Stopfordian 2010–2011 - Stockport Grammar School

The Stopfordian 2010–2011
UNDER 15 HOCKEY
Following two unsettled and unsuccessful seasons the U15
squad were determined the only way was up for 2010/11!
That ‘Dunkirk spirit’ resulted in an excellent opening game
which we won without conceding a single goal. Our second
match, a joint effort with the U16s, was another easy victory;
the opposition’s defences were obliterated as we rampaged to
an 8-0 win! Despite our best efforts against many tough
teams, and playing in some difficult weather conditions in the
games that followed, our winning streak faded – but not our
resolve! Our hunger did not falter and we continued to play
to the best of our ability.
Being part of the U15 team remains something to be proud
of; week after week we never gave up and only ever came out
fighting. I think our sense of purpose is not only testament to
us as players but also to our coach Miss ‘Withy’ Withington.
Throughout the season she has encouraged us to develop
team skills and individual strengths. Thanks to her mentoring
and support we have experienced and enjoyed a tough, yet
memorable season that we shall never forget.
Elly Cramer (4K)
UNDER 14 HOCKEY
our first game against our long time rivals Arnold. We were
defeated in this game, but this made us even more determined
to come back fighting and the next time we played them we
managed to hold them to a very well earned draw.
We worked hard alongside our coach, Mrs Lockwood, to
improve our skills and tactics in the game. We bonded as a
team and started to bring in some good wins. We conceded
few goals throughout the season and nothing could stop us
from continuously improving, with a few of our scores into
double figures.
After a successful season as U13s, the U14 team came back
after a relaxing summer raring to go. We worked hard to
regain the fitness lost over the long holiday and prepared for
We have all appreciated the incredible progress that we have
made this season both individually and as a team and are eager
to take on the challenges that next season presents to us.
Alexa Holland (3U)
UNDER 13 HOCKEY
This was a great year of hockey, as we won or drew the
majority of our games, despite not having our full team out
for all the games (as the Second Year is the final year where
pupils can play both hockey and netball for the school). We
did have a few cancelled games over the season due the
snowy weather.
We competed in a tournament at Altrincham Girls’ Grammar
School; we played three games in the first round and thrashed
each team except Cheadle Hulme, whom we drew with. We
scored a great goal in the last five minutes of the game, but
then they scored a goal in the last 30 seconds! We got
through to the semi-finals, but sadly lost out to Altrincham
Girls’, losing 4-1.
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