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Rounders
SENIOR IX ROUNDERS
Despite many matches being rained off this season the competitive spirit of the IX always remained intact. This season saw the girls measure up victorious in matches against Ampleforth, and Pocklington. Their perseverance and enthusiastic approach helped the team win 4 out of their 5 games, only narrowly losing to a very competitive Sedbergh side.
The young team thrived for competition this season, and as a whole demonstrated vast technical improvements each week.
Communication was clear and precise, as the girls were encouraged to work together to get two batters out in one ball. It was most impressive to observe overall team improvements, particularly with the team’s batting, where all players were able to strike to ball well with real intent.
Our top batters, Amelia Blackburn and Maddy Wylie, didn’t fail to disappoint this season, hitting the ball consistently well to score numerous rounders at critical points. Charlotte Calvert also took some great catches at 1st base, linking well with Oenone Hedley in order to outwit their opposition this year.
It was a really enjoyable season for all involved. The girls not only reinforced their ability to compete against strong opposition, but also their individual growth as batters and fielders, along with their exemplary teamwork and spirit.
M. Wylie, C. Calvert, A. Blackburn, F. McDonald Wilson, I. Harrison, O. Hedley, A. Horner, E. Miles Kingston, A. Paul, L. Conroy, R. Bunn, R. Padgett.
UNDER-15S
The start of the summer term and once again Rounders was a popular choice for the girls. Training was met with enthusiasm as we worked hard on our fielding and striking skills, benefitting along the way with some cricket sessions.
We soon developed a consistent bowler, backstop, 1st base combination which throughout the season proved to be very instrumental in the overall results. Frightening at times with the speed the ball was thrown to first post. This combined with improvement in our hitting skills has seen the team overall have a successful season. All squad members have had the opportunity to represent the school in matches and have learnt along the way that small errors in the field can be punished by the opposition. As the season progressed confidence grew and team morale was high. Support and encouragement from team members and a desire to win have made this squad work as a unit.
Playing off posts has been beneficial making the gaps in the field much smaller for the opposition to aim at and back up in key positions has been rewarding. The girls have appreciated the difference between an ‘All Out’ innings compared to a ‘number of balls’ innings and the importance of stopping the scoring runner, our target to try and get two players out from one ball however still remains in match play albeit it has been achieved in practice.
My thanks to all for the commitment shown and to all the other coaches that have helped the team. Captain Millie Coleman has kept the team focused, led by example with an excellent season both in the field and striking. Well done all.
Squad: Millie Coleman (Captain) Alice Wilson, Pebbles Myers, Lottie Coombe, Kate Pearson, Emily Rastrick, Lucy Falconer, Fran Wilson, Jenny Greenwood, Lizzie Nelson, Rose Liley, Katie Padget, Mimi Naish, Eloise Horsefield, Kate Millmoody, Naomi.
Mrs Sellars
UNDER-14S
Despite a glorious start to the summer term the rain arrived in force during the latter half of the term which, unfortunately, impacted on a number of fixtures. All the girls who opted for rounders trained hard and it was pleasing to see the progress they all made throughout the year. The effort and commitment shown by the girls has also been appreciated. A thank you also to the tennis players who kindly stepped in to play for the team when requires – we hope you enjoyed it.
Unfortunately there was no House competition this season due to heavy rainfall on the schedule afternoons.
The following girls represented the U 14 team: C Hopwood, M Ake (Captain), E Roebuck, B Eaton, R Black, L Webster, G Szpak, E McNamara.
GIRLS’ ROUNDERS RESULTS 2019
DATE OPPOSITION 1ST 2ND U15 U14
11/05/19 Pocklington 16.5-14 - 18-8 1.5-14.5
13/05/19 The Mount - - 11-6 11.5-8
18/05/19 Sedbergh 12-14 - 15-21 17-10
21/05/19 Queen Margaret’s - - - -
