Category: Sport
The U14A team dominated their game against Norwich, played at the Harleston Magpies ground last Thursday. They must have had 80% of possession and were often entrenched in Norwich’s half but the goals proved difficult to come by, with a combination of good goalkeeping and near misses. Despite frustration mounting, the girls showed patience and were finally rewarded with a super goal from captain Molly Marshall with a drag flick from a short corner. Player of the match went to April Hill in the first half and Molly Marshall in the second half. Julia Long also had a particularly good game up front, working extremely hard creating space and closing down play; and overall the whole squad played well as a team.
Meanwhile the U14 B team had an altogether more comfortable afternoon, winning well by 4-0 in a game where the goals flowed more easily thanks to an equally dominant performance against Norwich but better outcomes between the posts!
A Hat-trick for Patrick but the team ran out of steam!
Match lost by 8 – 6.
A multinational band of eager 2nd team footballers were in high spirits at kick-off at the prospect of playing their first competitive fixture of the season. Sporting the continental formation of 3-2-1-3-1 things looked good as we sprinted into a 5-0 lead after 20 minutes of play. Captain Will Evans-Hendrick and lone striker Henry Bange were both on target but it was new-boy Patrick “the Hat-trick” Frebel who stole the limelight with assured finishing giving Woodbridge a 5 – 2 lead at half-time. Patrick was to add to his haul with a neat top-corner finish with the outside of his boot at the start of the second half. Surely no team can surrender a 6 – 2 advantage with only 25 minutes to play?!?!?! Cue catastrophic capitulation. Woodbridge ran out of legs; the forward line failed to hold the ball up, the defence fluffed their clearances and the midfield went missing. Despite heroics in goal by Will Jennings RHS caught up with our score and overtook us leaving everyone lost for words. Hopefully we will show greater resolve in our next match.
The C and D teams had a busy afternoon of matches at the Orwell Park Hockey Tournament. After a slow start with a 2 – 0 loss the C were unbeaten for the rest of the tournament. This positioning really improved as they came together as a team. They finished with an exciting match against Framlingham Prep (2nd overall) holding them to a 0 – 0 draw. They were a worthy 4th place. The D Team came together well for their first game on astro this year. It was a fantastic learning experience as the girls began to look for spaces to pass to. Well done to the Goal Keepers Havannah and Amora who had an excellent afternoon of hockey.
It was an encouraging start to the season for The Abbey girls’ hockey teams away at Littlegarth.
The A Team were two goals down in the second half and then with ten minutes left to play they suddenly improved their structure, fought hard and went on to score 2 goals. Littlegarth responded with another attack but The Abbey team defended well and turned the game round with their third goal being scored in the last two minutes of the game. A tremendous team performance, great start to the season and encouraging to see a fantastic comeback, whilst under pressure.
At half time the C team were 1 – 0 up. They dominated the first half and were unlucky not to score more goals. In the second half they kept the lead right up until the last few minutes when Littlegarth managed to score. The final score was 1 – 1.
The B and D Teams had a lot of possession, but were unable to hit the ball past the GK. Both teams worked hard and their positioning improved. An area for improvement is to hit the ball harder.
Reception children (and teachers!) are keeping fit and healthy by going for a fun run in the mornings.
The U11A team give three cheers after a hard fought match
Well played to the U11 boys’ rugby teams who both opened the season with wins over Holmwood House. The A team won 2 tries to 1 with Luca and Fred both scoring tries. Jonjo and Jack P both made huge contributions in defence and attack. The B team played some great rugby in their 5 try to 4 victory. A special mention must go to Justin, Tolly and Oscar who all played their first rugby match for the Abbey.
Coverage of the 20th Bridge Charity Cycle ride which took place on Saturday 24 June. 26 Woodbridge School teachers, pupils and parents cycled 89 miles from London to Woodbridge, raising £10,000 for the Bridge School in London.
A great way to finish the team athletics this season. The year 9 boys and girls having qualified at Northgate earlier this term, went onto competed at the Suffolk Schools Athletics County Finals at Bury yesterday. Both teams were crowned County Champions!
Points were awarded for placing’s and the girls finished on 111 points, ahead of second place Northgate on 104, County Upper 3rd, RHS 4th St Benedict 5th and Thurleston 6th. The Boys scored 95 points with Westborne second on 90 points, County Upper 3rd, Farlingaye 4th, King Edward 5th and Castlehill Manor 6th. A special mention must go to those who stepped into an event they were not expecting following absence or injury, without you we would not have won. Too many firsts to mention but all looks good for a few records to be broken tomorrow on Sports day.
Played 5
Won 4
Lost 1
V Hartismere won 7½ – 2½
V KEGS won 6½ – 5
V Chantry lost 5½ – 6
V Ormiston Academy, Sudbury won 8½ – 5
V Thomas Mills won 6 – 5
We travelled to Sudbury feeling confident but knowing that anything can happen during a tournament! We knew we had to try and score on every ball as there were only 20 good balls per innings. It was a very hot day but the girls were concentrating well and understood the tactics involved. Olivia Buchanan’s bowling was exceptional, the ball had very little pace and came in at a steep angle so the competition had real problems connecting with the ball so they were unable to hit the ball any distance. Clara Simpson made some excellent catches and was quick to cover 3rd post. On second post Molly Marshall was superb, flinging herself at every ball so she could stump multiple people out at second. At fourth post Ariane had good catches and managed to stop rounders being scored. As backstop Jess Elmer threw accurately and closed the game down quickly. In the deeps the girls covered any decent hits effectively, fielding the ball into second post or third post to prevent rounders being scored. Once in bat the girls were ferocious. Olivia, Clara, Ella Walker, Molly, Olivia Bedford and Emily White sending the ball miles. It was a very exciting competition with some interesting moments, but the girls deserved their victory.
We were delighted to welcome Olympic athlete Donna Fraser to Woodbridge yesterday. Donna spent the afternoon at The Abbey teaching pupils from Year 5 and 6 at The Abbey, and Year 9 pupils from the Senior School.
An amazing experience for them and a very enjoyable one for Donna who wrote to Mr Simpson to say how much fun she had working with our terrific pupils.
