Francis Break the Stranglehold of Mighty McArthur!

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On Wednesday, the junior boys took part in an exciting Junior Inter-House Hockey Tournament and long-standing winners, McArthur, were challenged for the top spot and pipped to the post by Francis.

Results

A Teams:

Place	Team	W	D	L	Bonus	Total
1st	Francis	2	0	1	1	7
2nd	McArthur	2	0	1	0	6
3rd	Shackleton	1	1	0	0	4
4th	Chichester	0	1	2	0	1

B Teams:

Place	Team	W	D	L	Bonus	Total
1st	Francis	2	1	0	0	7
2nd	Chichester	2	0	1	0	6
3rd	Shackleton	0	2	1	0	2
4th	McArthur	0	1	2	0	1

Hockey Report Week 10

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U15A v Langley (W 2-1)
Midweek the RHS U15As played Langley with a fresh and re-vamped line-up. Langley started well and set RHS on their heels in the first half, scoring with their first attacking penalty corner. After half-time, utilising more teamwork in the midfield, RHS mounted a better attacking effort and Alex Finding and Toby Allday each scored a goal to seal the victory with a 2-1 final result.

1st v Langley (W 5-1)
The first team played Langley on Tuesday. Some good hockey resulted in five well worked goals in a very one-sided encounter. Unfortunately RHS couldn’t keep the score sheet clean and the game finished 5-1.

U14B v Ipswich (D 3-3)
The U14Bs finished off their season with a fine display against a strong Ipswich side. The hosts could not cope with the pace attack of Harry Pugh and Kev Tavainavesi who both scored breakaway goals. Ipswich pressed the game and also scored twice despite valiant saves from keeper Baillie Malyon. RHS then took the lead through a fine following move finished off by Will Jenner. Ipswich rallied in the last few minutes of the game to tie the match at 3-3.

U14A v Ipswich (L 2-0)
The U14As started relatively slowly giving the ball away under little pressure but they stayed in the game and, thanks to Charlie Miles, were showing promise. A well worked routine meant Ipswich scored the first goal and a scramble in our D resulted in the second. Despite the loss, the team can be very proud of their development this season. Player of the match was Charlie Miles.

2nd v Ipswich  (D 2-2)
The 2nds played well in the first quarter and went deservedly ahead with a goal by Brendan Tait. Ipswich pressed after the interval and RHS conceded a goal, however they quickly responded with a good goal by Toby Eaton. Ipswich continued to apply the pressure but some outstanding defence, especially by goalkeeper Sam Connor, kept them out until the last 10 minutes. An excellent 2-2 draw against the best side on the circuit.

1st v Ipswich (L 9-1)
The first team came up against Ipswich in their final game of the season. Despite playing much some excellent hockey, they were undone on numerous occasions by a very strong and clinical Ipswich side. It wasn’t all doom and gloom for RHS though as Peter Crockett scored after a great Josh Allday run to ensure they didn’t finish goalless. The final score was 9-1 against a team bristling with high level performers.

Hockey Report week 5

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In the County U14 Tournament RHS had a good series of games.

RHS v Framlingham (L 5-0)
In our first game RHS came up against a very strong Framlingham team. Despite playing some decent hockey, in particular by Ben Arulampalam, RHS lost this game 5-0.

RHS v Woodbridge (D 0-0)
Against Woodbridge, in an excellent first half, the team created lots of opportunities but failed to score. Despite dominating large parts of the game, slack finishing meant the game finished at 0-0.

RHS v Culford (W 1-0)
Nick Paddon played very well which meant that we managed to keep the ball for most of the game and an excellent goal from Zack Puckey meant that RHS won 1-0.

RHS v Ipswich (D 0-0)
The final game was against Ipswich. This was a very even game and Scott Taylor managed to get on the ball and create some opportunities. A tiring RHS worked very hard to create openings but really the game could have been won by either team. The final score was 0-0.

Games on Saturday were against Culford.

U14B v Culford (L 5-3)
Kev Tavainavesi scored first from an impossible angle but then the Culford attack proved too quick for our defenders. Further goals from Harry Pugh and Callum Hensby kept RHS in the game until he final whistle.

U14A v Culford (L 4-3)
The U14As started incredibly slowly allowing Culford  the majority of possession, the score at half time was 1-1. In the second half, Elliot Rayment dominated the right hand side and Charlie Miles ran some excellent lines. Despite creating lots of opportunities and playing the better hockey, uncharacteristic soft defending meant we gave away goals far too easily. The final score was 4-3 and players of the match were Elliot Rayment and Will Christmas.

