2ND XI

Squad

H. Barton-Smith (C), F. Browne (P), R. Campbell (O), H. Geutjens (N), H. Hendon (N), L. Jackson (L), S. Kempston-Parkes (L), A. Millard (P), A. Monk (P), H. Pickering (L), H. Proctor (S), N. Salsby (P), W. Tarrant (C), W. Roy (C), A. Webb (P), A. Wenham (S), M. Williamson (C)

This was a strange sort of a season in which the team never really settled down into a regular XI for various reasons. Nevertheless, against mainly 1st XI opposition, we held our own. The only except was for the Magdalen game, where the defending Tier 2 champions from last year gave a disciplined, hardworking and effective display and they took their chances - and we did not.

The highlight and our best performance of the term came against Rugby’s 1st XI. Slick two-touch hockey and hard work off the ball were real strengths in this game, and we scored some absolute belters, not least an instinctive halfvolley from Hugo H which burst the back of the net!

School Fixtures

3rd Xi

P6 W0 D1 L5 F3 A23

Squad

Captain: E. Raper (P)

S. Agafanov (P), O. Birmingham (P), H. Bola (L), T. Burton (C), E. Harrison (L), K.K. He (P), L. Jackson (L), A. Millard (P), A. Nathudkhan (P), S. Parkin (O), J. Parish (S), H. Pickering (L), H. Proctor (S), O. Richardson (L), J. Russell (S), L. Russell (S), J. Smith (P), C. Thompson (P), A. Webb (P), O. Webster (N), M. Williamson (C)

The 2-2 result against Wrekin College 1st XI at the start of the term provided welcome encouragement ahead of what was always likely to be a demanding set of matches. And so it was! Unfortunately, thereafter, the combination of a steady trickle of players being promoted to the 2nd XI and playing against the 2nd XI of all other opponents (Bedford, Denstone,

Rugby, Magdalen College School and Dean Close) proved too much and all other matches ended in a loss. As such, it is all the more to their credit that this set of players were always such a pleasure to coach, maintaining good spirit and a positive approach right up to the end of term. Notably, individual skills and team playingshape, structure and style improved over the ten weeks. Moreover, in terms

Particular mention should go to the improvement made by several players over the course of the term, including all the Henrys, and Alex M whose tireless efforts up front stood out. He was finally rewarded with a brace of goals in the Dean Close game to break his duck for the season. We were also spoilt to have two fantastic goalkeepers to choose from in Alex M and Luke J.

We perhaps didn’t have as many games as we would have liked, for a variety of reasons, but I felt that the boys did make strides in their hockey development and I hope they enjoyed the term as much as I did.

WGO

of educational character development, the season was a success as the players pushed themselves to their limits, worked around challenges as they arose within matches and learned the value of teamwork and togetherness. THN

Squad

Captain: J. Reid (P)

F. Bailey (C), O. Berry (O),

H. Cursham (S), B. Hidderley (C),

E. Ingham (C), C. Mayfield (N),

H. Mellor (C), J. Mullholland-Wells (P),

J. Parish (S), G. Reddy (S),

R. Truelove (L), N. Von-Oppen (S),

Z. Wedgwood (S), J. Ziff (L)

Also played: A. Ascott (S),

R. Ewart- White (N), H. Ormond (N),

J. Saunders (C),

R. Whitby- Samways (L)

Another successful season for the boys saw competitive Saturday fixtures as well as a brilliant Cup competition run. The U16 National Cup side began their season with a stunning 12-0 win against King’s Macclesfield. Some outstanding individual displays as well as a polished team performance set standards high for the season ahead.

A fast start post-Christmas allowed for limited training before our first fixture, but the team produced a well-fought 3-1 victory over Bromsgrove in tough conditions. Josh M-W produced a fine performance and a classy solo goal to seal the game. A depleted side then faced Bedford School in a very physical game. With only 11 players and a couple of injuries, the team fought hard. They were unlucky not to convert more of their chances and, despite being on the wrong end of the scoreline, competed very well.

The second round of the Cup saw us face a tough Trent team in possibly the standout performance of the season. Going behind early on didn’t faze the team and some confident passages of play and clinical finishing gave us the lead. There were superb performances from many, with Jonah Z taking Player of the Match. A slight lapse in concentration allowed Trent to bring the game to 4-4 within the dying seconds, but this did not deter the boys and confident and well-executed penalties, with goalkeeper Oli B also making an important save, saw them deservedly win and progress to the next round.

A couple of frustrating games against Rugby and Magdalen College School resulting in draws showed there was still much to improve on and the boys worked hard to continue to develop. Facing Bromsgrove again but this time in the Cup provided another assured performance under pressure. This was an end-to-end game with chances missed both sides, but a key finish from Zak W sealed the game and took the team to the Quarter-Finals.

