1. William Campbell
2. Chris Cancary
3. Alex McVeigh (2 goals)
4. James Beck
5. Ryan Philips (1 goal)
6. Michael McCulloch
7. James Blackwell
8. Ryan Golding (Captian)
9. Elliot Whylie (1 goal)
10. Gabriel Foster-Crouch
11. Connor Tomkins (Cornwallis Man of the Match)
12. Joe Sturrock
13. James Bush
14. Kyle Fraser

 

Year 7 Rugby vs The Howard School @ Gillingham Anchorians

Wed 6 Oct

Cornwallis 20

The Howard School 10

After a heavy defeat to the same school 'A' team the week before Cornwallis were happy to take on a side of similar strength, With many players still learning the game on both sides it was more get the ball than rugby at times. In this vain Chris Carcary and Dylan Nerval showed a clean pair of heels both scoring tries. Robert Smith was however the player of the day scoring two tries and displaying good power throughout the match.

Team: Robert Smith, Ellis Longworth (captain), Ben Weeden, Luke Baker, Dylan Nervall, Connor Luck, Glen White, Harry Rofe, Abraham Hicks, Sam Thorpe, Jake Young, Ryan Oliver, Ben Kincaid, Chris Carcary.

1st XV Rugby vs Cranbrook 3rd XV

Cranbrook 35

Cornwallis 5

The Cornwallis 1st XV got their season underway against the Cranbrook 3rd XV last week. This fixture has proved difficult in the past as Cranbrook are usually more experienced and prepared in this early part of the year. The difference in preparation was evident from the start as Cranbrook controlled the ruck and maintained possession. Cornwallis battled throughout the match but lacked the fitness and cohesion to pose any real threat. The only consulation coming in the third quarter when after their best peiod of play the forwards rubbled over the line for Cornwallis sole try of the match. Andy Vaughan and Josh Mckenzie worked well in the pack but this team will have to train hard and come together quickly if they want to improve their record this season.

TEAM: J.Mckenzie, C. Richter-Smith, T. Boon, M. King, A. Vaughan, G. Krousti, D.Drury, M. Bishop, J.Hood, A. Clarke, J. Cook, L. Goodrich, A. Cloake, T. Jenkins

 

SPORTS DAY 2010

Cornwallis Sports Day 2010 was a huge success with students and staff enjoying the weather and activities all day long. A variety of activities were on offer including classic track and field events, individual and team games like basketball, tennis and badminton, dance, bowling, science & technology activities and many more. A number of new activities were a big hit including 'heart disection' and 'bollywood dance.

As well as competing for themselves students accumulated points for their form during the day. The winning forms were: 7R, 8R, 9N, 10H

In the staff features Mark Jones just managed to take the 100m dash in front of Matt Spall, Tommy King a close third. The Staff relay was expectedly dominated by the PE flyers.

Thanks to all the students for their behaviour and effort on the day and the staff for their help and support.

Photos can be found in the PE area on Sharepoint.

Monday 28th June 1st XI vs Langley

The senior cricket team travelled to Langley Park Boys School to play in the semi-final of the Kent 1st XI cricket league. For the 2nd year in row Cornwallis had made the top 4 in the county.

This was going to be a tough ask as Langley had some good players and when co-captain Matt White got out after feathering a catch to the keeper the task got even tougher. Danny Rowe batted well for his 65 and there were some good contributions from Chris Feltham and Jimmy Funnell.

In the end Langley had too much depth but it was a great effort from all the boys, especially from the year 13’s who have played extremely hard from year 7 all the way through to year 13.

Team list: Matt White, Chris Feltham, Danny Rowe, Lee Tidey, Tom Hazzard, James Hopkins, Josh Robins, Jimmy Funnell, James Rowe, Dan Barkaway, Jason White

Coach; Mr Smith

 

 

Staff Cricket vs St Simon Stock

The staff cricket team went down to a St Simon Stock side on Friday. The team stuggled to find the rhythem they had displayed against MGS.