U15B v Culford (D 2-2)
The U15B team drew 2-2 and could easily have scored more with 21 shots in the second half! Goals were converted by Cedric Hoskyns-Abrahall and Matt Saxby. The tireless Toby Oliver was man of the match.

U15A v Culford (L 6-1)
The A team found Culfords finishing too clinical despite some great saves from keeper Lexy Peterson. Final score 6-1 to the hosts.

2nd v Culford (W 3-1)
The 2nds kept great shape and discipline to overcome a spirited Culford side. Goals from Cameron Kerr, Brendan Tait and Harvey Sellers saw RHS home to pleasing win 3-1.

1st v Culford (L 4-2)
The first VII produced their strongest performance of the season so far, but unfortunately still came away on the wrong end of the score line. RHS dominated the first half with Ollie Lovejoy scoring. However, two short corner goals gave Culford an undeserved half time lead. The visitors started strongly in the second half as RHS were slow out of the blocks. Despite this, the team rallied again and Jessie Vogel capped an excellent individual performance with a goal from a penalty stroke to leave the final result a disappointing, yet promising, 4-2 loss

Hockey Report week 3

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Wednesday 22 January:

Junior 1st XI v Woodbridge (W 2-0): The first team improved over the week overcoming Woodbridge 2-0. A good finish from Fergus Atkins on his reverse stick and a bullet strike from the top of the D from Tom Ponsonby sealed the win for RHS.

2nd XI v Woodbridge (L 1-0): The 2nds produced a fine all round performance from a new team showing excellent promise for the forthcoming games. An impressive display from Harry Sargent and Harry Fosker in defence was supported by fine efforts from Finn Anderson and Will Carter. Despite dominating possession, RHS failed to convert and lost to a breakaway goal in the second half.

3rd XI v Woodbridge (L 1-0): At home the 3rds lost 1-0 but Cameron Jordan played well in attack.

4th XI v Woodbridge (W 3-2): A win for the 4th XI with keeper, Max Cullinane, having a great match.

Saturday 25 January:

U14A v Framlingham (L 5-0): The U14As performed well against a very strong Framlingham side. Xavy Bull and Charlie Kilham had an excellent games, repelling most attacks with skill and determination. Ben Arulampalam also played well. Despite a lot of positive play, RHS lost the game 5-0 with Sam Christmas playing valiantly in goal to keep the score down.

U14B v Framlingham (L 2-0): Away the U14Bs played in an open end to end game but unfortunately the opposition forwards were more clinical than the RHS strike force and an even game ended 2-0 to the home side.

U15A v Framlingham (L 2-3): The U15As played in a tightly contested and physical match. An early goal from Framlingham forced  RHS to increase their intensity. Excellent shape in the midfield, particularly from man of the match, Richard Vallance, produced chances which Alex Finding and Ben Conner converted into goals. However, Framlingham managed to answer back for every goal, making the final score 2-3.

U15B v Framlingham (L 2-1): The U15Bs lost 2-1 with Matt Saxby once again on the score sheet and Lexy Peterson being heroic in goal.

3rd XI v Framlingham (L 4-2): After a sparking first half performance and good goal by Matt Cantelo, RHS 3rds were worthy leaders at half time. However, 2 minutes of madness immediately after half time allowed Framlingham to score three goals. RHS came back with a cracking goal from Charlie Wuidart-Gray but unfortunately Framlingham scored again in the last minute to make the score 4-2. George Petrides and Cameron Kerr were men of the match.

2nd XI v Framlingham (D 1-1): The 2nd XI began slowly and conceded a breakaway goal after just three minutes. The rest of the first half chances were squandered including a run of four penalty corners. In the second half RHS had all the possession but only managed one goal -the well struck equaliser by Alex Rayment came from a tight angle. Man of the match was Will Matthews.

1st XI v Framlingham (L 4-1): The 1st XI suffered a 4-1 defeat against a tidy Framlingham side. The team composed themselves after half time and Jessie Vogel found the back of the net but the damage had been done. Player of the match was Drew Felstead.

Hockey Report Week 2

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On Saturday four Junior teams travelled to Orwell Park:

Junior 1st XI v Orwell (L 4-0)
The junior first team came up against a very strong opposition and lost 4-0. Some great goalkeeping from Max Orr kept RHS in the game.

Junior 2nd XI v Orwell (W 4-1)
The junior second team came out resounding winners 4-1.  Captain Apakuki Daunakamakama made the difference on the day.

