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Squad: V. Birla, C. Boxall, P. Brown, E. Elliot, H. Meakin, A. Mohan, A. Mohan, D. Natt, H. Ozer, K. Patel, A. Scott, Y. Shaikh, A. Unalkat, O. Wilson, R. Heredia, P. Patel, M. Whiting. U14D It was a thoroughly enjoyable season despite the constant rain. The team improved with every game and training session. It was really pleasing to see the defence playing out from the back towards the end of the season and to see players posting or leading from midfield. Reeds (Lost 1-2) was a fantastic first game that really could have gone either way. We started well; we passed the ball and kept possession. Veer Sidhu and Eliel Elliott were particularly strong in defence, while our midfield was very energetic. Lum Emini, Daro Beck and Krish Naik all tackled and ran with the ball on numerous occasions. Gabriel Whiteley scored from a great pass from Oscar Walsh, despite the team missing numerous shots and shuffles; their goalkeeper played extremely well to keep our score to one. Magdalen College School (Won 8-1) was a fantastic display of passing and shooting. Krish Bhuva (3) was in fine form up front. Nicolas Popp (2) had a great match and covered every blade of (Astroturf) grass. At the back Lawrence Musetti (GK), Ravin Abhayawickrama, Zayd Hussain (Captain), Tristan Johnson, Xander Mardle and Lucas Godber were all very solid and we were only caught out once with a quick break by MCS. Daro Beck and Krish Naik (2) worked and ran hard throughout the game; they dominated the midfield. Up front, Aaryan Shah and Charlie Pick had numerous attacks on goal. Eton (Won 4-0) was a really pleasing win. The passing was strong again and it was pleasing to see the ball transferred around the back followed by attacks down the wings. Krish Bhuva hit the ball at the opposition goalkeeper on numerous occasions and then finally scored; Aryan Shah scored a well-taken goal; Veer Sidhu had the freedom of the opposition D and also scored; Charlie Pick scored a brilliant, cheeky tap-in. It was a really good game

and distribute the ball to our energetic forwards, who scored plenty. Overall, we scored 28 and conceded only 8 goals. It was very enjoyable season - well done boys! Mr T. A. Lyall Squad: R. Bhular, B. Blau, A. Daphale, L. De Silva, S. Embleton, A. Goodman, A. Goria, A. Kapoor, H. Muir, A. Pascoe, A. Patel, D. Patel, R. Patel, C. Railton, K. Sawhney, A. Shah, N. Yifter. U14C The U14C team had a season to be proud of, storming through all their fixtures to be hailed unbeaten champions. The team was characterised by excellent spirit and a determination on the pitch, traits which were recognised and lauded by opposing teams. I am as proud of these characteristics as I am of their skill in the game. For me, the first game of the season against Reed’s School was of particular significance. With Reed’s bearing a reputation for excellence, I was not sure how our untested team would fare. I need not have worried. In their debut (with much school support from the sidelines), a victory was secured, which set the tone for the rest of the season. There are too many people to mention but Charlie’s endless energy on the pitch, Amay and Aarav’s teamwork, Viraaj’s impressive goal scoring, and Peter’s strong defensive skills all deserve praise. This is not forgetting Pranay and Rory’s consistent form in goal, Keian and Hugo’s fearless tackles and Eliel’s fantastic rise from the D team to become a key player in our squad. Charlie, Dylan, Aaron and Yunus all demonstrated a rapid development on the pitch and worked together seamlessly to support their team alongside Marcus, Oscar and Aaryan, whose skill and commitment was acknowledged. Notably, Huseyin’s transformation to an indispensable team member was rather impressive! Congratulations on the season, boys, and well done! You will all do well in U15

and a great way to end an enjoyable season. As the penguins said in the film Madagascar: ‘pass and move, boys; pass and move’, or something like that! Mr C. R. Evans-Evans Squad: R. Abhayawickrama, D. Beck, K. Bhuva (Vice-Capt.), L. Emini, L. Godber, Z. Hussain (Capt.), T. Johnson, M. Marley-Shaw, L. Musetti, K. Naik, C. Pick, N. Popp, A. Shah, V. Sidhu (Vice Captain), O. Walsh, X. Mardle. U13A The U13A team put in a creditable performance this year, winning the Regional Cup and progressing to the Nationals in Ipswich, at which they finished in 11th place. Jinyi Zhou bossed the midfield throughout the season with his pace and dribbling abilities; Aarav Kalaria made some incredible reaction saves and more than earned his post match teas; Sehaj Sekhon was captain fantastic, while Shay Patel proved he was a more than capable deputy when the solid defender assumed the captaincy during the tournaments. It would be too long to list everyone’s contributions, but they all deserve praise and should be proud of the work they put in. Mr R. O. Whitehurst Squad: A. Kalaria, R. Wijeratne, R. Alibhai, S. Patel, P. Papadopoulos, T. Ahmed, S. Sekhon, J. Zhou, K. Saihan, A. Hofmeyr, V. Rathod, S. Sekhon, A. Shingala, R. Mehta, N. Phethean, L. Li, N. Kerr, M. Frenzel, S. Malli, J. Abrahams, D. Agarwal, R. Alibhai, R. Mehta. U13B The U13B team was a highly energetic and enthusiastic group of hockey players who had a mixed season, winning three games and losing six. Whilst it was a loss, the highlight of the season was the performance against Reed’s; after a heavy defeat against the same team earlier in the season, the U13Bs defended strongly and pressed high up the pitch, finishing the first half 0-0. Unfortunately, the team could not hold on for the full game, but a 2-0 defeat was highly respectable given the calibre of the opposition.

hockey next year! Miss L. S. Green

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