Sports Round up of The Week

Football

U9 Football vs Winterfold
On Tuesday afternoon the U9 boys football team matched up against a side from Winterfold School. The boys from both schools demonstrated impressive resilience despite the rainy conditions. The Hawford boys dominated much of the early exchanges and managed to score three quick-fire goals It was brilliant to see the boys using great footwork to skilfully manoeuvre past opposing defenders, making them a constant goal threat throughout the match. Mr Hodgkins was especially impressed with Cassian W and Rupert T for effectively applying the team’s target of passing the ball to teammates in space. A special mention should also go to William K and Casper H for stepping up from year 3 and performing well for the year 4 team during the second half.

U8 Football vs Winterfold

Our Under 8 footballers hosted a Winterfold side on a slightly blowy and drizzly afternoon on Tuesday this week. This was the outstanding performance of the season so far with the boys mounting wave upon wave of attack and scoring a number of well worked goals.  The team was also defensively astute denying the opposition many genuine opportunities to score.  Our very own David Ginola, Rupert C, scored a well taken brace of goals, Billy K scored a hatrick and a number of other players hit the back of the net.  The midfield was bossed by Noah P, Alex S-C and William C.  All in all, this was a fine performance that showed exactly how far the boys have come in a relatively short period of time.

Netball

 

U10 Girls’ Netball v The Bluecoat School 

Finally, the U10 Netball girls enjoyed a slightly warmer experience for fixtures this week with no frozen fingers and a little sunshine. They welcomed The Bluecoat School from Birmingham who brought brough four full teams, this allowed for every single girl in year 5 to represent King’s Hawford and to experience plenty of valuable court time.

King’s Hawford vs. Bluecoat U10 – Mrs Beech – Team 1

King’s Hawford, Team One, put on an impressive display of teamwork, determination, and resilience in their match against Bluecoat.

From the first whistle, the team worked seamlessly together, supporting each other, and building confidence throughout the game.

Strong centre-court play provided fluid transitions between attack and defence, while the defenders made crucial interceptions to disrupt Bluecoat’s attacking flow.

Despite the pressure on the King’s shooters, they remained composed, focusing on each shot with determination. Their perseverance paid off, as they continued to find the net under challenging conditions. The entire team played with grit, demonstrating their commitment and passion for the game. This was a fantastic performance that highlighted their teamwork and fighting spirit. Mrs Beech was thrilled with the result and delighted when Bluecoat chose Annie as player of the match.

King’s Hawford vs. Bluecoat U10 – Mrs Beech – Team 2

King’s Hawford, Team Two, started the match with energy and confidence, setting the tone early against a strong Bluecoat side. Facing a team from a much larger school, King’s showed they were more than capable of competing at a high level. Their ability to transition quickly between attack and defence was a key strength, ensuring they remained a threat throughout the end to end game.

One of the standout aspects of their performance was their adaptability. With positional rotations each quarter, the players adjusted seamlessly, maintaining their intensity and focus. Their defensive efforts were outstanding, particularly in shutting down Bluecoat’s centre passes and disrupting their rhythm.

Netball is built on executing the basics well, and Kings demonstrated this superbly. Every player stepped onto the court with a desire to succeed, showing resilience and determination until the final whistle.

Mrs Beech thought it was an excellent team performance where a well-deserved Ariana, received player of the match, thus proving Kings’ ability to compete with strength and confidence.

 

Mrs Butt’s Team 1

Daisy E led the team as captain, winning the first centre pass of the game to start the team off on the front foot. This group of girls made a strong start with some quick attacks up the court and some strong defence with Valerie and Georgia shutting down any of the Bluecoat advances. Abbie and Izzy made a solid start as the shooting pair to secure two well-earned goals in the first quarter followed swiftly by two more from Bella and Daisy in the second quarter. The passing through the centre to attacking third was particularly impressive from the King’s Hawford girls displaying some beautiful passing Netball and great teamwork. The girls can be proud of a well-earned win with Abbie T being named player of the match by the opposition.

Mrs Butt’s Team 2

The next team to take to the court were captained by Charlotte F who again won the toss to take the first centre pass. This team are building week on week and are starting to string together some well executed attacks with early balls into the shooters. Charlotte F and Jasmine O positioned themselves well in the circle to capitalise on the hard work through centre court putting four goals on the score sheet in the first quarter, laying down a solid base for the rest of the match. The whole team worked tirelessly in defence with Zara and Florrie making several crucial touches to spoil the Bluecoat attack where possible whilst Adelyn and Rosie were ready to scoop up any loose ball to gain possession. Overall, it was a very competitive and well-matched fixture with some really nice Netball on display, the girls can be happy to come away with a draw and some great experience to take forward to next weeks fixtures. A very well-deserved player of the match was awarded to Jasmine O by the opposition for her exceptional play in every area of the court.