We hosted St. George’s Weybridge in what was to be the toughest game of the season, but, sadly, a brilliant team display wasn’t enough to counter the talented away side. A Man of the Match performance from Hugh O, only in A Block, proves that this team has a lot to offer moving forward. Though on the wrong end of that result, the boys can be proud of their efforts this season and they progressed a lot as a team and individuals. If not the end to the year we had hoped for, the team were a delight to coach and had some outstanding performances and an enjoyable season.

GP

Squad

Captain: J. Haigh (N)

A. Baines (S), C. Coleston-Shields (S),

E. Crossley (P), J. Ikin (L),

R. Johnston (P), A. Kelly (O),

K. Ndow (O), J. Parish (S),

M. Radford (C), J. Robinson (L),

H. Thandi (L), H. Thomas (N),

D. Tuinenburg (N), C. Walmisley (P),

R. Yokoyama (C)

The U16B team had a successful season with strong victories against Dean Close, Denstone and Rugby. The only loss of the season came against a strong Bedford side who were pushed all the way during the game. A victory of note was the 5-0 demolition of Rugby over at Repton Prep, where some excellent goals were scored with precision finishing from the forward line. The performance of the season must go to Hugo T for his hat-trick against Dean Close, all three goals coming in the space of ten minutes during the second half. Overall, it was a successful and enjoyable season played in the right spirit.

CWA

Squad

Captain: J. Saunders (C)

A. Ascott (S), O. Black (O), E. Brough (S), H. Buckley (S), A. Butterworth (S), R. Ewart-White (N), M. German (N), C. Hill (C), W. Hyde (N), F. Naylor (S), H. Ormond (N), B. Parkin (S), N. Von Oppen (S), R. Whitby-Samways (L)

Also played:

Z. March Phillipps De Lisle (L),

H. Strudwick (P), H. Whittaker (S)

Hands down the most enjoyable season of school sport I have ever experienced, the U15A hockey side in 2023 were a credit to both themselves and the School.

Undefeated in normal time and scoring 45 goals in the process, it is fair to say that some of the hockey this squad has played this year has been nothing short of sublime. Led by the talismanic Jasper S, the U15s displayed a togetherness and desire that wouldn’t have been out of place in a Michael Jordan-era championshipwinning Chicago Bulls side. It was a privilege to work with them.

In a season of so much success it is hard to pick out any one moment above the rest, but the last-minute winner away at Magdalen College School was an encapsulation of all that this side stood for: playing for one another right up until the very end and always believing.

P10 W9 D0 L1 F45 A12

School Fixtures

Squad

Captain: H. Milne (L), S. Shimizu (N)

H. Bloor (N), S. Creaser (O), T. Gould (P), L. Hillback (N), R. Jones (L),

G. Morris (N), I. Ng (C), A.J. Osindero (S), M. Parkin (C), M. Patenko (N),M. Shteinberg (C), F. Stewart (C), T. Yotsugi (S)

Also played: C. Ho (L), S. Maxton (C)

The whole squad were phenomenal throughout the year, but special mentions go to Hugh O who can’t be far from international honours, Nicolai V O who was the heartbeat of the midfield, and Ben P who made some important saves in big moments.

However, the reality is, I could write a book about these short ten weeks, and that still wouldn’t cover half of what I wanted to say. This is one very special side, and they are all worth following on the hockey pitch for the remainder of their time at Repton, and beyond.

OJA

Legendary Master i/c Football, Noel Bennett wrote in The Reptonian of his final Repton 1st XI: “This was a poor team and they had a poor season”. This caused some upset (well, wounded pride more than anything) among the team when they eventually read it, but he was right. Of course, I would never write that about a team of mine. But… the stats don’t lie.

P7 W5 D0 L2 F18 A6

Squad

Captain: J. Lowe (L)

F. Atere (N), J. Brain (L), N. Davies (O), S. Hinchcliffe (L), T. Huang (P), F. Johnston (P), Z. March Phillipps De Lisle (L), F. Moseley (S), H. Strudwick (P), D. Ward (O), G. Weston (L), H. Whittaker (S)

This was a very pleasing season overall for the 15Bs. The players all improved significantly over the course of the season, with the standard of individual skills and match-play all being developed. The highlight of the season was a resounding 8-0 victory against Denstone. Here, the boys controlled the game from the outset and did not relent until the final whistle. This desire to win was also seen in a long away trip to Oxford. The squad found themselves 1-0 down at half-time with much work to do. However, complete control over the opposition D in the latter periods saw two quick shortcorners and the balance restored in Repton’s favour. There are many fine players in this team and a number of them will go on to represent the top senior teams later in their Repton journey.

CWA

I would like to thank Harry M for playing – and leading by example –whenever swimming allowed, and Frasier S for helping with the regular head-count on our unscheduled routemarch through the mean streets of Bedford (if you know, you know…). The celebration of great hockey played and proper team spirit fostered I will leave to other teams and/or other seasons. JMJH