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DOWNING COLLEGE 2009–2010WOMEN’ S H OCKEYThe women’s team were also in a tough league, but have a promising team withlots of new potential. In an exclusive interview, their captain Ele Vince talksabout the term: “Currently we are 5th in Division 1. Notable moments I thinkare winning against a tough Emma side, and the way the team fought sohard against Johns in our cuppers match, even though, in the end, Johns cameout on top. Hattie Gibson and Pip McClure have contributed hugely to theteam dynamic, and Lauren Juster has been amazing in goal. We’ve had a hugeintake of freshers this year and its so nice to see them progressing and helpingto make Downing one of the strongest sides the university has to offer.”M EN’ S S QUASHThe men’s team had a successful Lent term so far, beating both Magdalene andQueen’s 4–1. They are currently in division two and hopeful for promotion.However with several matches still to play it is hard to tell how the seasonwill end.L ACROSSEDirectly from captain Chris Heard: This term has been a difficult one for theDucks so far, coming away with nothing to show for some decent team efforts.Extremely tight games against determined opposition have been fun, with somereal flashes of talent from the newer players, but a lack of sharpness goingforward means we are not getting the fantastic results we are used to, as of lastterm’s league victory. The Ducks picked up their first point this term with a 1–1 draw with Tit Hall. Slightly disappointing result, as we dominated theplay throughout, and were technically very good on the day. One unfortunateslip at the back cost us a deserved victory.T ENNISDowning I started their cuppers campaign with a first round victory over asurprisingly good Sidney, winning 6–3. The tennis team are looking to improveon last year’s semi-final appearance. James Bradley-Watson is still undefeatedwinning both his doubles and singles matches while Chris Vibert managed toovercome his female opponent.S WIMMINGAn ‘impromptu’ Downing Swim Team trained once under the experiencedtuition of Blues swimmer Andy Corley, before competing in the inter-collegeCuppers competition on the 2nd May. After impressive swims by Lauren Baker122