'Clutch' Sheehan took the first breakthough wicket with Chidi managing to hold onto straightforward catch. Apart from that it was a pretty disappointing bowling performance that let SSS score 117.

Opener Pennington failed to get on the scoreboard whileJames Critell was the top scorer with 38. A late Cameo from Geoff Flower was too little too late.

Team: Jones (Captain), Critell, King, Watts, Chidi, Pennington, Kira, Simmons, Verrell, Clutch, Flower

U13 Cricket vs St Simon Stock

In the second pool match against the always well drilled St Simon Stock this match was always going to be close. After winning the toss and putting SSS into bat Cornwallis bowled acurately throughout the entire innings, minimising the extras considerably from previous matches. Callum Smith had some success opening while Ben Swift and Lewis Midwinter also had good figures. Things were looking good until their stike batsman came in down the order and got SSS through to 100 off the 20 overs.

Opening batsman Dan Sharpe and Ben Barkaway got off to a flying start averaging 10 an over. Sharpe was the first wicket to go though shortely after.

Barkaway and Hopkins then went on to form the partnership of the match getting Cornwallis through to 80 before both were dismissed in quick sucession. Midwinter cracked a 4 before departing. The game was left to Josh Turnem-Scott and Tom Wilmott to finish 3 off the last 3 balls it was Tom Wilmott who eventually cracked one over the head of long-on and seal an exciting match with 2 balls to go.

Team: Ben Barkaway, Ben Swift, Dan Sharpe, Jason Morley, Josh Turnem-Scott, Shottie Hopkins, Callum Smith, Lewis Midwinter, Harry Gallop, Dylan Ruler, Jordan Smith

U13 Cricket vs The Marsh Academy

An understrength and under maned Cornwallis took the field on the abnormal Friday afternoon.

Put into bat Cornwallis had no players who were able to exert themselves into significant scores. Dan Sharpe started well but failed to score double figures. Ben Swift and Lewis Midwinter hit boundaries but played poor shots and were ultimately the engineers of their own demise. Josh Turnem-Scott, one of a handful of year 7 students in the match looked the most confortable at the crease and after establishing himself managed to see out the innings, playing some good looking cricket shots along the way. Unfortunately Cornwallis could only manage 64 for 9 all out.

The Marsh Academy didn't start well at all. Ben Swift and Callum Wilson taking early wickets and slowing the runrate significantly. The first bowling change of Lewis Midwinter continued the attack and he bowled a tight line taking a couple of wickets. Jordan Smith a late call up was also working very hard on the boundary and fielded well saving a number of runs.

Spirits were high half way through the match and the game was evenly poised. The Marsh Acdamey had an ace up their sleeve and what looked like a county player soon took control of the match. After a couple of big overs for the Marsh they were soon on top and their 'star player finished the match before the alocated overs.

A disappoiting loss that sees Cornwallis out of the Kent Cup however with a full strength side it is encouraging to know thre team was capable of a lot more.

Team: Dan Sharpe (Captain), Ben Swift, Lewis Midwinter, Jordan Smith, Callum Smith, Jason Arnold, Harry Gallop, Josh Turnem Scott, Lewis Kemp

Coach: Tommy King

U13 Kent school games basketball play offs

The U13 girls basketball team qualified for the regional play offs.  We took a large squad of 11 girls from across year 7 and 8.  Our 1st game was up against St.Gregory's RC comprehensive.  Cornwallis came on court with a great attitude feeling very confident.  Sophie Brown scored an excellent basket very quickly followed by Amy Pearce.  The other team tried to play defensively but Cornwallis kept up a strong attack.  Amy scored another goal floowed by 2 more from Ella Delves.  The final score was Cornwallis 10 v 0 St Gregory's. 

