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The Old Ratclifan 2013 | Introductionhe Old Ratclifan 2013 | Ratclifan Association Sports Events
The Taylor Mixed Hockey Cup
Sunday 8th September 2013
Old Ratcliffians: 3 Ratcliffe College: 1
At last, the sun shone for the return lead. The majority of the play was in
of the Old Ratcliffians to their old and around the School’s ‘D’, yet the
stomping ground, and a young Old score line remained at 1-0 until half
Ratcliffian squad it was. With a time, with the School owing much of
squad of nineteen, the latest male this to their keeper.
leavers were introduced to a game of
fives to see who went in goal, as the The half time whistle brought about
four options thought to be available a much-needed rest for the Old Rats
weren’t. How Charlie Dolan (13) and a clear message of ‘let the ball do
didn’t go in goal, even though he lost the work’, as the School were showing
at fives, is still a mystery. fitness levels that the Old Rats were Gareth Lloyd presents the cup to the
lacking. In the second half, as no-one wining captain, James Taylor (04)
The opening exchanges were quick was willing to go in goal, we ventured
and, although the School didn’t have out in the Baa Baas spirit that this
their strongest line-up out, they still match usually evokes and played as Thank you to all the Old Rats (young
tested the Old Rats. However, some eleven outfielders. Our dominance told and old) who turned out, to the
excellent link-up play ended in Sarah and OR Captain, James Taylor (04), umpires for keeping the game flowing
Kerridge (12) diverting Rose Borrajo’s doubled the lead after a well-placed and to everyone for playing it in the
(13) early cross past the School’s reverse stick strike. However, the right spirit. See you again next year!
keeper to give the Old Rats an early School started to gain territory and, Squad: Rose Borrajo (13), Rebecca
with the Old Rats playing a very fluid Taylor (10), Katherine Threadgold
system (at times Matt Howard (13) (13), Rebecca Pawley (12), Hazel
was the lone ranger at the back), the Dearson (12), Hollie Stone (07),
School pulled a goal back when the Sarah Kerridge (12), Georgina
Old Rats found a goalkeeper - perhaps Kerridge (12), Sophie Montgomery-
we should have kept eleven outfield Stuart (10), James Taylor (04), Tom
players! Sarah Kerridge (12) was in Pawley (13), Tom Foulds (07), Joe
the right place at the right time to Gerighty (13), James Waddington
re-establish the Old Rats’ two-goal (12), Andrew Yell (82), Andrew
lead and, despite some interesting Thomas (85), Matt Howard (13),
umpiring (I quote, “I’m trying to get Walter Yell (13) and Charlie Dolan
them another scoring opportunity!”), (13).
the Old Rats held on to see the game James Taylor (04)
The Old Ratcliffan Mixed Hockey Team out and earn the trophy outright. Hockey Captain
SAVE THE DATE! OLD RATCLIFFIANS REUNION WEEKEND
Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th July 2014
The 1964 Ratcliffe Swimming Team The 1964 1st XI Cricket Team
Class of ‘64 – Celebrate your 50th Anniversary!
Classes of ‘54, ‘74, ‘84, ‘94 and ‘04 – don’t miss a chance to celebrate a significant anniversary of the date you
left school! Further details will be available in the New Year on the website: www.ratcliffianassociation.co.uk
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The Old Ratclifan 2013 | Introductionhe Old Ratclifan 2013 | Ratclifan Association Sports Events
The Taylor Mixed Hockey Cup
Sunday 8th September 2013
Old Ratcliffians: 3 Ratcliffe College: 1
At last, the sun shone for the return lead. The majority of the play was in
of the Old Ratcliffians to their old and around the School’s ‘D’, yet the
stomping ground, and a young Old score line remained at 1-0 until half
Ratcliffian squad it was. With a time, with the School owing much of
squad of nineteen, the latest male this to their keeper.
leavers were introduced to a game of
fives to see who went in goal, as the The half time whistle brought about
four options thought to be available a much-needed rest for the Old Rats
weren’t. How Charlie Dolan (13) and a clear message of ‘let the ball do
didn’t go in goal, even though he lost the work’, as the School were showing
at fives, is still a mystery. fitness levels that the Old Rats were Gareth Lloyd presents the cup to the
lacking. In the second half, as no-one wining captain, James Taylor (04)
The opening exchanges were quick was willing to go in goal, we ventured
and, although the School didn’t have out in the Baa Baas spirit that this
their strongest line-up out, they still match usually evokes and played as Thank you to all the Old Rats (young
tested the Old Rats. However, some eleven outfielders. Our dominance told and old) who turned out, to the
excellent link-up play ended in Sarah and OR Captain, James Taylor (04), umpires for keeping the game flowing
Kerridge (12) diverting Rose Borrajo’s doubled the lead after a well-placed and to everyone for playing it in the
(13) early cross past the School’s reverse stick strike. However, the right spirit. See you again next year!
keeper to give the Old Rats an early School started to gain territory and, Squad: Rose Borrajo (13), Rebecca
with the Old Rats playing a very fluid Taylor (10), Katherine Threadgold
system (at times Matt Howard (13) (13), Rebecca Pawley (12), Hazel
was the lone ranger at the back), the Dearson (12), Hollie Stone (07),
School pulled a goal back when the Sarah Kerridge (12), Georgina
Old Rats found a goalkeeper - perhaps Kerridge (12), Sophie Montgomery-
we should have kept eleven outfield Stuart (10), James Taylor (04), Tom
players! Sarah Kerridge (12) was in Pawley (13), Tom Foulds (07), Joe
the right place at the right time to Gerighty (13), James Waddington
re-establish the Old Rats’ two-goal (12), Andrew Yell (82), Andrew
lead and, despite some interesting Thomas (85), Matt Howard (13),
umpiring (I quote, “I’m trying to get Walter Yell (13) and Charlie Dolan
them another scoring opportunity!”), (13).
the Old Rats held on to see the game James Taylor (04)
The Old Ratcliffan Mixed Hockey Team out and earn the trophy outright. Hockey Captain
SAVE THE DATE! OLD RATCLIFFIANS REUNION WEEKEND
Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th July 2014
The 1964 Ratcliffe Swimming Team The 1964 1st XI Cricket Team
Class of ‘64 – Celebrate your 50th Anniversary!
Classes of ‘54, ‘74, ‘84, ‘94 and ‘04 – don’t miss a chance to celebrate a significant anniversary of the date you
left school! Further details will be available in the New Year on the website: www.ratcliffianassociation.co.uk
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