11 November 2024
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KIRKHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL INFANTS & JUNIORS
HOCKEY
KGJS U9'S Mixed Hockey vs Ashbridge
DATE: Wednesday 13 November 2024
U9
On Wednesday 13th November KGJS U9's mixed hockey teams travelled to Ashbridge. The U9's teams played first in a round robin of training games. The training games gave the pupils opportunity to focus on passing and movement whiling playing in some high energy games. The teams had time to reflect on their performance and tactics before progressing onto another game. The games were high energy with the boys and girls demonstrating their skills, teamwork, and willpower to gain possession of the ball creating goal attacking situations. Well, played Boys & Girls and thank you to all our parents who travelled to support our teams.
FOOTBALL
KGJS U11's Girls Football vs Scarsbrick Hall
DATE: Friday 15th November 2024
U11
On Friday 15th November Our U11 Girls took to the football field at KGJS for some training matches against Scarsbrick Hall. This fixture saw the whole year group create 3 teams to play in a series of training games. The girls worked hard on the pitch to link passing together to create scoring opportunities. The games were end to end and the girls had to work hard to keep up with the play. Some fantastic team work on the pitch, determination and great goals scored. Well played J4 Girls!
KIRKHAM GRAMMAR SENIOR SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM
RUGBY
Kirkham Grammar School U12 vs Calday Grange & Trafford Schools
DATE: Saturday 16 November 2024
U12
Kirkham U12’s faced two tough opponents in a triangular fixture, starting with Trafford Schools in what proved to be their hardest match of the season so far. Trafford’s skilful and powerful running challenged Kirkham from the outset, but the boys showed determination, tackling low and contesting fiercely at the breakdown. Despite struggling to maintain possession, Kirkham added pressure when they had the ball and played much of the game in Trafford’s half. Unfortunately, they couldn’t cross the try line, and the match ended 0-5. The team is already looking forward to a rematch in January, where they aim to build on this performance.
The second match saw Kirkham take on hosts Calday Grange Grammar School, and the boys hit their stride. With the team warmed up, Kirkham’s rucking and counter-rucking were excellent, and the ball moved fluently through hands. Their relentless pressure kept Calday on the back foot, with Kirkham scoring repeatedly in an outstanding 50-0 victory. The game saw powerful runs from Harry P, Will Y, and Lucas D, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Tries were scored by Will T, Roo M-H, Lucas D (2), Will Y, Harry P (3), Ralph R, and Tom R, as Kirkham continued to add to the scoreboard. Well done to all involved in a day of hard-fought rugby!
Kirkham Grammar 1st & 2nd XV vs St Joseph’s College Ipswich
DATE: Saturday 16 November 2024
1st XV
Kirkham Grammar School 1st XV secured an impressive 36-28 victory over St Joseph’s College Ipswich in an exciting encounter at Leicester Forests Rugby Club. The match began at a high tempo, with Kirkham establishing early dominance. First-half tries from Sheldon, Anderson, and Krippner showcasing their attacking flair. When Wilson added a crucial conversion, St Joseph’s responded with a converted try of their own, but Kirkham’s defensive organization ensured they held a commanding 17-7 lead at the break.
The second half proved a more evenly contested affair, with both teams displaying excellent attacking rugby. Kirkham extended their lead through tries from Krippner, Wilson, and Lyster, with conversions by Wilson and Milligan proving vital. However, St Joseph’s fought back with determination, scoring two converted tries and earning a penalty try following a collapsed maul. Despite their spirited effort, St Joseph’s fell short, with Kirkham holding on for a well-deserved 36-28 victory. Both teams can take pride in a fiercely competitive and entertaining contest.
