1st VII v Oundle

Date: Saturday 23rd January

Venue: HOME: PLEASE NOTE IT IS A 2.00PM start

Please be ready on the courts at 1.45pm. Make sure that you are not wearing any jewellery and that you have a water bottle. No Hoodies! Skins may only be worn if they are navy blue. Captain + 1 to greet the opposition on arrival and then stay for team tea afterwards please (although they are dashing off so this should be quick!)

Team:

R Lawrence
E Holroyd
E Tyler
A King
H Cornish
G Horn
S Parkin
A Smale

Result: Repton 25: Oundle 17

Match Report:

We were all rather excited to play this match as Thursday’s triumph had left us all feeling positive and confident. With luck on our side, we won the toss and were at the start of a very tough match. With Miss Oborn away, we had Mrs Jenkinson as coach and umpire and after a team talk we were raring to go. The match started and we realised very quickly that if we wanted to win - we had to up our game. The first quarter was close and Oundle managed to snatch a few of our balls, putting them into the lead by a fraction. However we persevered and had a cracking second quarter, defeating any boisterousness that went on. Becky L played a superb match keeping her opponent right by her side. At three quarter time, we were up by one goal, the score being 17-16 to us, meaning that the result could swing either way; however our positive teamwork and determination made us the better team, coming out on top to win 25- 17. A particular mention must go to Mrs Jenkinson for her incredible team talks and coaching throughout the match, and for her fair umpiring; we are certainly lucky to have you. Well played girls, this certainly was an insight into what we can achieve next weekend. S Parkin (capt)