Football league game

On Monday our B team played Killigrew B in a league game. As usual it was a tight game with chances at both ends and some fine saves by Luca.  It was still 0-0 at the end of the first half.  In the second half we continued to battle and eventually it paid off with a goal to us.  We managed to keep the lead to win the game.

League Game

On Thursday our A team played a league match against Fleetville at home.  We started off well with some good passes and atacking football.  Unfortunately Fleetville got a break and scored quite early and we were unable to get a goal back.  In the second half, again we started off positively and looked strong until Fleetville got their second goal which we were unable to recover from.  Fred did some fantastic saves to keep the score line to just 2-0.  It was disappointing, but a match we can all learn from.

Cross Country Championships

On Wednesday our Cross Country Team took part in the Cross Country Championships at Wheatfeilds. There was, as usual, a large number of girls and boys from schools across St Albans takig part.  The course was one lap round a large field  with just one small hill to ascend.  All the children did brilliantly and I think most improved their positions from previous races.  Alice did particularly well finishing 8th in the girls race.   After this event the girls are now 4th our of 10 teams and boys are 7th our of 10 teams.
We now have a break until the next meet in March.

Wix Cup Football match

On Monday the A team played against Maple in the Wix Cup. This was a replay after the first match had ended in a draw.  We played extemely well and kept up the pressure of their defense until finally we scored late in the first half.  In the second half we kept battling and were the stronger side. Despite many more attempts on goal the score remained 1-0 to us. A great result as this means we go through to the next round of the Wix Cup.

Penalty Competition

Last Saturday 10 boys went to Clarence Park football ground, home of St Albans City Football Club, to take part in a penalty shoot out competition.  At the start of the match the boys were a guard of honour for the 2 teams.   The competition took part during the half time break of the St Albans City football match.  The boys were drawn against Skyswood.  Fred did an amazing job in goal saving 6 of their shots while our boys took some excellent penalties, almost all of which went in.  The final score was 8-4 to us.  This means we go through to the next round later in the season.
Well done boys!

City Cup match v Fleetville

On Monday the A team played Fleetville in the City Cup.  It was a very close game, but we seemd to have more of the chances. In the second half we finally broke through and scored.  But Fleetville came back and quickly scored an equaliser.  Then, with a short loss of concentration, Fleetville scored a second.  Despite quite a few attempts on goal we were unable to score again and the game ended in a loss to us 2-1.  It means our cup run has come to a very quick end.  However, there is still plenty to play for.

School Games Gold Award

We are really pleased to announce that we have been awarded the School Games Gold Award in recognition of all the opportunities for sport and young leadership within the school