Year 8 played year 7 in a friendly at the Bear Field Ground. The game was played in good spirit with plenty of effort and enthusiasm but year 8 proved slightly stronger wining 5-0 which included 2 penalties.

Goal scorers were Neil Sykes (Capt.), Chris Watt, Jack Powell, Tom Johnston and Owen Ace.

Other members of the year 8 team were:

• Alex Arnot
• Miles Jenkins
• Sam Tudor
• Jacob Cooper
• George Taylor
• Joe Russell
• Tom Griffiths
• Connor Watkins
• Luke Pontin

Year 7 Squad

• Jack Anderson
• Scott Thomas
• Ryan Thomas
• Leon Gormon
• Jamie Ferguson
• Matthew Harper
• Edward Couzens
• Michael Milani
• Callum Jones
• Daniel Oddy (Capt.)
• Robert David
• Levi Davis
• Ronnie Vogel
• Lewis O’Brien
• Harry Thomas
• Lee Thomas
  

Sport: Rugby
Year Group: 7

V Cathedral School, Cardiff
Year 7A

In a very close game Cowbridge managed to squeeze home with 4 tries from Captain Tom Trotman with 2 conversions by Matthew Harper, 24-15.

Other members of the team, Gabe Newham, Hywel Williams, Kristian Davies, Tom Lucas, Craig Boxall, Joseph Treharne, Joshua Brace and David Humphries.

Year 7B

Another exciting game with plenty of free running rugby. Both teams showing how to run and pass the ball from all areas of the pitch. Cowbridge boys showed a little bit more experience to finish off quality movements with Daniel Oddy scoring 3 times.

Other scorers were:

Callum Jones, Joseph Bunt, Toby Walker and Nathan Robson.

Other members were:

Adam Jones, Robert David, Huw Bennett (Cpt), Rian Thomas, Ellis Andrews, Harri Jehu, Ben Kennedy-Thomas, Harvey Stockton, Ellis Poldien, Max Croucher, Tom Davey and Liam Sloan.

Full Squad

• Joshua Thomas
• Cameron Jones
• Nicky Griffiths
• Harri Dowell-Bennett
• Sean Rowlands
• Adam Dix
• Callum O’Brien
• Tom Higgins
• Nathan Weaver
• Mathew Lock
• Aaron Bowman
• Mark Herbert
• Joseff Gaughan (Cpt)
• Mathew Howells
• Harri Goodfellow
• Alex Guard
• Brad Rosser
• Sam Richards
• Liam Martin
• Harri Stubbington
• Matthew Roberts
• Daniel Holder

Team Photo - shared docs in file with loads of pictures from the game.

Sport: Rugby
Year Group: 8

Vale Schools Year 7 Cup Final

Last years final held over to this season v Stanwell Comprehensive was played at Penarth. A few handling errors by the home side left Cowbridge in for 2 soft tries scored by Harri Dowell-Bennett.

Under pressure for the next quarter of the hour, the Cowbridge defence stood firm against a strong pack of forwards. Winning possession in their own 22 scored a further 2 tries one by George Griffiths and Harri Dowell-Bennett to lead by half time 26-0 with 3 conversions by Sean Rowland.

In the second half it still remained a contest with Stanwell forwards making the Cowbridge 8 work hard for possession. This possession was well used by the Cowbridge back line who possessed too much speed and scored further tries by Matthew Roberts, Harri Dowell-Bennett and Joshua Thomas (2).

Man of the match was Marc Herbert.

A good start to the season, but also a good end to last season where the team remained unbeaten.

Sport: Cross Country
Date: Thursday, 1st October 2009

Year Group: 7–13

Cross Country, 2nd League Race held at Trelai Park Ely, Cardiff.

Year 7 Boys

After finishing 3rd in the 1st League Fixture the Year 7 team went all out to improve the league position.

This they did with Kristian Jones improving from 4th place to 1 st. Ellis Rosser, 7th to 2nd, Tom Lucas 60th to 18th, Toby Walker 40th to 29th, Hywel Williams 63rd to 34th with Huw Bennett finishing 42nd to complete the team positions. Hopefully this will move the team up the league standings.

Other team members were: 75 Scott Thomas 88 Oliver Pyke 91 Tom Trotman 93 Daniel Oddy 102 Kristian Rosser 123 Nicholas Rees 125 Warren Ryland

Year 8/9

After the 1st league race the team were in 5th position. Some good performances from Chris Brace 15th, Cameron Jones 17th and Tom Owen 18th as individuals but team totals suffered with lack of depth.

• 43 Jason Sami
• 81 Miles Jenkins
• 115 Hatim Shami
• 124 Joe Russell
  

Year 10 – 13

Senior boys lying in 4th position were very consistent in their performances with Elliot Mears Year 11 back to same form finishing 3rd.

