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SPORTS EVENTS

THE TAYLOR MIXED HOCKEY CUP

SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2019

This year’s match took place on a pleasantly warm and sunny Sunday, with two very youthful and talented teams excited to face the
annual clash between the College and the Old Ratcliffi ans. A good number of spectators also turned out to cheer on the two teams,
adding to the atmosphere and camaraderie of the day.
Following a defeat in 2018, the stakes were particularly high for the OR team, and this was refl ected in the energy and determination
of the players. This was, undoubtedly, one of the most end-to-end games in recent years. The School put out a superb side who had
a strong formation and impressive skills. However, this was matched by the strength of the OR side, meaning that both teams tried in
earnest to score against their opponents in an extremely close fi rst quarter.
The game saw plenty of goal shots and saves, with the School creating numerous chances on the counter-attack which were broken
down by the OR defence. Only during the second quarter were the ORs able to chalk up their fi rst goal, scored by Fin Back (19).

The next two quarters were hard fought, with the ORs conceding three goals to the School before coming back with a vengeance, thanks
to some fast counter-attacks, clever play and short-corner routines. Another goal from Fin Back, as well as three from Finlay Butler (15)
and one from James Waddington (11), put the ORs ahead at full time, leaving the fi nal match score at 6 – 3 to the Old Ratcliffi ans.
Thank you to all the players and spectators for supporting the event and making the occasion so enjoyable. I would like to encourage any
hockey players out there to join us for future events.

This year’s OR squad was: Charlotte Dickinson (12), Emily Harrison (11), Fin Back (19), Finlay Butler (15), Harry Antill (17), Imogen
Power (17), James Waddington (11), Jenna Pole (19), Joe Kainth (17), Joe Spillane (11), Katherine Threadgold (13), Krishna Naidu (99),
Olivia Back (18), Philip Lawton (08) and Sarah Kerridge (12).

Finlay Butler (15)

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