Sports Round Up of the Week

Hockey

KH U10/U11 vs Moor Park

Twenty U10 and U11 girls travelled to Moor Park on Wednesday afternoon for two exciting matches.

Miss Lake’s team played first in a thrilling, end-to-end game. Moor Park dominated early on, but India and Annie worked tirelessly in defence, with India making some superb clearances and Charlotte P pulled off several vital saves in goal, recognised by the Moor Park coach.

After half-time, King’s Hawford found their rhythm – Simi and Fliss made key tackles, leading to goals from Simi and Daisy. Abi’s determination and consistent effort on the pitch earned her Player of the Match.

After a short break, Mrs Halpin’s team took to the field with great energy.

Ellie H and Elise impressed with their speed and control, while Charlotte F and Florrie stood firm in defence. Jasmine’s superb skill and confident strikes from the top of the D secured multiple goals and Player of the Match.

The U11 girls now look forward to their Cardiff Sports Tour fixtures at the end of this week!

KH U10/U11 vs The Elms School  

The Year 5 girls’ hockey team travelled to The Elms for a challenging and competitive fixture this week.

Right from the first whistle, it was clear that The Elms would be tough opponents, and the match proved to be a real test for the King’s Hawford team.

Despite the pressure, the Hawford girls showed fantastic resilience throughout. Ffion was outstanding in defence, consistently reading the game well and making crucial tackles to keep The Elms at bay. Her calmness under pressure, along with Nina as Goalkeeper, and strong clearances helped give the team confidence during some intense periods of play.

It was a tough game overall, with both teams battling hard in midfield and creating chances. Although Hawford didn’t come away with a win this time, the girls never gave up and continued to fight until the final whistle.

There’s lots to work on going forward, but this was a great learning experience and the team can be proud of their effort, determination, and positive attitude. Player of the match was Ffion W.

Well done, girls – onwards and upwards!

Mrs Butt’s team showed great resilience and progressed their play in every quarter they played.

Ariana worked hard up front making herself available to receive passes from midfielders Aurelia, Vivienne and Adelyn. Zara, Valerie and Eleanor held tight at the back as the last line of defense to protect Tilly in goal. Zara and Adelyn particularly impressed with their consistent ball pace getting the ball up the pitch with hard, flat passes.

Vivienne dominated in the midfield covering a huge proportion of the pitch. She was subsequently nominated player of the match by the opposition for her tireless effort throughout the game, whilst Tilly was nominated player of the match by Mrs Butt. Tilly made some incredible saves in goal with both pad and glove and cleared the ball with power at every opportunity.

A fantastic performance!

Rugby

U8 Boys Tag Rugby Festival at King’s Hawford

On a bright and lively afternoon, King’s Hawford proudly hosted an U8 Tag Rugby Festival, welcoming teams from Winterfold, King’s St Alban’s, and RGS The Grange. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for young players to come together for an afternoon of hard work, fun, and valuable skill development.

The King’s Hawford boys played brilliantly throughout the festival, showcasing excellent teamwork, enthusiasm, and a growing understanding of the game. They scored plenty of well-worked tries and showed great determination in defence, working hard to improve their positioning and shape.

The spirit of the festival was one of encouragement and enjoyment, with children, coaches, and parents all contributing to a positive and energetic atmosphere. It was a wonderful celebration of rugby and sportsmanship, and a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon for all involved.

U11 Boys Rugby vs Winterfold 

King’s Hawford’s U11 rugby teams hosted Winterfold for a highly enjoyable and competitive home fixture.

Mr Hodgkins’s team took to the field with great energy and focus, ready for what turned out to be a superb and well-matched contest.

The game was a try-fest from start to finish, with both sides playing with real attacking intent and creativity. King’s Hawford showed excellent progress in their ball handling, with some slick passing moves leading to well-worked tries. Defensively, the boys worked hard to improve their tackling technique and game awareness, showing great determination to track back and organise themselves under pressure.

It was a thoroughly entertaining afternoon of rugby, played in a great spirit, with both teams benefiting from the opportunity to test their skills in such an evenly matched encounter. Well done to all involved.

The boys are now thoroughly looking forward to their weekend matches as part of the annual sports tour to Cardiff.

Cross country

U11 Cross Country Competition at Winterfold

On the afternoon of Monday 6th October, a team of Year 5 and 6 children from King’s Hawford travelled to Winterfold School to compete in a cross country event involving pupils from 11 different schools across the region.

The competition saw the children take on a challenging and varied course, featuring tough inclines and uneven terrain. Despite the physical demands, the King’s Hawford runners demonstrated impressive levels of determination and grit throughout the afternoon. From the starting whistle to the final sprint across the finish line, every member of the team gave their all and represented the school with pride.

The resilience shown by the children was matched by a strong sense of camaraderie, as they supported one another and celebrated each other’s efforts. Competing against such a large field of schools made for an exciting and competitive event, and the King’s Hawford team rose to the occasion with enthusiasm and spirit.

Well done to all the pupils involved for their effort, perseverance, and excellent sportsmanship.