The second game was against Tonbridge grammar school.  They fielded a good team testing Cornwallis' defence.  Shottie Hopkins and Amy Pearce worked hard to hold them off but unfortunately let a couple of baskets through. We fought back with a basket from Ella Delves and Megan Murrell.  Unfortunately we couldn't stop them scoring a couple more with the final score being Cornwallis 4 v 8 Tonbridge grammar.

The final game was against Maplesden Noakes.  They were a strong team and they worked our defence hard. Ashley Jordan worked hard to block them out of the key.  Whitney Wilsher fed the ball through court well and Lydia Wils was magnificent at shooting scoring a totol of 4 baskets!!!!  The final score was Cornwallis 8 v 4 MNS.

The team put in a great performance and worked really well together.  Shottie Hopkins was a fantastic captain and made some great tactical suggestions throughout the tournament.  Cornwallis finished as runners up which was a great achievement and also meant we qualified for the Kent Schools games grand final held on 3rd July.  The team are very excited about the tournament and looking forward to playing schools from across the county at Canterbury University.

Captain: Shottie Hopkins

Squad:

Ella Delves

Amy Pearce

Chloe Mannering

Brooke Huggett

Sophie Brown

Elle Cloke

Megan Murrell

Lydia Wils

Whitney Wilsher

Ashley Jordan

 

Coach: Claire Westerbeek

WEDNESDAY 5TH MAY

Year 7 Athletics

 

Team results are in from the Kent School Games Athletics fixture last week.  The boys finished 7th overall and the girls finished 6th.  A great performance from both sides with some exceptional performances from the following pupils:

Jack French - 1500m - 4th

Ben C - High Jump - 4th

Jake - Javelin - 2nd

Maddie Harris - 800m - 2nd

Whitney Wilsher - 800m - 2nd

Girls medley relay team - 2nd

Olivia Rundle - High jump - 2nd

Please congratulate everyone who participated and encourage them to come along to training every Wednesday so we can finish even higher next time!!

 

Coaches: Miss Westerbeek & Mr Smith

 

THURSDAY 6TH MAY

YR 9 ROUNDERS V INVICTA, VALLEY PARK & NLL

On Thursday 6th May the yr 9 Rounders team travelled to Valley Park to play in a mini-tournament.

Valley Park did not make an appearance so the first game was against NLL. Cornwallis batted first, with some impressive performances with the bat from Charlotte Thatcher and Leah O'Neill, who were our top scorers. We also capitalised on some fielding mistakes from the Nll players and managed to score 9 1/2 rounders.

Nll in their innings scored 3 1/2 Rounders. We managed to get most of their team out by some excellent fielding work from our awesome bowler, backstop and 1st base combination. These players were Ellen Honybun, Charlotte Thatcher and Morgan White.  Final score was: Cornwallis 9 1/2  NLL 3 1/2

Next up were Invicta who had warmed up by playing and beating NLL. We lost the toss and batted first again, but unfortunately our big hitters were not performing as well during this match, and with some excellent fielding from the Invicta team we only managed to score 2 1/2Rounders.

 

Invicta also had some big hitters, who were on form, and it was only through excellent deep fielding from Liz Hopper that we managed to keep their scoring down.  Final score:  Cornwallis 2 1/2  - Invicta 8.

 

Well done to: Ellen Honybun, Charlotte Thatcher, Morgan White, Leah O'Neill, Liz Hopper, Amy Ellson, Kirsty Gorman

 

 

Coach : Mrs Massey

 

1ST XI Cricket v MGS (Kent Cup round 1)

 

Cornwallis travelled to MGS for the first round of the KC having beaten MGS last year. This was going to a big game as no Grammar school wants to be put in their place against a high school.

 

With a slightly weaken side due to injury and exam commitments Cornwallis started very slowly. Matt White looked in good form with an unbeaten 71 out of 100 runs for the innings.

 

It was always going to be tough defending this total and MGS took them game to Cornwallis and completed a convincing win by 7 wickets.

