Sport Performance Highlights

Lacrosse

CLC x Oakham

The CLC 1st X team is small but powerful when it comes to making things happen on the pitch.

Recently, the team had an excellent pick play against Stowe in their final match - an indication that their determination to apply a new tactic under pressure paid off.

A number of elements go into a successful pick, including angles, timing, accuracy of feed and shot conversion; with practice and consistency, they all come together.

A shout-out goes to Midori for excellent 1v1 play at both ends of the pitch. On defence, she was tenacious and steered opponents to low angles, preventing runs to goal. In the attacking end, she used her quick change of direction and speed to outmanoeuvre her defender.

Well done to all players involved for managing the challenges of the day and generating a positive team culture.

Attitude is everything - keep it going!

CLC x Stowe, Haileybury and Oakham

A combined 2nd & U15 lacrosse team competed in a small tournament against 1st teams from Stowe, Haileybury and Oakham.

The team started strong and won a clean first possession, scoring the first goal against Oakham. They continued to put points on the board in the other two matches with excellent individual performances on attack from Scarlet, Maddie and Isla.

In midfield, Allegra was the player to watch; she effectively managed a number of draw controls, was key in attacking transition and contributed to creating goal-scoring opportunities through off-ball play.

Taylor and Bea made an impact with an excellent competitive approach to ground balls and good speed out of the defensive end. Georgia had a fantastic game in goal, notching a number of key saves to keep the scorelines low. Her clears were on point, which created some great connections with the attacking unit to jump-start runs to goal.

It was a competitive day out and an excellent learning opportunity for these players, who proved they could hold their own against a number of 1st teams.