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T EAM FOCUSTEAM“...THEY ARESTRONGLY BONDEDAS A SIDE ANDUNDOUBTEDLY THEYHAVE A FIERCE PRIDEIN PLAYING FORTHEIR SCHOOL.”The Blundell’s U14 A rugby team, aka the “Newtes” should be renamed the“Crocodiles” as their first season together has been a ferocious display. The Coach,Mr Thomas stated with pride, “They have played a dynamic game, which other teamscould not live with”. This claim is substantiated by their results: eight wins and twodefeats. Out of the eight victories, they trounced six; the team’s average score linewas 40-6.The highlight of their season was the colossal victory over the “much-vaunted”Sherborne U14’s. The team followed the example of passion and power, set by theirburly Captain, Ben Wonnacott and his side-kick Jamie Baughan. They werecomplemented by the mercurial talent of Tom Ricketts and the mid-season signing ofthe increasingly impressive Josh Seargant; the question is, will the six foot tall WillMildren get back in the side after missing most of the season? There could be evenmore to come for this outfit.However, their many successes did not result in complacency. Upon asking the coachabout the humorous moments of the season, he replied, “there was no time for alaugh in my team”. I assume he was joking, nevertheless his seriousness for thegame has been reflected in his side’s commitment.The components of the team were only introduced to each other at the start of thisseason. Although some had been involved in the successful <strong>School</strong> House side, otherteam members had played against Blundell’s for their respective prep school sides. Inaddition to this Blundell’s obtained the Japanese rugby talent, Hajime Kasahara. Hecame with a Japan Under 13 cap under his belt; his combination of speed and strengthin the centre mystified many opposition.In the past few years, Blundell’s 1st XV has had a few tough seasons on the top circuitin the South West. The Newtes A’s seem to hold the key to Blundell’s future successas a 1st XV. They have budding talent, they are strongly bonded as a side andundoubtedly they have a fierce pride in playing for their school.Hugh McDowell Year 1124
T EAM FOCUSThe girl’s under 14 B hockey side have had a truly outstanding season; of the eightmatches they have played five have resulted in wins, the other three culminating indraws. Coaching the team was one of this year’s South African ‘gappies’ JarrydSwanepool, whose wealth of sporting experience guided the team to what wouldultimately be a season from the very top draw. Jarryd has been actively involved inhockey for as long as he can remember, his hard work paying off with captaincy ofcounty teams, regular Premier League appearances, and surely the pinnacle of hiscareer thus far, a call-up to play for his country against Zimbabwe.The under 14s were in safe hands from the start; Jarryd had been involved withvarious other school teams throughout the year, but had not been entrusted with aside of his own as of yet, so he was very grateful to have the opportunity to pass ontricks and skills ‘his way’. Training sessions focused on the development of theseskills, in particular nurturing the team’s ability to score, an ability that Jarryd feels is sooften overlooked by many coaches who are keen to focus on defence. Scoring is whatwins games, and that is certainly what the under 14s did, you only have to look at theirrecord to realise the marked improvement they made over the term, the climax ofwhich must be the 3-0 win over Millfield. Indeed, Jarryd’s resounding memory ofcoaching the team will be the immense satisfaction he got from watching them learn.“Spending an entire training session teaching one skill and knowing that they will beable to use it in a match is very satisfying to know.”“SCORING ISWHAT WINSGAMES, AND THATIS CERTAINLYWHAT THE UNDER14S DID...”Apart from determined practice, Jarryd puts their success down to the team’s spiritand unmoving resolve to succeed by working as a team, appreciating what each playerhas to bring to the game, these are truly unique qualities undoubtedly prevalent in allBlundell’s school teams. Of course, behind the team’s success were key individualefforts from Georgia Stone, the leading goal scorer, Olivia McBarnet, ably assisted byRachael Clarke, who made up the captaincy, and Jess Summers, who had a trulyimpressive season in goal. Jarryd adds that he will always remember Katie Robbinsand Jessica Lachlan for their vivacious personalities “which made training sessions inthe cold and rain bearable!”Jarryd’s departure at the end of this term will be one tainted by an air of sadness; hehas been an energetic presence on and around campus and will be sorely missed, bynone more so than the under 14 Bs, who are truly grateful for all of the effort he hasput in over the course of this term. Good-bye and good luck! Will McBarnet Year 1125
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