 

Team: Matt White ©, Chris Feltham, Danny Rowe, James Rowe, Josh McKenzie, Matt Hazzard, Dan Barkaway, Jason White, Craig Fawcett, Josh Robins, Lee Tidy

 

Coach: Mr Smith

 

TUESDAY 11TH MAY

 

U14 cricket team v Fulston Manor

 

The U14 cricket team travelled to Fulston Manor School to play in their 1st round cricket match. The game was supposed to be a 20/20 but unfortunately the team got bowled out for 28.

 

The full 20 overs were not required by Fulston to get the runs.

 

Coach: Mr Pennington

 

WEDNESDAY 12TH MAY

 

1ST XI Cricket v Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar School

After the disappointment of losing to MGS a week earlier, Cornwallis returned to the Mote CC to play another grammar school in the Kent League. There were nervous signs around the ground as again players had to be promoted from younger age groups as injury and unavailability affected the team.

Matt White was the start with the ball as he picked up a 5 wicket hall. James Rowe and Jimmy Funnell also pitched in with 2 each and stand in captain, Chris Feltham bagged himself one.

The target was only 63 runs to win. There were a few hiccups along the way but all in all Cornwallis went on to a comfortable victory.

 

Teamlist: Matt White, Chris Feltham ©, James Rowe, Jimmy Funnell, Dan Barkaway, Jason White, Josh McKenzie, Charlie Himbury, Craig Fawcett, Josh Robins, James Hopkins

 

Coach: Mr Smith

 

Key stage 3 cricket team v Astor of Hever

 

The first game of the year for the team was played away at Astor of hever. Some good open bowling from Shottie Hopkins and Callum Smith restricted Astor’s total runs to 63.

 

A great batting display from the ‘chirpy wicky’ Sharpy and Lewis Midwinter secured the first victory of the season.

 

Teamlist: Sharpy, Tom Willmot, Ben Swift, Lewis Midwinter, Dylan Ruler, Callum Smith, Shottie Hopkins ©, Jason Morley, Siymilan

 

Coach: Mr Smith

Year 8 Football League Final

I have finally picked myself up to prepare this report after a sad evening. I had planned to write a thrilling encounter with a happy ending but here I am, not knowing where to start from.

The build-up to the match was fantastic and our supporters couldn’t wait for kick-off. The match finally kicked off @ 4pm with both sided trying to hold a better grip of the mid-field. MGS had the first clear chance to score but the pressure from our dependable defender Ben Swift made the MGS 6ft attacker wildly swing at the ball as we watched the ball brush past the cross bar.

Daniel Sharpe and Mitchell Dickenson started to exert themselves more in the mid-field and that led to few good exchanges between Tom Wilmot and Jordan Smith but the final shot from Jordan Smith went a few inches wide of the top left corner.

MGS put through a long ball that beat our defence line and left their attacker one-on-one with our goal keeper (Brad Comins) who made a fantastic save to keep the score at 0:0. Our boys then took the initiative again and pined MGS to their half. Mitchell Dickenson started off another flow of attacking football and linked-up with Tom Wilmot to put him one-on-one with the keeper but his low drive was unable to beat the keeper. The 1st half ended 0:0.

 

The second half started with us playing a lot better due to the uplifting and inspirational half time talk form Mr Flower and myself. Jack Collins came on for Jordan Smith and we started creating more scoring chances but we were not taking the numerous chances we created and we paid the price. Another long ball (Stoke City Style) and their attacker got a clear sight on goal and made it count. 1:0 to MGS.

 

Our player showed dept and strength as they picked themselves up and carried on attacking and creating chances. Mitchell Dickenson made another dashing run through MGS mid-field and defence going past 5 players before his goal-bound shot got deflected for a corner kick. (It was becoming clear it wasn’t going to be our day).

 

Penalty Kick, WHAT???.

