Senior 1st v St Michael’s
The 1st Team boys lost a close game away at St. Michael’s, 1-3. After 10 minutes, Holmewood had controlled the lion’s share of both possession and territory, putting the home side under immense pressure. Unfortunately, though, they were unable to get any reward for their efforts and the defence held firm. Later in the half, St. Michael’s added two goals of their own from breakaway opportunities where Holmewood allowed them far too much time inside the circle and they went in two goals to the good.
The second half began much like the first, with Holmewood threatening early. A lovely run by Joseph down the wing saw the ball moved on to Ruben, in to tom and finally laid off to Will, who scored with a lovely strike from high in the D. Holmewood continued to create changes in the second half, but were unable to find the back of the goal again and eventually their desperation to score left them vulnerable again at the back, and St. Michael’s scored again to make the final score 1-3. player of the match was Ruben, who looked deadly on the right wing in the second half, giving us a lot more urgency and attacking threat. Finn also had another excellent game on the left-hand side, where he has been steadily improving all season.
2nd Team vs St Michael’s Prep School, Kent
The sun was out, and so was our hockey! The first half saw an evenly matched contest, with the game ebbing and flowing between both teams. Just as it looked like we were heading into the break level, a well-executed counterattack led to a composed finish from Charlie Whymark, giving us a crucial lead at halftime.
With the advantage secured, the team grew in confidence. Fernando pulled off some excellent saves to keep the opposition at bay, allowing us to build momentum. As we upped the tempo, Digby Tappin found the net twice to seal a well-deserved 3-0 victory. A fantastic team effort and a very happy coach!
3rd Team vs St Michael’s Prep School, Kent
Bedes U11A Tournament
P: 5 W:3 L:2
The U11A boys delivered an impressive performance at the Bede’s Tournament, finishing 3rd out of 8 strong teams. From the outset, they demonstrated excellent teamwork, skill, and determination, securing important wins and showcasing great stick work and sportsmanship. Throughout the tournament, their solid defence and sharp attacking play were a joy to watch. Although they narrowly missed out on a place in the final after a tough semi-final match, the boys bounced back with determination, winning the third-place match. Well done boys!
U11B vs St Michael’s Prep School, Kent
With the return of midfield dynamo, Ethan, the Colts B team was back to full strength, when we entertained our visitors from St. Michaels Otford, on a gloriously mild afternoon, as the Astro was bathed in Spring sunshine. In an exciting first half, honours were even and it was 0-0 at half term, with goals being clearly hard to come by. After a rallying half time team talk, the team created chances and the first goal was scored after a superb run down the right by Louie Ross, who produced a perfect cross for Raife J-T to get on the end of it and slot it past the advancing goalkeeper. A second goal, equally well taken by Rafe quickly followed and it stayed at 2-0 through to the final whistle. It was a tremendous team performance by the boys with particularly impressive performances this week from Louie R, Louis C-J, Tadiwa and Ethan C. Well played, boys – now on to our final match of the season next week.
U11C vs St Michael’s Prep School, Kent
The Colts C team followed the Colts B team this week, playing in the later match after the Colts B had finished. Another really close, evenly contested match occurred, with an early strike and great finish from Derek Z settling the match, with a goal that led to the 1-0 win. A special shout out to Oliver G, who kept goal in both back to back matches and kept a clean sheet in both games. Thank you, Oliver! Further stand out players were Charles W, Derek Z, BJ, Jamie McC and Samuel H. It is so lovely to be able to report on the enthusiasm with which the boys played and the way their hockey skills have so impressed, since the start of the season. One more match to go boys – enjoy the rest of the hockey season, before it is time to move on to cricket in the Summer term.
U10A vs St Michael’s Prep School, Kent
The U10A team faced off against St Michael’s Colts B team in a competitive and fast-paced match. The opposition, fielding a mixed squad of Year 5 and 6 pupils, demonstrated good stick control and posed a challenge throughout. Our boys worked hard to use the width of the pitch to build attacks, but at times struggled to restart play from long corners and 16s, leading to a few key interceptions.
St Michael’s capitalised on one of these moments to take the lead, which served as a wake-up call for Holmewood. From that point on, the team responded brilliantly, moving the ball out wide and driving into the D with confidence. Their efforts were rewarded with two well-taken goals, putting them in control of the game. In the final play, St Michael’s were awarded a penalty shuffle, but Henry produced an excellent save to secure a well-earned victory. A fantastic effort from the team! Final match of the season will be at home against Bedes next week.
U10B vs St Michael’s Prep School, Kent
The U10B team put on a fantastic display of hockey in their match against St Michael’s, showing great composure and confidence on the ball. Their dynamic movement both on and off the ball allowed them to dominate possession throughout the game.
A standout performance from Fraser saw him play a crucial role in both attack and defence, pressing high and tracking back effectively. Meanwhile, Basti was clinical in front of goal, scoring an impressive hat-trick. The team’s efforts were rewarded with a commanding 5-0 victory—an excellent result and a testament to their hard work!
U10C vs St Michael’s Prep School, Kent
The U10C team hosted a strong St Michael’s Colts F side in an exciting, end-to-end match. Both teams made excellent use of the space, creating plenty of attacking opportunities. Holmewood showed great composure, sending strong passes from restarts and driving into the opposition’s D with confidence.
Defensively, the team remained solid, making crucial tackles to keep St Michael’s at bay. Their hard work paid off as they took their chances well, securing a well-fought and thoroughly deserved win. A great performance all around!
U9 vs Marlborough House School
On a beautiful spring day, the U9s battled hard against Marlborough House. The heat played its part, and despite great effort, the A team lost 2-5 and the B team 1-2. There were some excellent passages of play, with strong attacking runs and determined defensive efforts. The boys showed great resilience and will take plenty of positives into their final match next week against Hazelwood.
U8 vs Marlborough House School
The U8s enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of hockey as they hosted Marlborough House for a quadrangular tournament. With three mixed Holmewood teams and one visiting side, there was plenty of action across the pitches, providing all players with valuable match experience.
The first Holmewood team to face Marlborough House maintained strong possession and moved the ball well into space, though they found finishing their chances challenging. Nevertheless, their persistence paid off as they secured a 1-0 victory. The second team played with great intensity, frequently turning over possession to launch swift counterattacks, resulting in a solid 2-0 win. The third team demonstrated excellent passing and teamwork, keeping their composure to finish with an impressive 3-0 victory.
Despite the unusually warm weather, the boys showed fantastic energy, skill, and determination throughout the tournament. Their development has been evident over the course of the season, and they can head into their final fixture away at Hazelwood next week with confidence. Well done to all involved!
