SPORT// HOCKEY
GIRLS’ HOCKEY
2nd XI
P10 / W7 / D0 / L3
A season of two halves. The 2nd XI hit
the ground running when we started
back in September; accumulating 5
wins out of 5 and a score tally of 18
goals for and 2 against - and ALL before
the end of September. The results for
the rest of the season were rather mixed
but nevertheless some excellent hockey
played. Victories included matches
against Barnard Castle, Hymers, Yarm
and Hull Collegiate.
Below are some comments from the 2017
2nd XI team captain, Ellie Harrison:
‘The
girls
showed
excellent
commitment, with Grace Atkinson
being awarded a distinction for her
‘commitment to the team’ in her last
season at Pocklington School. There has
been a clear improvement in play for a
lot of the former U15A team, and some
amazing play from newcomers Grace
Beckett and Lily Walster. Lily was
awarded a distinction for ‘commitment
and outstanding play’, which I can only
imagine was a hard choice for Miss to
make with many of our girls playing
brilliantly. All in all, an excellent season
with some great play from everyone.
U16 XI
A SNAPSHOT FROM NOVEMBER
The Pocklington School U16 hockey squad travelled to The
Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) on Tuesday 21st November
to compete in the second round of the North East Hockey
Finals, after beating Hymers at home a couple of weeks earlier.
The format of the day was changed at the last minute and
meant that the girls played four games of intense hockey, over
3 hours without a break. In true Pocklington spirit, the girls
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It will be sad to see some of our players
go, but I am sure that next season will
be just as good. Well done girls.’
In addition I would like to mention
Ellie, who as captain worked tirelessly
to organise the team and keep things
running smoothly. For her efforts she
was awarded 2nd XI hockey colours.
Congratulations, Ellie.
Ellie Harrison and AGC
played with determination and epitomised grit against some
very skilled opposition.
Pocklington started with two very pleasing results, beating
Newcastle High 4-0 and Durham High 1-0.
St Peter’s stepped up as the third opposition of the day and with
the Pocklington girls matching the St Peter’s side in skill, fitness
and determination, the game could have gone either way; Taggy
Medforth’s superb goal was matched by another two goals from
St Peter’s and the game sadly ended with a 2-1 defeat.
GSAL were the fourth and final opposition of the day. With