 

The lines man signalled for a penalty kick even though the tackle was made way outside the penalty area. Penalty taken and we found ourselves 2:0 down. However, the resilience of our players were not dampened as they applied more pressure. Daniel Sharpe worked the ball with Liam Matthews before linking up Tom Wilmot and he dribbled the defender and got himself one-on-one with the keeper for the 3rd time in the match but his shot was saved by the keeper. The match ended 2:0

 

Our boys showed a lot of maturity in the way they managed themselves before, during and after the match and we are very proud of their achievements. I will also like to say a big thank you to Mark Jones for helping us organise the matches and logistics this season.

 

Regards

Geoff and Chidi

Year 7 League Cup Final

Cornwallis vs Holmesdale

Having convincingly defeated long term foes Oakwood Park in the semi-final, Cornwallis faced their final (and possibly sternest) test of the season; Holmesdale.

In the build-up to the match there was a lot of excitement amongst the team with thoughts of carving a place in history weighing heavy on the shoulders of the young squad. The first year 7 Cornwallis team to lift the league and cup double would be something to tell the Grandchildren in years to come.

Even the management were not removed from the pressure, an agent acting on behalf of Jon Spurling had already approached Chris Verrall with the promise of a biography should the team succeed. “From MS DOS to Glory, Chris Verrall, My life so far” was certain to be a bestseller.

The match started with the players slightly daunted by the massive pitch and a new (3G) surface but the words of the management were clear; “enjoy the game and play fair.” Despite the size of the pitch and the foreign venue, the crowd was almost partisan featuring many parents and staff willing the team on.

The first half was a cagey affair with every Cornwallis player showing that they were completely focussed on the job in hand. The crowd had continued to swell and the support were impressed with what they were seeing. Every ball was fought for and the team pressed in groups across the pitch. The rumours that Chris Verrall had mentored a young ‘Pep’ Guardiola in the art of pressing seemed evident as every ball was fought for in typical Barca style. Kieran Monk highlighted his worth as an attacking and defensive force as time and again he dispossessed the opposition on the left wing.

An early injury worry saw Jon Beck (CB) cautiously substituted for Matt Constable. With George Taylor (RB) taking up the vacant spot in the centre of defence, young Matt (a big shout for most improved player of the season) was placed in the role of right back. George Moon quickly settled his fellow George and the defence looked rock solid immediately with Mark O’Boyle taking station in goal and putting in another commanding performance between the sticks.

The change immediately led to a goal. Matt cleared the ball from defence with a deft pass to Jack French, he picked out Jack Collins who fought off the attention of Holmesdale’s 6ft (!) defender and poked the ball passed the approaching keeper. 1-0 Cornwallis!

The half ended with more hard work across the team with Callum Ray putting in a star performance at left back despite carrying a slight injury. At half time the message was the same, keep playing the way you know you can. The one suggestion made; take on a few more longer shots and work the keeper –little did we know that moments later these words would be ringing in Holmesdale ears.

The second half started much like the first but with the team showing a new found confidence and (respectful) swagger. Team captain Callum O’Brien won another 50/50 challenge and found Ollie Cooke in space in the centre of the park. Ollie immediately realised that the keeper was a trifle off his line and decided to attempt an audacious shot from at least 35 yards. The shot was sweetly struck and seemed to hang in the air for an age. The competent Holmesdale keeper judged his jump well but could only parry the powerful shot into the roof of the net, 2-0 Cornwallis!

As the second half continued the team went from strength to strength with Matt Dunmill living up to his billing following a goal in his previous match (his debut). He and Jack seemingly communicating on a level enjoyed by so few Premiership strike partnerships. A casual observer likened them to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Eidur Gudjohnsen with near telepathic levels of communication.

This relationship on the field led to the next goal with Matt breaking through with an energetic run and was quickly one on one with the keeper. Having done everything right the keeper made a great save at Matt’s feet and the ball broke loose only to fall to the feet of a closing Jack who poached a goal with a cool chip to his right, the keepers left. 3-0 Cornwallis!

