Games and Extra-Curricular - Results
GIRLS HOCKEY
This Saturday heralded the start of the season - a very full one - as one team hosted Queen Victoria School, and two teams travelled to Dunblane to play their first matches.
Home game 1st X1
For the first game of the season we took 15 girls to the pitch to play against Queen Victoria School on Saturday, 30th August. We were taken aback by the speed and controlled skills our opposition demonstrated and we struggled at the start to find a way through them. However, as the game progressed we played much better and our general spatial awareness and protection of the ball was good. Though the girls fought hard and tried to score, Queen Victoria won 5-0. We will be working on fitness this season and it is hoped this will improve our performance for the whole match. Player of the match awarded to P Inglis.
Away Games
The 2nd/3rd year girls team started well, getting into the opponents circle, and gaining the opportunity to score in the first minute of play. Unfortunately, this proved to be a rare occurrence! As the game progressed, QVS proved to be more skilful and faster to the ball and took advantage of their superior play scoring four goals in the first half. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this team did not have a goal-keeper. However, L Marshall, the 1st year keeper, bravely stepped in and made some good saves throughout the game.
QVS sportingly offered to change the goal-keepers around in the second half, and as Beaconhurst began to play with a little more determination, the game was slightly better balanced. The hosts scored once more for 5-0 victory. Beaconhurst girls have lots to practise in the forthcoming seasion to improve skills and teamwork. Player of the match was H Wilkinson.
The 1st year girls were very eager to get the season off to a winning start, and were striking at the opposition goal from the start. They were stunned however, when QVS scored first. This did not deter the players who renewed the attack through some good play from Player of the Match - J Lowrie, and through good teamwork. A Shephard equalised for Beaconhurst, and this opened the flood gates as she scored another four. K Tobin scored two and J Whittaker, one. QVS scored a second to give a final score of 8-2.
Well done 1st year team - your enthusiasm was great to see!
