Year 10 Basketballers start strong

The year 10 team have kicked off the basketball season with 2 games in a week. Monday saw the start of their District League campaign against an ever-strong St. Columbas College team, away. The team were 10 down in the first quarter but battled hard to get themselves back into the game in the second. Some superb passing from Jacob Moody and Alex Cleaver into Oli Ryan in the post clawed the game closer. At the end of the third the scores were tied 50-50, most definitely the closest this side has got to beating SCC. Some foul trouble and a number of missed lay-ups ended up costing the team as Columbas came out on top 76-66 in a high scoring last quarter. The team worked hard to get so close to what is a powerful unit especially being our first game of the year.

Thursday saw us travel away again to Stanborough International School in Watord. The game was always in our hands from the tip and Sam Tanton and Oli Ryan worked tirelessly to ensure we kept our noses in front. There was also a very big input from the bench with Alex White and Isaac Nelson showing just how they can influence things in the second quarter. The team kept the game close but always stayed in front and won 51-47 for the seasons first W and County League points.

Next up for the year 10 team is Beaumont on Monday 10th October in the District League.

Local derbies go in our favour

Last Saturday's football fixtures saw Sandringham come out on top against our local rivals Beaumont. The year 7's has a great win after being behind early on with some late goals to win 2-1. The year 8's saw a very rare 0-0 draw but were on top for most of the game, having 2 chances cleared off the line. The year 9's, who again were 1-0 down, proved to be too strong in the second half and took the game 5-2. The year 10's rounded off a successful Saturday with a 3-1 win.

Next week sees a tough test against Sir John Lawes. Keep your eyes out for teamsheets and venues during the week.

Football V Chancellors

Today saw a great start to the football season for Sandringham with 3 wins against an ever strong Chancellors outfit. The year 9's were the only team not to pick up a win as their height disadvantage hindered their performance seeing them lose after an early lead. The new year 7's started their school careers well, with a hard earned 4-2 victory. The year 8's came away 2-0 winners with 2 early goals from Tom Goodall and the year 10's romped to a 6-1 win.

Let's hope that the trend continues and we have another successful Saturday next week.

Well done to all students who played today!

Fixtures

Fixtures that have been arranged so far can be found here..

http://www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk/dp/learning/sports-calendar