The U11 football team took part in a competitive 8-school tournament on Saturday, featuring two groups of four teams. Drawn into a tough group, our boys battled hard in each of their three-group stage matches, but despite their best efforts, the results didn’t go our way, and we narrowly lost all three games.
Hawthorns 4-1 loss
Caterham 4-0 loss
Banstead Prep 2-1 loss
The team refocused their energy in the Plate semi-final, putting in a fantastic performance to secure a well-earned 1-0 victory over Aberdour School. The boys showed real grit and composure under pressure, with strong defending and a clinical penalty proving the difference.
In the Plate final, the team faced another strong opponent and pushed them all the way in a close and tense encounter. Despite creating chances and defending bravely, we fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat to Copthorne.
The boys should be extremely proud of their efforts. They showed real improvement throughout the day, growing in confidence and cohesion as a team. Their efforts were rewarded with a well-deserved silver medal in the Plate competition – a reflection of their resilience and positive attitude. Well done, team!
Well done to everyone!
Mr Smith & Miss Lomax