• 25 John Davies (yr 11)
• 30 Joshua Thomas (yr11)
• 45 William Elliott (yr 13)
• 52 Matthew Sullivan (yr 10)
• 59 Dillion Morgan (yr 11)
• 66 Rhys Allin (yr12)
• 70 Adam Hewitt (yr10)
• 75 Tomas Kamal (yr10)
• 79 Lewis Jones (yr10)
• 81 Michael Lloyd (yr13)
• 85 Steff Kitchen (y13)
• 87 Stewart Fleming (yr10)
• 93 Jonathan Esquirol (yr10)
• 96 Michael Rosser (yr13)
• 106 Luke Aspinall (yr10)
• 107 Xavier Richard (yr10)

Sport: Rugby
Date: 02 October 2009

1st XV Raise Performance Levels

The 1st XV Rugby Team put in a much improved performance away to Brynteg in the Senior Saturday League. After the very poor opening display at Bro Morgannwg, the school side showed massive improvement in all areas of the game before losing 21-7 against the league favourites. Cowbridge had many opportunities to increase the pressure on Brynteg but made some poor decisions at vital points in the game. Reuben Tucker was outstanding for the school side and showed exactly why he was an International Player last season and member of the Blues under 18 squad this season.

Captain Tom Howson lead by example and there were very good performances from Will Thomas at hooker, Ben Smith on the second row and Tom Harrison at centre.

The school will play the first home game of the season when they welcome Llantwit to Cowbridge.

Sport: Netball
Year Group: 8

On Wednesday September 23 rd, the Year 8 netball teams made their way up to Middle school for some in-house matches. Due to the vast number of pupils wishing to play netball this year, a friendly 8A v 8B & 8C v 8D fixture was made. As a result from some excellent shooting from Hannah Woodwood at GA, the ‘A’ team beat the ‘B’s 15-1. The ‘C’ team also triumphed beating the ‘D’s 6-1. It is very encouraging to see so many girls keen to participate for the school netball teams.

Thanks go to Mrs Eynon for help with this fixture.

Sport: Netball
Under 14 Cardiff & Vale Netball Trials

Congratulations to Elizabeth Whitehouse, Caitlin Allin, Jo Wilkins & Annabel Curle who have made it through to the second round of trials for the U14 Cardiff & Vale Netball Squad.

Good luck for your final trial on Wednesday October 7th.

Sport: Netball
Year Group: 10 & 11

On Wednesday September 23rd, our Year 10 & 11 netaball teams travelled to Bro Morgannwg for a match with Bro Morgannwg & Llantwit.

The Year 10 got of to a fine start, beating Llantwit 5-1, with Katie Wynne being named as Player of the Match. In the next, lower scoring match, they then lost to a skilful Bro Morgannwg team 1-3, Rachel Bradshaw was named Player of the Match.

The Year 11’s began with a very evenly matched game against Bro Morgannwg which ended in a 6-6 draw. They then came up short to a very strong and skilful Llantwit team, losing 5-10. Molly Williams, Katie Bradbury & Verity Morgan were highlighted as strong players during both games for their attacking play.

Well done to both teams.

A big thank you to Mr Walsh who helped driving the girls to the fixture at short notice.

Player of the Match: Katie Wynne

Sport: Netball
Year Group: 8 & 9

The Year 8 & 9 netball teams played away at St. Richard Gwyn on Monday 28th September. The Year 9 girls got off to an excellent start, with Amy Wallis, Liz Whitehouse, Nancie Edwards & Mairi Boxall working solidly in attack. The defence of Bethan Sloan, Caitlin Allin & Georgie Usher worked tirelessly making some great interceptions but unfortunately just came up short, losing 5-7.

The Year 8 team got off to a flying start, with Hannah Woodwood and Joanna Wilkins scoring from all areas of the circle. Together with some excellent defence from Georgia Lott, Lydia Hitchings, Olivia Brown & Sarah Lewis, and with some great linking play from Annabel Curle at centre & Amy O’Donnell at wing attack, the shooters were able to continue with their fine form to finish the game winning 9-3. An excellent team performance by all players.

Thanks to Mr Griffiths for his assistance in driving the girls to their fixture.

Player of the Match: Year 9 Liz Whitehouse
Year 8 Annable Curle

Sport: Skiing

Congratulations to Sam Stephens who won his age category – ‘Junior 1’ at the recent British Artificial Championships.

Congratulations also to Alice Hales who won Silver overall in the same British Artificial Championships and Gold in the Dual, beating England!

Similarly, her brother Tom Hales who left us last year also gained a Silver overall and Gold in the Dual. Also beating England!

Best wishes to Emily Hopkins who was unfortunately stretchered off injured during the weekend. We wish her a speedy recovery, ready for the Welsh Schools Championships in Llangrannog on Sunday October 11th.

The school A & B, Boys & Girls teams will all be competing at Llangrannog. We wish them well prior to the competition.