A close win for our Hockey team

7th September 2024 marked another Old Worthian vs Worth School 1st Team Hockey match, as part of the Afternoon of Worthian Sport. The current Worth girls had a full squad and two goalies who kindly helped increase our squad size, enabling us to have rotating subs (and with 4 quarters being played this was very much well received!).

The first quarter saw us off to a great start, with multiple passes being made to stretch the pitch. However, the School 1st Team scored the first goal, but we fought back and evened the score by the end of the first quarter. Over the next two quarters, it was back and forth with both teams playing fiercely, not wanting to lose the upper hand. We knew we would have to push to make the most of every opportunity we had. The third quarter left the current Worth Girls up by one goal difference, however, not to be defeated, we managed to keep the ball away from their attacking D in the final quarter and continued to keep our eyes on scoring another goal. We had the upper hand going into the final quarter with some excellent attacking and defensive skills which saw us scoring the final winning goal.

After a gruelling 45-minute play, I am pleased to say that we won with a score of 10-9 and the OW girls are back on their winning streak. Goals were scored by Gigi Dunbar Johnson StM'24, Meggie McLoughlin StA'23, Claudie Cooper StC'17, Clara Anderson StA'23 & Amber Buggins StA'21. It was a lovely day seeing new and familiar faces. Well done to everyone that played and thank you to all the supporters for coming along and showing that Worth spirit!

If you are interested in hearing more about Old Worthian Hockey please contact worthsociety@worth.org.uk or myself (charlotte@theoaktree.net).

Charlotte Baker StA’17