🏑 Year 8 Hockey – Surrey Competition Plate Winners!
The Year 8 girls rounded off the half term in fantastic style at the Surrey Hockey Competition, bringing home the Plate trophy after a series of impressive performances.
The tournament began with a tight 0-0 draw against SWPS, where strong defending and composed goalkeeping kept things level. The team followed this up with a competitive 1-1 draw with Gordons, showing resilience and great teamwork to earn a deserved point.
Momentum truly picked up in the later matches. A dominant 4-0 win over City of Freemen’s saw the girls display excellent attacking hockey, moving the ball quickly and finishing confidently. They carried that energy into their final game, securing a convincing 5-1 victory over Priors Field with sharp passing and clinical goal-scoring.
With two wins and two draws, the team were crowned Plate Winners, capping off a strong performance full of determination, teamwork, and skill.
🏆 Well done to all the players – a brilliant way to end the half term!
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Year 8 and 7 v Gordons
Year 8 Team
The Year 8 hockey teams had a mixed set of results, finishing with two strong wins and two hard-fought losses. The team showed excellent teamwork and resilience throughout, bouncing back from early setbacks with determination and energy. Notable performances came from both the midfield and defence, with some well-taken goals helping secure the victories. There’s plenty of promise in this group, and the players should be proud of their progress and sportsmanship on the pitch. Players of the match were Lily P, Talia A, Darcie C, Lucia GM, Layla L (debut in goal), Kiki L, Isla C, Olivia R and Violet T.
Year 7 Team
The Year 7s faced a tough set of fixtures in their first season, ending with three losses and a draw. Despite the results, the team showed great commitment, improving with each game. Their draw showcased a much-improved defensive performance and growing confidence in attack. With more match experience and training, this group is showing signs of becoming a competitive team. Well done to all players for their enthusiasm and effort! Special mention to the player of the day Tamera S.
U14s v St Teresa’s
A Team
The A team put in a strong performance in a closely contested match, narrowly falling to a 2-0 loss. Despite the result, the team showed excellent defensive organisation and worked tirelessly across the pitch. There were several moments of attacking pressure, and the team was unlucky not to find the back of the net. A great effort all round, with plenty of positives to take into the next fixture. Players of the match went to Lexi H, Maya L & Bailey T.
B Team
The B team came away with a well-earned 1-0 victory after a tough, competitive game. The match was tightly balanced throughout, but a well-taken goal midway through the second half proved the difference. Credit goes to the whole team for their determination, with strong performances in both defence and midfield helping to secure the clean sheet.
Y7 Tournament
The final tournament of the term saw our Year 7 team competing in a closely contested and exciting morning of hockey. With all teams showing great skill, energy, and sportsmanship, it was a fantastic way to round off the season.
Tormead proved to be the standout side of the day, going undefeated throughout the tournament to take a well-deserved 1st place. Their consistent play and sharp finishing made them tough opponents for everyone.
Gordons claimed 2nd place, pushing hard in every match and finishing just behind Tormead. Notre Dame followed closely in 3rd, with strong team play and determination on show.
SWPS finished in 4th place, displaying grit and teamwork across their matches, while Rosebery and Priors field took 5th and 6th respectively, both putting in spirited performances throughout the day.
Every match was tightly contested, with only small margins separating many of the teams. The level of play and effort from all players was impressive, especially as it marked the end of a busy and productive term of hockey.
👏 A big well done to all players involved – a great way to finish the term!
U13 Tormead Hockey Tournament
The Notre Dame U13 Hockey Team put in a spirited and determined performance at the Tormead Tournament, finishing a commendable 4th overall and earning a place in the Cup Competition.
The girls opened the tournament with two tightly contested matches, drawing against both Tormead and Woldingham. Their defensive discipline and teamwork were evident, keeping strong opposition at bay and showing great resilience under pressure.
In their third match, Notre Dame faced a well-drilled KGS side. Despite a valiant effort and several attacking opportunities, the team narrowly lost 0–1, with the result hinging on a single goal.
The final match of the day was the 3rd vs 4th place playoff against St Teresa’s. It was an exciting and competitive game, with Notre Dame showing great attacking flair and scoring a well-earned goal. However, St Teresa’s edged the match 2–1, securing third place.
Throughout the tournament, the Notre Dame players demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, teamwork, and skill. Their progression to the Cup Competition and overall 4th place finish is a testament to their hard work and growing confidence on the pitch.
