Garrick Cup

A team of Yr 5 and Yr 6 pupils went to South Moreton yesterday afternoon and played in the Garrick Cup semi final. We met Hagbourne, our friendly rivals, in this match and what a game it was! Ladygrove Park played keenly and enthusicatically. Tom Williams scored a brilliant goal and after the first half we were 1 – 0 up. The second half was just as tight but 2 goals from Katherine Burns meant the game ended 3-0 to us and our place in the final was secure.

In the final we played against a very strong team from Fir Tree School. It was a very tough game – the marking from both sides was excellent; the passing was accurate and the defence brilliant.  2 fabulous goals from Kate Millar and Jon Collins were scored during the first half. Fir Tree scored a great goal too leaving the score 2-1 to us after the first half.  The second half was even tighter than the first; both teams were marking and passing fantastically. In the final minute Benji became injured but was incredibly brave and decided to carry on the match. What a decision!  He went on to score a cracking goal shortly followed by another from Lucy Grain! What a game! The final whistle blew! 4-1 to Ladygrove Park!

Congratulations to all members of the team, who were a pleasure to be with and were a great credit to themselves and the school. A big thank you also to the parents who helped with transport and came along to support.