Although the spring term is our netball term, the U. 14's were entered in the York & District Hockey Rally in March. After a three month break from hockey, they fought well in all their matches, again displaying some constructive and positive team work. They did not lose any of their matches in the rally, but unfortunately failed to qualify for the semi-finals, finishing third in their section. Matches against Joseph Rowntrees, Bray ton High and The Mount resulted in 0-0 draws, but the team beat Sherburn 1-0 and York College 2-0.
2nd VII The 2nd VII had a successful season losing only one of their eight fixtures. The standard of the 2nd VII is improving yearly and the team presents a good opportunity for the Vth as well as the Vlth to gain match practice. Other than the fixture against Queen Margaret's which was well contested and of a good standard none of the other teams came near to beating the 2nd VII and this was due to superior passing by all players. The shooters of M. Gibb, A. Farley and V. Robinson played with consistency and determination. C. Cranston was an able defence and captained with enthusiasm.
Girls who represented the U.14 Hockey team in the 90/91 season were: D. Lipman, H. Fieldsend, C. Dixon, L. Evans, K. Pittman, C. Hook, A. Zimmermann, R. OwenBarnett, L. Thompson, J. Toms, M. Tyler-Childs, V. Jelbert, J. Tetlow. D. M. Westgate
Results: v Giggleswick Away v Queen Margaret's Home v Mount St. Mary's Home v Worksop College Home v Bootham Home v Scarborough College Home v Woodhouse Grove Away Barnard Castle their 1st v St. Peter's 2nd Home their 2nd v St. Peter's U. 16 Home
NETBALL 1st VII Netball continued to flourish during the Spring Term although several matches were cancelled due to poor weather conditions. The 1st VII had only three colours from the previous year and it took a while to select the eventual team. It was promising that three Vth years played regularly and will give the team stability for two more years. A weakened team were unlucky to lose 16-22 to Giggleswick who had two very tall shooters. They also lost narrowly to Mount St. Mary's by one goal(!) in the final seconds. A notable win followed over Worksop College, who had previously beaten Mount St. Mary's soundly. Everyone played very well and morale improved greatly from this point. The defence of S. Pitt, I. Pollard and E. Strong played particularly well throughout the season with Shelagh winning most of the rebounds and Isla making excellent clearance passes. C. Morris was a strong centre making many good interceptions. Isla proved to be as competent a captain as player and her organisation and enthusiasm were an inspiration to others. I thank her for all her help and congratulate Emily Strong who is next year's captain. Kesults: V Giggleswick V Queen Margaret's V Hymers College V York Vlth Form College V Mount St. Mary's V Worksop College V Bootham V Scarborough College V Woodhouse Grove
Away Home Home Home Away Home Home Home Away
16--22 14--12 15-- 7 13--19 15--16 16--14 2 1 - -10 23- - 8 28- - 9
2 3 - - 7 Won 13- -15 Lost 27- -19Won 18-- 7 Won 12-- 4 Won 17--12Won 27- -19Won 17-- 5 Won 29- -14Won
The following represented the team: R. Robertson, C. Cranston, V. Robinson, A. Farley, M. Gibb, M. Crowe, G. Taylor, K. Wood, H. Sans, L. Sans, D. Small, V. Rayment, K. Kealey.
U.15 VII The U.15 team had an excellent season, not losing a fixture. They played netball weekly in the Autumn Term and had two matches, beating both Manor School and Bootham with ease. The team was strengthened with the addition of Cenan Erkut in defence. Margaret Wood and Lucinda Francis, who played the shooters, did consistently well all season and were helped by accurate passing into the circle by Heidi Clark. Several matches in the Spring Term were cancelled but all seven fixtures were won, most by a large margin. Improvement was made throughout the term and the last four games were easily won. Jenifer Swallow as goalkeeper was outstanding and her marking ability contributed greatly to the lack of goals from the opposition. The season ended with the York Rally at Joseph Rowntree School. There were seven Schools to play in the section and the girls did well to win five of the matches and draw two. This resulted in a place in the semi-final as section runners-up. After a well contested game they lost to Huntington School, the eventual winners.
Lost Won Won Lost Lost Won Won Won Won
The following represented the team: S. Pitt*, I. Pollard*, E. Strong*, C. Morris*, K. Wood*, J. Thompson*, M. Gibb, V. Robinson, G. Taylor, A. Farley, M. Crowe. * denotes Colours. 72
