing one. The Under 15s secured the performance of the day with a 22-0 victory, having lost in the reverse fixture last year. Well played to all teams.
The 1st XI girls’ team played their 7th game of the season at home to RGS Newcastle on Wednesday. A fine 7-0 victory in their Tier 1 league fixture ensured the girls maintained their 100% record against schools. Last year the girls finished 5th in the country for indoor hockey, reached the national quarter final in the U18s England Schools’ cup and finished runners up in the ISHC U19s national cup. However, their unbeaten run was ended with a 3-0 defeat against the University of Durham, although the team is to be congratulated for a fine team performance against one of the best University sides in the country. On Wednesday they travel to Oakham School. The performance of the week goes to the U15s who won in the first round of the cup 5-1 against Queen Margaret’s School, although the 2nd XI defeating Worksop College 1st XI 3-2 deserves a special mention. Last Saturday the U13s also played exceptionally well in a 3-2 defeat of Terrington Hall.
Our netballers have also begun the season with impressive performances in the local adult league. We are delighted that we have two senior teams in the league and the season has begun with four victories against tough opposition, including Mrs Emmett’s netball club. You can follow the team’s progress on their Instagram account and we look forward to seeing them play on our new netball courts soon.
In the Sixth Form, our 1st XI footballers lost narrowly against Dame Allan’s School in the national cup. Mr Woolley’s 1st XI played well and they will be hoping to match last year’s excellent season.
The cricket season ended on Wednesday, with a Development XI defeating the Forty Club at Flixton Cricket Club. Having scored 295-2, the opposition fell short of their target by 60 runs. Five of the 1st XI also celebrated national cup success as Yorkshire U18s became national champions. However, it is every pupil who will be excited about the new cricket nets, tennis courts, basketball and netball courts that will be opening soon. Congratulations to each pupil for a special season, from those who played their first game of cricket for the U8s to our national winning team.
Outside of our impressive team results, some of our students have
– Congratulations to Equestrians Y11 students Imogen and Felicity in Y7. Imogen was selected for the British Eventing U18 Northern Team, achieving an impressive 18th place in her section at the first competition, while her team secured 5th place overall. Felicity was chosen for the England WHP team over the summer. She delivered a clear round and finished 3rd individually, a great accomplishment for such a young rider.
– In hockey, students Pip and Jack were both selected for England hockey trials. We are delighted that their talent has been recognised, and we look forward to hearing the outcome.
– Y11 Hattie continues her success in the world of squash, having played at the England Squash Silver Tournament in Doncaster. Despite tough competition, Hattie managed to place 15th in this road to England selection competition. She also retained the Bridlington Ladies Club title for 2024/5.
– Congratulations to Tom (captain of College’s 1st XV), Oliver and Seb who have all been selected and played for Scarborough Rugby Club’s 1st XV.
Follow our sporting success via our sport Instagram channel. You can also access all team sheets and results on the SOCS portal.
