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The Old Ratcliffan 2010 | The Ratcliffan association sports events Old Ratcliffians’ Mixed Hockey Match Sunday 19th September 2010 Old Ratcliffians: 5 Ratcliffe: 5 With 16 Old Ratcliffians spanning as the first with the school continuing a number of years turning up, and to use the fresh legs on the sideline. a guest appearance from one of The back and forth battle of the the Australian GAP students to scoreboard continued with the school once again take up the challenge going up 3-2 from a good deflection Gareth presents the trophy to both of the young Ratcliffians, another at the far post before another through enthralling match was produced. ball from James Charnock (09) sliced captains, James Taylor and Laura Yell through the school’s midfield and Given that a number of the ORs defence. This found James Taylor free to keeping the Thistlewaite trophy in hadn’t picked up a hockey stick in in the ‘D’ to bring the ORs level with March whilst the girls look to regain a number of months/years, it was a reverse stick shot from the edge of control of the netball trophy. inevitable that they would make a the ‘D’. However, the ORs were once cautious start, but knew that when again unable to hold on to their lead Thanks to everyone that played, from a chance came it had to be taken. and the school side went 4-3 up until the most recent leavers to those that After a couple of wasted chances, a clever passing move between Alex left before most of the people on the a ‘well-worked’ short corner routine Currie-Clarke (02) and James Taylor pitch were born (sorry Andy!). was expertly tapped in by Alex (04) tore the school side apart and For the second year in a row, Old Currie-Clarke (02) to give the ORs a Alex was able to slide the ball between Ratcliffian Andy Yell (82) played with worthy lead. With a large squad on the goalkeeper’s legs. his 2 daughters; Sophie (10) for the the sidelines for the score, the ORs Old Ratcliffians this year, and Laura realised that the school would have Again the ORs were unable to hold for the school. Not a bad effort! the legs on us for the whole game, onto the lead and entered the last so needed to play sensible hockey. couple of minutes 5-4 down. With Old Ratcliffians’ Squad: Phil Lawton However, this didn’t happen and the a short corner won with seconds to (08), James Charnock (09), Alex school came back strong and took a go Alex Currie-Clarke (02) kept his Currie-Clarke (02), James Taylor 2-1 lead shortly before half-time. composure and slotted home the (04), Nick Charlish (10), Ben Palmer equaliser with the last hit of the game. (10), Alex Keyworth (10), Andy An excellent through ball was calmly With four substitutes to the School’s Yell (82), Gus Kelly (10), Lorna finished by captain, James Taylor (04, XI, it was pleasing to see everyone Rowley (10), Sophie Yell (10), Holly to put the ORs back in with a shout at put so much effort in, especially for Houghton (10), Emily Harrison (09), half-time with the score at 2-2. Apart a couple of the girls, Holly Houghton Charlotte Dolan (07) and Sarah Wynn from everyone taking on much needed (10) and Emily Harrison (09), who (GAP Student). fluids during the break, the message were playing against people in their was to let the ball do the work and year group. After an enthralling game, Thanks also to Freddie Bainbridge keep possession for longer periods to a well deserved draw meant that the (08) for umpiring. frustrate the school team. James Taylor ORs kept the trophy for another year. The second half began as frantically The boys now look ahead Hockey Captain Both Teams- no hard feelings! 1