For a number of years now, we have finished our rugby season with some hockey against Watson's. They brought two teams to Cargilfield today and the boys were very excited to play what for some of them was their first ever hockey match since we didn't have any in the Spring term this year.
The Watson's A team were very sharp and had some talented individuals. They moved the ball well but we were up to the challenge with some great blocks made by our defenders Theo and Monty with Wilfred in behind sweeping up. Watson's did manage to score early after we didn't clear our lines and more goals followed; however, a terrific pass from Harry up to Alexander A on the left wing cut open the Watson's defence and Alexander finished beautifully. It was great to see a couple of young Form 5 players representing the A side and Toby on the right looked lively. However, the highlight of the game was seeing Caspian scoring with a reverse hit, high into the inside side netting from a tight angle on the left. We lost 6-3 but we learned a great deal from this game and it was terrific to have such a challenge in our first game.
The B team enjoyed much success in their game with an 8-1 win. Rafa L pulled the strings in midfield with some lovely passing to Charles L on the right and Archie R's distribution at the back was excellent. Dexter was lively on the left and fed the two Form 5s in team, James M and Jamie W who scored a few goals between them. Senuka B partnered Archie in defence and was tenacious in the tackle situation, not allowing the Watson's boys many opportunities to score against Mack or Alexander who both had a half each for each team.
Well done, boys. Hopefully you all had a great time playing in your match and are willing to work hard next season.
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