As the game reached the last quarter Cornwallis seemed in constant attack unleashing wave after wave of offensive play and pinning Holmesdale in their last third. They had no answer to the quantity and quality of the chances being made. Ollie Delves, who replaced Jack French at half time and Josh Turnham (on for Kieran Monk) were in their element on the wings as they time and again delivered incisive passes and it was obvious that the spirit of Holmesdale had now been destroyed.

The Holmesdale management were almost begging for mercy despite arrogantly talking up their chances prior to the match. But there a cherry for the top of one of the sweetest cakes in year 7 Football History here at the Cornwallis.

Sam Ardley our able Keeper from the semi-final came on late in the game and immediately busied himself passing to Jack on the edge of the box. Jack proceeded to beat no fewer than six players, rounded the keeper twice and slotted it between two defenders on the line for a virtuoso final goal. 4-0 Cornwallis!   

As the game concluded Cornwallis ended one of their most sporting victories with a round of applause and handshakes all round for a strong Holmesdale side who clearly did not play to their best but showed a lot of heart.

This was a commanding performance from start to finish with every player in the team highlighting what makes this special game so beautiful. They proved an example to every other team in the league and it has been an absolute pleasure to be involved in managing a team with so much passion and natural flair. Chris and I really feel that this team (with quality management) has the opportunity to win plaudits throughout their schooling here at Cornwallis and are a real credit to the school.

We re-wrote the school mantra for the team this year and it was upheld in every, single game played…Work Hard, Play Fair.

A big thank you to Peter Georgio for his support in the final and running the line brilliantly throughout the match and to Sophie Williams and Gail Rawlins for their vocal support throughout the game.

Team photo with the trophy to follow,

Paul Wenger and Chris Ferguson

  

Cornwallis VS Oakwood Park Grammar School

After winning the East League and being undefeated the Cornwallis boys finally had their next test, the winners of the West League (Oakwood Park Grammar). The winner of this game would go on to star in the final with the chance of cup glory. During my time at Cornwallis we have never beat Oakwood Grammar, and they too were undefeated all season. Make no mistake, this was going to be a tough game.

Upon reaching Oakwood’s home pitch the sun was shining, but there was a tense feel atmosphere surrounding the players. It was time for one of the famous “Special Ones” team talk from team managers Paul Sheehan and Chris Verrall. By the end of the talk, the players were fired up were ready to do battle.

From the moment the whistle was blown the team pressed hard and began to build upon possession. Then, with one quick break and a ball over the top from Jack Collins, Josh was put through. Josh, who normally plays left wing sprinted onto the pass, picked his spot and rifled one into the top corner. This was definitely close to goal of the season; the replays didn’t do it justice. The Oakwood grammar boys barely knew what hit them and looked shocked. Time to capitalise...

The boys continued to press but were caught with some quick one two passing and a killer through ball which Cesc Fabregas would have been proud of himself. The Oakwood striker ran onto the ball and calmly chipped the ball over our new goalkeeper Sam.

It was a tough game for about 10 minutes before our star striker, Jack Collins latched onto a through ball from new boy Matt Dunmill. Jack, from the tightest of angles dispatched the ball past the flailing Oakwood keeper. The atmosphere was electric; the score was 2-1.

With ten minutes to go until half time Cornwallis looked in control and were pressing for a third. Another mazy run from Jack Collins who beat 4 players was enough and he calmly made it 3-1 to Cornwallis. We predict big things for Jack in the future, Mourinho better be watching this space.

Finally with about 3 minutes to go new boy, Matt Dunmill scored a scorcher into the bottom corner. Matt, who used to play for local team Gillingham was playing out of his normal position, but still managed to impose himself on the game. What he lacks in height, he makes up in tenacity.

The boys finished the first half 4-1, an amazing score line considering that Oakwood had not lost a game all season. We were taking the approach that it was still 0-0.

The second half began as expected and Oakwood came at us with everything. If it wasn’t for the outstanding efforts of George Hill and Jonathan Beck at the back then surely Oakwood would have found their intelligent play more fruitful. Unfortunately from a dubious corner decision, the ball ricocheted off the Cornwallis back line and just crossed the line. We had a chat with the linesman at the time but he was unable to comment. He did look a shady character!

