Under 11 Mixed Tournament 1/2/09 at Staines Hockey Club

Ashford put on a great show at the local derby tournament against Staines and Richmond on Sunday with the A team finishing just 1 point behind the winners Richmond A. The last game between Richmond A and Ashford A was the decider and although Ashford took the lead, Richmond came back just before the end to make it a 1 – 1 draw. Robin Wheeler captained the A team leading Sam Betts, Charlotte Elms, Adesh Aulakh, Pavi Aulakh, Bella Bogan and Hannah Merchant. They displayed some excellent hockey and did not lose a game throughout. Pavi Aulakh was the leading goal scorer claiming a hatrick of goals with Robin Wheeler just behind with 2 and Hannah Mechant and Sam Betts each getting 1. Lauren Clarey captained the B team leading Toby McGuire, Beth Jeffries, George Elms, Matthew Hayman, Lauren Ward, Olivia Clapham, Robyn Wheeler and Harriett Brockwell. All of them played very well especially as it was the first tournament for quite a few. Toby McGuire made some great saves and they only lost 2 games out of 5, 1 of which was to their A team Ashford 1 – 0 and 1 – 0 to Richmond A who were the overall winners. The club is always looking for new players from all age groups, please contact the Colts Manager via its website http:\\www.ashfordhockeyclub.co.uk for further details.
Sam Clarey – Manager/Coach U11.