2nd XV
Kirkham Grammar 2nd XV claimed a hard-fought victory over St. Joseph’s 2nd XV in an exhilarating match at Leicester that kept supporters on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. The match ended with Kirkham securing a 21-19 win, thanks to a solid team performance and clinical finishing in the attacking third. From the opening whistle, both teams showed great intent, with Kirkham initially putting St. Joseph’s under pressure in the early scrums. The visitors responded well with some strong line breaks, but Kirkham’s defence was resolute, with the forwards winning key turnovers. Kirkham’s first try came from a slick passing move off a lineout. Huck capitalized on a gap in the St. Joseph’s defence, showing great strength and agility to cross the line for the opening score. Taylor-Tomlinson made no mistake with the conversion, putting Kirkham 7-0 ahead. St. Joseph’s responded quickly, applying pressure in the Kirkham half. Their persistence paid off when they crossed the try line after a series of well-executed phases, narrowing the gap to 7-5 after the successful conversion. The match ebbed and flowed, with both teams exchanging territory, but Kirkham showed excellent composure as they mounted a series of attacking plays. Huck struck again with his second try of the match, this time following a driving maul that had St. Joseph’s on the back foot. Taylor-Tomlinson’s reliable boot made it 14-5 in favour of Kirkham at half-time. St. Joseph’s weren’t to be outdone, and they came out with renewed vigour in the second half. They launched an early attack, and their persistence paid off when they scored a try after a series of quick passes that left Kirkham’s defence scrambling. The conversion was successful, bringing the score to 14-12 in Kirkham’s favour. The game grew more intense as both teams showed their desire to claim victory. Kirkham, however, looked the more composed side in the closing stages. Wilson, making a powerful break through the centre, finished off a fantastic team move to stretch the lead to 21-12. Taylor-Tomlinson once again stepped up to convert, maintaining his perfect kicking record on the day. With time running out, St. Joseph’s mounted one final assault, and their efforts were rewarded with a try that made it 21-19. However, despite their late pressure, Kirkham held firm in the dying minutes, showing resilience and discipline to deny St. Joseph’s any further points.
U15s National Plate Regional Semi Final
DATE: Thursday 14th November 2024
U15
The Kirkham U15s travelled to Lancaster RGS last Thursday hoping to make amends for their defeat earlier in the season. The game was largely controlled by the hosts, with their heavy pack showing some good power, however Kirkham's defence was outstanding and LRGS struggled to make their possession and territory tell. After 15 minutes, LRGS created some space and moved the ball well to their winger, but despite a suspected knock on the referee Irvine raised his hand and awarded the 5 points to the hosts. The number 10 slotted a good kick to make it 7-0. Kirkham then dominated most of the second half and were finally getting some possession and territory. They turned their pressure into points and scored 2 well-worked tries through Kelso and Gillett to take a 12-7 lead at half time. The 2nd half was largely played in KGS' half, but a brave and gutsy defensive effort saw no further scores added with Kelso making a crucial turnover on his own line allowing Clarke to kick the ball out for full time. Next round sees Kirkham travel to play RGS Newcastle in the regional final.
HOCKEY
Kirkham Grammar U13 vs Trent Independent Schools Cup
DATE: Monday 11 November 2024
U13
The girls put in a fantastic team effort, securing a well-deserved 2-0 victory. From the first whistle, they were relentless, moving the ball with pace and purpose, and constantly pressing the opposition. The team’s commitment to keeping possession paid off as they created several promising chances throughout the match. The breakthrough came from a well-practiced short corner, with Hargreaves stepping up to put us in the lead. But it was the team's collective drive and communication that set the tone, as they stayed organized in defence and kept the pressure on in attack. In the second half, Murro added another goal in open play, but the focus was truly on the teamwork and determination the girls showed. They never backed down, even when the opposition tried to push back, showing resilience and confidence until the final whistle. Well done, girls!
Kirkham Grammar School Hockey vs Stockport
DATE: Saturday 9 November 2024
1st XV
The game kicked off with strong momentum from our side, with the first goal coming from an impressive collaboration between Tomes and Margerison showcasing their teamwork and precision. This early lead set the tone for the match and was quickly followed by a fantastic strike from Greenwood, putting us 2-0 ahead. Throughout the game, the girls maintained a high level of energy and confidence, moving the ball around quickly and skilfully. Their focus on keeping possession was evident, even as the opposition tried to break through a couple of times. In the second half, our team extended the lead with a brilliant goal from Smith, pushing the score to 3-0. Despite a counter-attack goal from the Stockport, the girls didn't let their heads drop and continued to press on with determination and resilience. Finally, the game was capped off with a well-earned goal by Margerison, sealing a 4-1 victory. It was a fantastic team performance, full of hard work and persistence. Well done, girls!