Girls score first goal of the hockey season

On Wednesday Shiplake mixed hockey team took on Henley College in a friendly game at the Tesco Astro. In the first half, the play was mainly in Henley's favour although excellent defending from Claudia, Fiona and Max in goal kept the scoreline to 2-0. Play was fast and furious in the second half with Henley throwing everything at our goal. As a result midfield players Shana, Cheskie and Pip also had a taste of defending. Henley didnt have it all their own way as Laura  and Gracie took advantage of good passes made by George and Ed to make a few forays into the opposition goal area and Charlie Kelly didnt need a second invitation to slot the ball home for the first goal of the season.

Well done to all players, and a big thank you to Ollie and Nadal who also made a super contribution to the team.

Rowing and Horses - mixed results

Chesca Knowles and Fran Nutt competed in the Wallingford Skulls this weekend. They rowed as a pair and were doing well until Chesca's back gave out half way along the course. All things considered 8th place wasnt bad. Chesca ended up in A&E with her injuries but fortunately nothing was permanently damaged although she will be off sport for a while.  Fran meantime continued in the Head by competing in the single skulls where she came 13th.

Olly Berry has been competing in several Horse events over the last few weeks including an outing to the International event at Gatcombe Park. She finished 10th in that event overall although she recorded good times for the Cross country phase. 

She had much more success this weekend at the County Hunter Trials where she came 1st and 2nd in her two events. Olly will be competing in two more events before the end of the season at Pulborough and Aldon.

We wish her good luck for these.

Congratulations to all the girls on their efforts this weekend. Well done!!

Photo supplied by S.Sparkes