Sports

Beckets 4 - Kettlethorpe 4

Thursday, 23rd October 2008

A fine game of netball was produced when Beckets entertained local rivals Kettlethorpe on Wednesday, 22nd October. The game was played in very good spirit with both sides keen for victory. Kettlethorpe took an early lead scoring two goals but the home team rallied to level the score. With another goal the visitors gained the lead . However, Beckets did not lie down and battled right to the end when their efforts were rewarded with a score that brought the game level. A draw was a good result for both sides. Captain and player of the match (voted by players) was Sarah Shaw.

Good team effort by:
Breda Elliot, Jade Brown, Shona Jackson, Ruth Lindley, Anya Gunn, Rebecca Hitchins, Courtney Bowen, Sarah Shaw, Katie Brennan

Written by Sarah Shaw

Beckets' Year 8 Netballers do us proud in under-13 tournament

Eighteen year 8 netballers attended the U13 Wakefield District Netball Tournament at Wakefield Girls High School on Monday 12th March. Both teams showed great sportswomanship and played to the best of their ability. Team A lost 3 games out of 4 by just one point in each game and won the final game 4-1. Team B lost 3 of their 4 games and drew the final one. Mrs Davies and Miss Rowley were very proud of them and their positive attitudes. Well done year 8!

Beckets' Y7 netball team ease to victory against Castleford

The Beckett’s vs. Castleford high school match was a definite success for the year 7 netball team. As soon as the whistle blew Lucy Woodall(C) passed to Charlotte Rothery (WA) and then it was passed to Alice Fisher (GA) who scored a fantastic shoot.
With some very good defending from Georgia Samajiha (WD) and a replacement of Lauren
(GK), Lauren was doing brilliant until a foul was made which led to a painful injury and she had to be replaced by Chloe.
We managed to get to half time with a score of 10-4 to Becket’s!
During the second half we had some great play from Laura (GS) and Becky Withers (GD) and shot after shot we went nearer to winning. After Charlotte Rothery was banged to the floor by a Castleford player, we were given a penalty which led to another brilliant goal by the teamwork of Laura and Alice Fisher!
The final score was an outstanding 16-8 to Becket’s. I would like to say a big thank you to all the people who took part in this game, you were fantastic!

Team:
Lucy Woodall (C) and captain, Charlotte Rothery (WA) and vice captain, Georgia Samajiha (WD), Alice Fisher (GA), Laura (GS), Lauren (GK), Becky Withers (GD), Chloe sub, Emily Wodge sub

Becket's Triumph at Wakefield Schools 5 a side

On Wednesday, 13th December the year 7 football team won the Wakefield District 5-a-side tournament held at Outwood Grange. The team progressed through to the final by carving out some excellent results against some very tough opposition.

Results
Beckets 0 v 0 Airedale
Beckets 2 v 0 Outwood A (Archer, Aston)
Beckets 1 v 0 Ossett B (Turfery)
Beckets 2 v 0 Outwood B (Aston, Vine)

Final
Beckets 1 v 0 Kings (Vine)

The whole team should be very proud of their accomplishments as they have now gone 4 months without being beaten or without conceding a goal.

Team
Rothery, Williams, Mulligan, Aston (c), Archer, Turfery, Vine.

Player of the Tournament
Oliver Vine

Year 10 Wakefield District Cup Hemsworth v Beckets - Williams wins it with wonder strike!

St. Thomas à Becket Year 10 football team travelled to Hemsworth to play the league and cup champions from last year in the first round of this years district cup. The odds were against Beckets as many of our team had never played on artificial astro turf and this was evident as we went into half time two goals behind. Hair dryer treatment was given at the break and the boys responded fantastically by getting two early goals in the second half. The first was created by Connolly on the right hand side and well finished by Carey. The second was a good through ball down the left channel where Rothery capitalized, cooly slotting the ball into the back of net.

At 2 - 2, Beckets were the only side looking to win the game and created a host of chances, with one falling to Callum 'the machine' Williams. He drilled an unstoppable left footed strike into the bottom of the goal, which pushed Beckets into the lead for the first time in the game. With 5 minutes left, the unthinkable happened as a sloppy goal was conceded. The game looked like it was going to extra time but with seconds to spare Parkin let fly only for the shot to be blocked, the rebound fell kindly to Williams who dispatched a sweet right footed shot passed the outstretched keepers hands.

Final score: Hemsworth 3 v 4 Beckets
Man of the Match: Callum Williams

The PE department gets a boost

This year has seen the facilities at Beckets move to the next level as we have completed the refurbishment of the gymnasium and changing facilities. The future looks positive for all the budding athletes and sports stars coming to St Thomas a Beckets.

Dominique selected for West Yorkshire Schools U16's girls football team

Dominique Balmond of 11B has successfully completed a hat-trick by being selected for West Yorkshire Schools U16's girls football team. Following a trial of over 50 girls, Dominique has once again made the team and will represent STAB in regional and hopefully national games. In addition Dominique has also made the Leeds United Ladies squad where she is vice captain and the Leeds United Centre of Excellence team for the season 2006/2007.

Year 10 Intermediate Boys Athletics Team

Year 9 Basketball Team