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U16 County Hockey Champions
Remember, remember the 2nd November
Gunpowder, treason and plot......................
Light the blue touch paper and the U16 County Hockey Tournament was off!
The High School team shot out of the blocks v BMS and Frankie Scott's opening goal from the edge of the 'D' was hit like a rocket and her second strike was equally explosive. A goal by Rosie Knight and three from Claudia Barker was a reward for some clever movement down the right with Hannah Ayres, Izzy Pugh, Becca Wilkinson and Maya Thrasher all involved. A 6-0 victory provided the perfect start but the fireworks were just beginning!
Jess Logan continued to be a mere spectator in goal in the next game against Sharnbrook. The Becky Duo, Dorgham and Burgoine, kept the door firmly shut at the back before Rosie Knight ghosted in on the left post to open the scoring. Becky Wright had an impressive game and added a second after a neat exchange of passes with Claudia. Frankie's finish was emphatic from a penalty corner and Claudia added the fourth for a convincing victory.
Challney were next up and it was High 5's all round as Rosie Leech bagged two goals, Ellie Oakley one from close range and Becca Wilkinson and Frankie Scott powered in a goal apiece from the edge of the circle for a 5-0 win. The team were on fire and were ready for the sparks to fly in the final game - their opponents - Dame Alice!
The green shirts tore into the light blue defence and lay siege to their goal. Their goalkeeper made a string of great saves but we had the ability, motivation and attitude and were not to be denied! A barrage of penalty corners, a shot that rattled the post and several near misses before Frankie Scott broke the deadlock with a stunning corner strike and Claudia Barker added a second to complete a 2-0 victory. 17 goals scored and none conceded - BEDFORD HIGH ARE U16 COUNTY CHAMPIONS FOR 2009!
Congratulations to all the girls - next stop the Midlands Zonal round on 16 November!
Team: R Wright (c), J Logan, R Burgoine, S Skipper, R Dorgham, R Wilkinson, F Scott, I Pugh, H Ayres, M Thrasher, C Hall, R Leech, E Oakley, C Barker, F Jensen, R Knight.