The King’s Hawford U8/U9 mixed netball team demonstrated fantastic progress in their first game against Bluecoat. The team has been working hard on their shooting, marking, and defensive skills, and it was great to see this reflected in their performance.

Both teams were evenly matched, but King’s Hawford made the most of their goal-scoring opportunities. The players showcased impressive interception skills, disrupting the opposition’s play and regaining possession. The defensive unit worked tirelessly to mark their opponents and keep the ball out of the D, making it difficult for Bluecoat to score.

Strong communication and accurate passing were key to maintaining a fast-paced and fluid game. Movement across the court was excellent, with players working together to create attacking opportunities.

Mrs Beech was delighted with the team’s progress and was particularly impressed with their teamwork and determination. Players of the match were Tilly and Elizabeth for their super contributions to the game.

 

Kings Hawford vs Bluecoat 

Mrs Beech

The second game between King’s Hawford and Bluecoat was a closely contested match, with both teams displaying excellent skills and determination throughout all four quarters. Goals were scored at both ends, keeping the match competitive and exciting.

Under the Bee England Netball rules, the girls adapted well to different formations, demonstrating their versatility and understanding of the game. Every player showed individual progress, growing in confidence as the match progressed.

King’s Hawford’s movement was exceptional, with players running the lines well and maintaining strong positioning on the court. Their shooting accuracy was impressive, and it was great to see their confidence build with each goal. Passing was direct and effective, allowing for smooth transitions from defence to attack.

Mrs Beech was delighted with the team’s development and teamwork.

Player of the match was Sylvie for her excellent performance and contributions throughout the game.

Mrs Butt’s Team

This year 6 team showed tremendous teamwork throughout the match linking some really nice attacking play and consistently finishing their shots. They showed a fantastic ability to adapt to the 7 a-side format and the changes to the positions that this entails. Chloe T and Chloe S worked well together in the shooting positions to open the game with Elizabeth and Thea working hard in defence to limit any advances from the Bluecoat team. Jess K, Lily and Mary worked well together in the centre court area delivering early balls to the attack. The two middle quarters of the game saw King’s Hawford dominate the score line and secure the win for the team. A special mention to Elizabeth N who’s positioning and movement was exceptional throughout the game and Lily SH was nominated player of the match by the opposition for her excellent movement around the court and slick finishing as shooter. Overall a fantastic team performance.

 

King’s Hawford vs. RGS Springfield

A fantastic performance from the King’s Hawford team as they took on RGS Springfield in a well-contested netball match. All the girls played brilliantly, demonstrating great teamwork and determination throughout.

Our passing and shooting practice paid off, with smooth transitions down the court and confident finishing in the shooting circle. The teams hard work in training was evident, and this showed in the final result. A great effort from everyone well done, team!

U8 Netball vs Bluecoat

The U8 girls had an exciting Thursday afternoon fixture against The Blue Coat School. The end-to-end action allowed the girls to experience various court positions; for some children, this was their first time playing in positions. Bonnie, Bonita-May and Syrenna worked tirelessly on Miss Holtham’s court, while Tanith’s awareness of space shone on Miss Lake’s. A quick three-pass set piece from Bella’s initial centre pass, allowed for a swift King’s Hawford goal to open the second match. The girls showed great teamwork, skill and determination throughout. Well done to all involved!

King’s Hawford U11 vs. Bluecoat

Mrs Beech’s Team

King’s Hawford hosted Bluecoat for a thrilling U11 netball match, showcasing outstanding teamwork and determination throughout. From the first whistle, King’s Hawford demonstrated excellent communication, allowing them to work fluidly in both attack and defence.

The team displayed strong defensive skills, making numerous interceptions, and executing superb blockwork in the D to prevent Bluecoat from gaining easy scoring opportunities. Their athleticism was evident across the court, with players consistently demonstrating great landings and movement to maintain control.

King’s Hawford dominated possession for much of the match, creating continuous opportunities for ball handling and offensive play. Their ability to transition seamlessly between defence and attack played a crucial role in their performance, ensuring they remained competitive throughout the game.

Both teams put in a fantastic effort, making for an exciting and competitive match.

Mrs Beech was proud of their teamwork, resilience, and impressive netball skills, which contributed to a well-fought game against a strong Bluecoat side.

Player of the match was awarded to Marnie.