Oakwood continued to press and eventually were caught out with a quick Cornwallis counter attack straight from the training ground. Jon Beck, who started the move from defence, rounded off an marvellous performance by getting on the end of a Jack Collins cross making it 5-2. Special praise should go to Callum O’Brien. Callum, younger brother of Golfing star Jade O’Brien showed maturity beyond his years to control the centre of midfield. Again, we predict big things for this young man in the future.

Cornwallis ran out 5-2 winners and are now through to the final. We deserve this success as not only did the boys play well but their attitudes were outstanding. Mr Sheehan and I are so proud of the team’s success this season and feel that special praise should go to them for their attitude. It’s a privilege to be associated with a school that has students as mature as the Year 7 football team. Bring on the opposition!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday 13th March - Kent Cross Country Championships

Jack French represented Kent in the next stage of the Cross Country Championships on Sat 13th March.  Unfortunately Jack came 55th out of 100 but had to contend with a very quick race due to the course being relatively flat.   Jack had won a Gold medal from the Maidstone Schools Cross Championships as he came in the top 10 of his age group.  This was presented to him during Year 7 Assembly.  Jack is now rated 8th best in Kent and we wish him all the best with his future races - he will be one to watch in the Year 7 Athletics this summer!!

Manager: Mrs Edmed

Monday 22nd March - Year 7 Kent School Games Hockey Qualifier - Tonbridge School

Cornwallis had a squad of 11 players which was exceptional considering we do not have a hockey squad in Year 8, 9 and 10.  We travelled to Tonbridge School on a Monday morning raring to go for the 5 matches that were ahead of us.

The first game was against Tunbridge Wells Boys Grammar and they took us by surprise and scored a goal within the first few minutes of the game.  This game was always on the defence and we failed to mark all the players at times leaving the goal keeper in a one on one situation with the Centre Forward.

The overall score was 3-0 lost.

The second game was against  Gravesend Grammar School.  Cornwallis connected well together and made some fluent passing between the team.  Harry scored 2 goals in this game and the overall score was 2-1.  A good win.

The third game was a tough game against Borden.  Borden dominated the attacking play and failed to give us any chances in our attacking third.  During the game, a high ball connected with Harry's eye and he had to come off injured. The score was 5-0 lost.

The fourth game against Gravesend Grammar B team.  This team was the closest game of the tournament and we had lots of opportunities and short corners to score but unfortunately could not get the ball in the goal.  Due to several attacking breaks by Gravesend, they scored 2 goals ending the game on a 2-0 loss.

The fifth and final game of the tournament was against Skinners School.  The whole team played their best hockey in the final game and gave it their all.  Unfortunately we were unable to make the most of the scoring opportunities and lost 2-0.

Overall in the tournament we came 5th out of 6th.  The boys had a thoroughly good day of hockey and displayed excellent sportsmanship and made Cornwallis proud.  We were the only school to enter from Maidstone Schools so that was an achievement in itself.  Thank you also to the parents who came to support us. 

The team was:

 Dan Bristow

George Ridgeway

Harry Gollop - Captain

Luke Wellsman

Tom Ridgeway

Ben Hartnell

Ross Luesby

Greg Matthews

Ollie Delves

Darcy Brown

Josh Turnham-Scott

 

Coach: Mrs Edmed

Thursday 25th March - Year 8 & 9 Rugby v St. Simon Stock

An under strength Cornwallis side lost heavily in the rain away at St Simon Stock on Thursday 25th March.  Missing several regular players, the boys made a poor start, conceding early tries due to a disinclination to tackle or chase kicks.  Little went right for the Cornwallis team, although as the half progressed a few individuals started to make their mark through excellent try-saving tackles, the pick of the bunch coming from Lewis Midwinter, with a superb tackle on the opposition wing.