Junior 3rd XI v Orwell (W 1-0)
The junior third team won a close match 1-0. Some excellent defending from Hamish Comonte was the highlight for RHS.

Junior 4th XI v Orwell (W 2-0)
The junior fourth team made it three wins out of four at Orwell Park as they finished 2-0 winners. Some brilliant team play tore through the hosts at times with great style.

The U14s and U15s were away at Greshams:

U14B v Greshams (L 4-2)
The B team went 4-0 down in the first half, rallied in the second but fell short losing 4-2.

U14A v Greshams (W 1-0)
Xavy Bull and Charlie Kilham held Greshams at bay after a slow start.  RHS slowly came into the game through excellent link play from Ben Arulampalam and Will Christmas. Toby Lee,  Olly Leggett and Thomas Sumner were also excellent. RHS created lots of opportunities but the deadlock was finally broken when Zach Puckey scored with a smart finish. 1-0 to RHS.

U15B v Greshams (W 5-3)
The B team worked tirelessly to keep a fast breaking Greshams side under wraps and a very good all round display saw RHS run out winners 5-3. Olly Williams with 2 and Matt Saxby with a hat-trick, one of which is a contender for goal of the season!

U15A v Greshams (L 2-1)
The 15A team put together 60 minutes of great hockey making progress with their new formation. Ben Price chased down a ball to beat a Greshams sweeper and deliver a goal early in the first half. A hard-working defence kept the opposition at bay until they scored a late first half goal. In the last 10 minutes, Greshams secured the final score to win 2-1.

At Home against Greshams:

3rd XI v Greshams (L 2-1)
At home, the 3rds ventured onto wet and muddy grass losing 2-1. Greshams were the better side in the first half and at 1-1 the score was flattering RHS. Man of the match was shared between Tom Harwood and George Petrides. Captain Max Dixey also deserves a mention.

2nd XI v Greshams (W 4-0)
The 2nds produced a very well executed 4-0 victory; RHS dominated possession from early in the first half and remained in control until the final whistle. Fast interchanging of passes developed into moves straight from the training ground and goals came in open play and from penalty corners. Toby Eaton and Brendan Tait shared the goals.

1st XI v Greshams (L 4-1)
The 1st XI will reflect on missed opportunities against Greshams. RHS created some excellent opportunities in the first half but could not convert. Greshams scored early in the second half and RHS bounced back with a well-worked corner routine being finished by Man of the Match, Tom Miller. RHS began to tire, while Greshams stepped up to leave the scoreline at 4-1.

Hockey Report Week 1

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The boys’ hockey season started with fixtures against Woodbridge School at the weekend.

U14B v Woodbridge (D 2-2)
Away, the U14Bs had a very even game drawing 2-2. The team was captained well by Mark Johnson in a game dominated by RHS. Harry Pugh scored both of the RHS goals and ‘man of the match’ was Conrad Graham-Ambrossi.

U14A v Woodbridge (L 1-0)
A frustrating opening game for the first fixture of the season; RHS started on the front foot playing some excellent hockey with Captain, Will Christmas, orchestrating from the middle very well. Xavy Bull and Charlie Kilham dominated the back line effectively but a lapse in concentration meant Woodbridge scored with only their second shot of the game. A very encouraging  start despite the result. ‘Man of the match’ was Will Christmas.

U15B v Woodbridge (W 3-0)
The U15B team won 3-0 against a visiting Woodbridge side. RHS battled hard in an even first half before stealing the lead with a break through by Matt Saxby. In the second half RHS held much better shape through Captain, Cedric Hoskyns-Abrahall. Further goals were made by Oli Williams and Matt Saxby to wrap up the win.

U15A v Woodbridge (W 3-2)
The U15As showed great promise for a successful season, winning against Woodbridge. Francois Rossouw’s  defensive efforts stood out and were key to holding the opposition to just two goals. Ben Conner scored two goals and Charlie Kerr added another for a well-deserved win 3-2.

2nd XI v Woodbridge (L 2-0)
1-0 would have been a fairer reflection as RHS dominated the game in the first half. It was a good start to the season by a rather weakened 2nd XI. Drew Felstead captained and was ‘man of the match’.

1st XI v Woodbridge (L 7-3)
After a good pre-season the 1^st XI started their game with high tempo but where ultimately outdone by some excellent attacking play by Woodbridge. Despite losing 7-3 the team showed great cohesion and determination throughout.  Goals were scored by Dan Smith, Peter Crockett and Ollie Sellers.  Players of the match were Calder Trewin-Marshall and Tom Miller.