In arguably one of the best days for College sports, SC were victorious in three out of four matches against some of the best schools’ sports sides.
On Wednesday 27 November, Scarborough College faced opposition in hockey and rugby from Bradford Grammar School, Durham School, Sedbergh School and St Peter’s York. Winning three games, it was a remarkable day for the sports department and testament to the incredible work that has been taking place over the past few years.
In a match for the ages and certainly on paper, the toughest test so far, captain Tom led out his First XV to face a strong Durham School side, including an England U18 international and several academy players. As expected, the Durham pack was formidable in both size and physicality but the SC front-rowers stood up to the test.
Tough conditions player their part but our boys showed remarkable technical and tactical abilities to cope with what was thrown at them. A penalty and conversion from Will and tries from both Seb and Lucas provided the 14 – 15 scoreline in what Mr Thurgood described as, ‘Arguable the most significant result in the school’s history’.
Meanwhile, back home, the U19 Girls’ hockey team played an organised and disciplined first half against Sedbergh School that saw the opponents camped in their own half for the duration of the first half. A half-time score of 2-0, courtesy of Ines Lorenzo and Siobhan Daley, looked to set the stage for a controlled and calm second half.
A determined Sedbergh School brought the deficit back to one before a fast break set up Siobhan for her second of the day A controversial Sedbergh short corner that was struck without appearing to hit the backboard meant a very nervy three minutes. The girls held firm and progress to the final eight of the ISHC Cup.
With a very busy hockey term ahead, it would appear that the U18s are starting to gel in all areas of the pitch. Although the scoreline might deceive, both Cole and Harry were put to the test and came out with some excellent saves. The midfield is coping with the demands of hockey at this level and are starting to link very well with the forwards.
Up front, meanwhile, there was a veritable goal glut as Reto (4), Levi (3) and Nicholas all got in among the goals. While it might appear that BGS were simply swept aside, this was a commanding performance from the boys and a culmination of many hours of hard work on the training ground.
