Academy Sports Rundown: 24th January 2025
The start of term has been quieter for sports, but Team PE and our sports stars have entered week three with a bang! Here’s how they got on:
Year 7 and 8 compete at the Indoor Athletic Semi-Finals
The Academy Indoor Athletics team had a great time at the semi-finals last week. Sadly, the team just missed out on getting through to the finals, but we couldn't be more proud of their performance. Well done to all of the students.
Year 7 and 8 face Sidcot in a hockey match
The Year 7 hockey team had their first-ever Academy game this week, securing their first-ever win. The team played an excellent game against Sidcot to ensure a 9-0 victory. Ewan was named Player of the Match for his skills!
Our Year 8 team also took the victory from Sidcot with an 8-1 final score in their first game of the season. It was a fantastic game of hockey to watch!
Year 11 march on to the Rugby County Cup Final
Congratulations to our Year 11 rugby team, who overcame Gordano after a fantastic second-half performance at Winscombe RFC on Tuesday. The scores were locked at 19-19, and three tries apiece going into halftime, with Gordano having the better possession and territory.
The boys came out fired up after the break, raising the tempo from the kickoff. Their increased intensity and commitment to the breakdown gave them the necessary possession and momentum to take the game to Gordano.
Two quickfire tries left Gordano on the back foot, and whilst they continued to put up a fight, the Academy had the breathing space they needed. The boys then settled into their groove, and started to play expansive, 'heads up' rugby, scoring some excellent team tries. They had pulled away to an impressive 59-24 victory by the final whistle.
The game was played in an excellent, competitive spirit throughout, with great support from parents on the sidelines.
We now wait to find out our opponents and venue for the final. Well done to the whole squad on a real team effort!
Year 10 go up against Sidcot in Netball
Year 10 played a closely contended match against Sidcot on Wednesday. The first quarter ended with a 1-1 score, with both teams having equal chances throughout the match. The following two quarters were end to end with no teams scoring, Sidcot managed to pull away in the final quarter to win 3-1.
It was an incredible game to watch and the team worked hard in the cold conditions. Well done to Nino who was voted ‘Girl of the Game’ by Sidcot!
Under 13’s Cricket boys qualify for the playoffs in the Somerset County Cup
Students in Year 7 and 8 visited Priory School this week to compete in the qualifying round of the indoor cricket Somerset County Cup. Taking on Priory and Hans Price Academy the boys won both games, securing us a spot in the playoffs.
The team played excellent games of cricket, getting the most wickets and runs out of all the schools in the competition. Well done boys!
Year 9 Football brought home a massive 5-3 victory over Haygrove School
Last week, the Year 9 boys football team travelled to Haygrove School for a cup game, the boys made a strong start scoring three goals in the first half. Haygrove began a comeback in the second half, with the support of a loud home crowd, however the Academy boys were able to stay ahead and bring home a 5-3 victory!
Archie was voted player of the match for his incredible Captains performance, scoring 4 of the 5 goals in the game. The team now moves on to the Quarter Finals!
