Girls’ U14 Calderdale hockey champions 2008 – NHGS

The U14 girls’ hockey team competed in their annual tournament on Tuesday 11 th March at Park Lane school. They were in a pool with Crossley Heath, Holy Trinity and Rastrick.

In the first match v Rastrick after a slow start, the girls managed to score 3 quick goals to secure their first win. Goal scorers were Charlie Moss (2 goals – one a reverse stick shot) and Emily Marshall. Next match was against the old enemy Crossleys! The girls started to find their form and scored twice to register another victory – goal scorers – Moss and Marshall again. The final game in the pool was against Holy Trinity who proved a tougher opponent. After several minutes of stalemate, Emily Marshall managed to slot the ball home against a strong Trinity GK to move the girls forward to the semi finals as winners of their group.

NHGS played Rishworth (who are usually very strong) in the semis. After a quick tactical chat, the NHGS girls set about trying to overcome this very well drilled and well organised team. Again it was a very close game with both teams having chances; Rishworth were looking particularly threatening on the break. However it was the NHGS girls who asserted themselves and held their shape to deny the Rishworth team the goals they needed. In fact, North Halifax took real control and scored an excellent goal by Charlie Moss which took them into the final!

After a heavy downpour, the final got underway versus Ryburn who had won through from the other pool. NHGS were buzzing after their semi final win and started as they meant to go on, scoring 3 quick goals in the first half! Impressive team goals were scored by Harriet Wood, Charlie Moss and Emily Marshall. 2 nd half saw the opposition come back into the game, but NHGS stood firm with crucial challenges by Alice Young and Sarah Vine in defence. Fiona Pilling topped off a stunning performance with a 4 th goal in the second half, crowning NHGS Calderdale champions 2008!!!

Congratulations to the squad who played incredibly well and totally outclassed other teams in Calderdale on this occasion. Particular mention goes to Charlie Moss who was playing up a year (she is only in Y8), and was top scorer for the team with 5 goals. Also credit goes to Alice Buckle in goal (also in Year 8) who kept a clean sheet for the whole tournament!

Many Thanks to Jenni Brennan and Amy Moore for their help with running this tournament.

Squad members were:

• Emily Marshall
• Alice Young (captain)
• Sarah Vine
• Amy Campsall
• Sammy Wright
• Celia Benfield
• Rose Allcock
• Alice Buckle
• Harriet Wood
• Fiona Pilling
• Charlie Moss

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U13 NHGS Girls’ hockey team – Calderdale champions 2008

The U13 team travelled to Park lane yesterday to take part in their annual Calderdale hockey tournament. NHGS were drawn in a pool with Brooksbank, Hipperholme Grammar, Ryburn and Crossley Heath.

The girls got off to a good start with a 3-1 win over Brooksbank and a 2-0 win over Hipperholme. They then faced a tough match against Ryburn who were down to seven players. With a man down Ryburn played with added heart and were very difficult to break down. NHGS struggled to get clear shots at goal and drew the match 0-0. The final game in the pool was against Crossley Heath. The girls played their best hockey yet beating crossley’s convincingly 3-0 with 2 goals from Charlie Moss and 1 from Lauren Barrett. They qualified as winners of their group and went into the semi final against Hipperholme and Lightcliffe.

The NHGS girls outclassed their opposition and scored some excellent goals. Charlie Moss was outstanding again and scored a hat trick. Luan Swainbank added to the scoreline with her first goal of the tournament. On to the final against Rishworth.

Rishworth are always very tough opponents and the NHGS team were worried about playing them. The game got off to a cagey start with both teams having chances. The deadlock was eventually broken by Moss with a straight strike from a penalty corner. Rishworth had some spells of possession which threatened the NHGS goal but Ella Davies and Alice Buckle stood firm in defence. NHGS consolidated their lead with a second goal from Luanne Swainbank with 2 minutes to go. The girls soaked up the pressure as Rishworth tried to hit back but it was too little too late! The U13 team were crowned Calderdale champions 2008.

Particular mention must go to the performance of Charlie Moss who scored 10 goals in the tournament and was named as “player of the tournament” – a truly outstanding achievement.

The team were:

Charlie Moss (captain)
Alice Buckle (GK)
Ella Davies
Rachel Cole
Charlotte Greenwood
Sophie Hardy
Lauren Barrett
Luanne Swainbank
Isabelle Mooney

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