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Netball report: Challock 8 – 1 Charing

Mon 25 Apr 2016 Mr Lemon

Another strong performance by our Challock squad earned an excellent win over Charing in this Friday’s Ashford Schools’ Netball league. Like last week, the starting quintet began extremely well, creating a number of chances to take the lead, and this they did, with Charlotte and Elliott scoring, Charing replying with one of their own. The second quarter continued in this way, with Zach (2) and Leticia (1), now moved into the Goal Attack and Goal Shooter roles, each scoring to take Challock to a 5-1 lead at half time. Elliott continued to be extremely strong in defence, intercepting the ball continuously to provide counter-attack opportunities. Katie and Drew continued to work hard as they get used to moving into space and up the court when needed. Ben scored his first goal for the team in the third quarter, as did Katie and then Charlotte in the fourth quarter to lead Challock to an 8-1 victory. The squad are getting used to the ‘High 5’ rotation system of needing to change positions after each quarter; this was another good win, and after two matches, all of the squad have scored! Leticia and Zach earned a joint ‘Star Player’ award, nominated by Charing, and pleasingly, Ms Todd and Mrs Pike have a greater number of eager netballers now attending their Monday afterschool club!

Team: Leticia, Charlotte, Katie, Drew, Zach, Elliott and Ben

Bach to the Future

Mon 18 Apr 2016

Kent Music School treated our children and teachers this morning to a wonderful start of the week with their performance. The children sang along to their favourite film soundtracks, learnt all about music instruments and were shown how to make simple music instruments at home.

Football report: Ashford Medium Schools' Football Tournament

Sun 17 Apr 2016 Mr Lemon

Following a 3-0 win vs Aldington in Thursday’s friendly, Challock’s Upper Junior team competed at the Ashford Medium Schools' Football Tournament on Saturday, 16th April. The last time we were here 2 years ago, the team reached the semi-finals, and after a strong opening in the group stages, hopes were high for meeting or even exceeding this achievement. The first game kicked-off at 9am, and Challock began well, taking a 1-0 lead through Joshua’s goal. However, Victoria Road were a strong outfit and scored two excellent goals, the second an unstoppable top corner effort from distance. Despite being down 2-1, Challock persevered and Joshua scored a second to end the game 2-2. Following this, Challock won 3-0 vs St. Michael’s, with Zach scoring a hat trick after being in goal for the first game, with Puck moving into goal. Throughout the tournament, Elliott, Freddy and Harry all played well in defence, intercepting well and being able to counter-attack swiftly. This defence proved crucial in the next game, a 1-0 win over a strong Hamstreet side who were vying with hosts St Theresa’s for the other semi-final spot from our group B. Challock finished with a 1-1 draw against St Theresa’s, last year’s joint-winners of this tournament, all the more pleasing that, despite going a goal down, Challock kept their heads up to not only equalise, but attack constantly – a draw was the least they deserved here. This meant that Challock went through as group winners, with 8 points (St Theresa’s and Hamstreet ended up with identical records, having then to play another 8 minute game which St Theresa’s won).

Into the semi-finals, and Challock faced Phoenix, the runners-up from group A. Throughout the tournament, Sam and captain Jonny had played superbly on the wings, looking up to find Joshua and Zach with crosses that created chance after chance. George and Oliver proved to be real hounds in the midfield, taking away the time and space the opposition had on the ball, and Puck continued to play well in goal, providing huge kicks forward to turn defence into quick attack, and using his rugby skills to dive on the ball when needed. This semi-final was to be two 8-minute halves. Challock took a 1-0 lead going up the slope, but were pegged back by Phoenix to end the game 1-1. Extra time and golden goal loomed, and Challock, moving down the slope were the ones to score first, avoiding a penalty shoot-out and moving into the final!

The final was held against last year’s other joint-winners – Mersham, who were yet to concede a goal, having won 4 out of 4 matches. They proved to be a tough outfit who looked very comfortable playing alongside each other. Challock created early chances, but conceded first from a goal line scrabble. Mersham then finished the first half strongly, scoring two quick-fire goals which knocked the stuffing out of Challock. They rallied well in the second half – the half-time chat was positive and Challock clearly didn’t give up. Mersham went on to score a fourth goal, but Challock finished strongly to get a goal back. The game ended 4-1 to Mersham.

Challock played brilliantly throughout the tournament – many spectators and other team's coaches were really impressed with the way the players used each other, controlling the ball calmly, looking up to move the ball into space and create chances – they played mature and attractive football, and their runners-up medals were fully deserved.

Well done to Jonny (captain), Sam, George, Freddy, Oliver, Puck, Harry, Zach, Elliott and Joshua.

Netball report: Challock 4 – 3 Tenterden

Sun 17 Apr 2016 Mr Lemon

Challock started off very strongly against Tenterden in a wet-weather opening game of the Ashford netball league, creating a number of chances themselves whilst keeping their opposition away from the ‘D’ through strong defence by Charlotte and Katie. Despite a number of shots, the first quarter ended 0-0. The second quarter started the same way, and after the players had rotated using the ‘High 5’ system, Challock then got onto the score sheet first via Zach’s goal, before Tenterden replied quickly to level the scores at 1-1. As half time approached, Challock managed one final attack and scored on the brink of the whistle to take a 2-1 lead into the second half. The weather conditions worsened, but both sides continued to play well, Challock maintaining their lead to go 3-1 up, then 4-2 up following Drew’s long shot, and further able defence from Elliott and Ben. Tenterden finished strongly, bringing the score to 4-3 in the dying seconds, but Challock held out, having time for one final attack before the whistle blew to end the match as 4-3 winners. This was an entertaining and well-spirited game in which both teams competed well. Challock were led really well by Leticia, who never stopped running in both attack and defence. Tenterden awarded the ‘Star award’ to Zach. Thanks also to Mrs Todd for the coaching and organising of the team - we look forward to the future matches!

Team: Leticia, Charlotte, Katie, Drew, Zach, Elliott, Ben