The following represented the 1st XI E. McCowen*, A. Masefield*, A. Stephenson*, R. Wareham*, L. Copley*, A. Fowler*, L. Fowler*, A. Rosindale*, S. Jackson*, N. Westwood, J. Thompson, E. Ward, A. Suttill, C. Cooper, I. Pollard, J. Webster.
GIRLS' HOCKEY "Winning isn't important... it's everything!" Or is it? The 1st XI this season ably led by Emmy McCowen improved dramatically as a direct result of losing. Perhaps losing (some games) is good for a team? Reflecting on a season invariably brings back the superb goals, such as Ronnie Wareham who scored against Durham and Scarborough, and the hard fought, high quality games such as those the team played and won against Ackworth and The Mount. But the key to this success probably hinged upon one particular loss. In the Under 18 Tournament the team reached the semi-final and played Tadcaster. High quality hockey and one hundred per cent effort produced only a draw. Even extra time failed to provide a winner and so the match was decided on penalty flicks. Two rounds of flicks proved inconclusive and finally a "sudden death" round was needed. Tension was high and when the team lost, there was initially disappointment. Such events have a positive result for the shared experience of such a loss created the team! Until then eleven players had turned out. Afterwards the 1st XI was a team, and when they met strong opposition later on in the team this quality often gave them the edge over teams who had played together for much longer.
* Colours The following represented the 2nd XI R. Batty, C. Berry, C. Cooper, S. Durham, M. Gibb, C. Farrow, S. Hamilton, S. Musgrave, I. Pollard, R. Robertson, A. Suttill, E. Ward, J. Webster, E. Copley, S. Panitzke, S. Pitt. The following represented the Indoor Team S. Wareham, S. Jackson, J. Thompson, E. Bowling, A. Suttill, N. Westwood. Results — 1st XI Opponents The Mount Old Peterites Queen Margaret's York College U.18 Rally at The Mount v Joseph Rowntree v The Mount v Queen Margaret's B v York Sixth Form Semi-Final v Tadcaster * Lost on penalty flicks Giggleswick St. Aidan's York Sixth Form College Edinburgh Tour v St. Margaret's v Fettes College 2nd XI v Royal Dick Veterinary College The Mount Ackworth Old Peterites Durham School Worksop College Scarborough College
On the tour to Edinburgh this experience stood them in good stead and after an initial defeat on Saturday by our hosts the 1st XI played some excellent hockey on Sunday (despite a late night on Saturday after the visit to see South Pacific at the theatre!). Our hosts in Scotland, St. Margaret's School, were very gracious and generous with their hospitality. A new addition to this year's fixture list were the games against Old Peterites. These proved most enjoyable and it is a pleasure to see that many of our former players have maintained an interest in hockey at University level. Of note, for those who collect records, was the appearance in the second Old Peterite game of three players with the same surname, two of whom played in goal, plus a set of twins (non-identical), all of whom played well! (A prize will be awarded to the first person to send in the correct answer.) The Second XI, captained by Rachel Batty, struggled early in the season to find their form and it was a great pleasure to see their marked improvement in the second half of the term. Determination, enthusiasm, inspired captaincy and increasing efforts from the forwards finally produced some good results. In their own way, like the First Eleven, the Seconds learned that winning isn't everything (but occasionally it helps!). Apart from outdoor games the Indoor Team, captained by Ronnie Wareham, played in the North Yorkshire Indoor Tournament and in the St. Peter's Tournament. In both cases their lack of experience told against them but their efforts should pay dividends next season. All of those who have played hockey for the School have given a great deal and I trust that they have enjoyed it. The Jackson-Pacey Cup for the most improved player was awarded eponymously to Sophie Jackson. My thanks go to those who have helped the games to run well: Mr. Guy Shuttleworth and Mrs. Val Taylor for their umpiring, Mrs. Jean Pulleyn for looking after the kit and Mr. John Hall for his preparation of the pitches. D. M. Paterson
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Games were cancelled against St. Aidan's, Leeds High School, Ashville, Lady Lumley's, College of Ripon St. John, Retiring Captain's. Played 21 Won 8 Drawn 8 Lost 5 Goals For 31 Against 23 2nd XI Opponents Queen Margaret's Ashville College Fulford School Giggleswick School York Sixth Form College The Mount Pocklington School Bootham School Durham School Worksop College Scarborough College
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