The lethargy lifted in the second half and, apart from a couple of disappointing tries conceded directly from kick-offs, the game became more competitive.  Liam Rice-Wilson made a few darting runs; Liam Ingram also tried to break through, but to no avail.  Siyamilan Navaratnam was the man of the match, standing out for his fearless chasing and tackling on the larger opposition, saving two clear tries through his unwavering commitment.  The pack closed ranks in the second half and held out during a sustained period of pressure on the try-line, where the strength and nous of Jarvis Mewett and Tom Steel evoked images of the Spartans at Thermopylae.

Finally, Cornwallis scored a well-deserved try as Jake White crashed over from a maul, resulting from the best period of play for our boys, with wave after wave of attack breaking the Stocky ranks.

Final Score: St Simon Stock 60 Cornwallis 5 (try: Jake White)

Team: 15: George Wellard, 14, Lewis Midwinter, 13, Lewis Milford, 12, Liam Ingram, 11, Siyamilan Navaratnam, 10, Liam Rice-Wilson (capt), 9, Stephen Collins, 8, Ryan Oxley, 5, Tom Steel, 4, Jarvis Mewett, 3, Jake White, 2, Ben Pass, 1, Joe Thwaites

 

Coach: Matt Spall

 

U15 Basketball Tournament/ Tonbridge 25th of March.

 

The Cornwallis Basketball Team arrived at the tournament in Tonbridge on the 25th of March after coming second in the Aylesford Tournament.  The starting line up consisted of Brandon Atkinson, Faraz Dastagir, Ryan Plumbly, Toby Alldridge and Daniel Barkaway with James Relf on bench.

The first teams to play were Aylesford vs Haylesbrook within 10 minute games. Haylesbrook held a good tight defence so managed to keep them off the hoop and also make Aylesford take risky shots from outside the key.  Haylesbrook won 8-6.

Cornwallis vs. Cranbrook. Toby Alldridge took the tip off for the start of the game and won the ball for Cornwallis. Ryan Plumbly scored the first two points with a jump shot from outside of the key in which was assisted by Brandon Atkinson. Toby Alldridge rejected a shot from Cranbrook and did a turnover for the Cornwallis team. Cranbrook then came back with revenge scoring a tear drop shot making the score 2-2. Daniel Barkaway scored a fast break layup adding the score up to 4-2. Faraz Dastagir made a vital mistake taking a risky off balanced shot in which missing the hoop giving the turnover to Cranbrook and giving them the fast break for the 2 points make the score 4-4. James Relf came on for Faraz Dastagir for the last 2 minute of the game. Toby Alldridge received the ball from Ryan Plumbly and drove through defence to the hoop for 2 points and a foul. Toby Alldridge unfortunately missed the Free Throw. Cornwallis 6 – Cranbrook – 4.

 The next game played was Aylesford vs Cranbrook. Cranbrook won 6-4

Cornwallis vs. Haylesbrook. The tip-off went to Haylesbrook and they straight away got to work. This team were a lot stronger and athletic than the other teams. Hayesbrook scored 2 quick baskets using their centre as the advantage; unfortunately Faraz Dastagir in the first 2 mintues went down with a serious injury and was out of all other games. Ryan Plumbly managed to put down a great jump shot from the side of the key. Toby Alldridge then drove to the basket with a layup making the scores 4-4. Daniel Barkaway on defence created a shot blocked and played point to the basket and scored making the score 6-4. Haylesbrook came back with revenge scoring one jump shot and a second change rebound. Leading 8-6. Toby Alldridge in the last minute drove to the basket to make the scores equal. Cornwallis 8 – Haylesbrook  8.

Cornwallis vs. Alyesford. In the first 3 minutes Ryan Plumbly managed to get create 3 assists for Toby Alldridge putting the points down, he scored the first 8 points in the first 3 minutes with Ryan Plumbly on his shoulder. Daniel Barkaway managed to score a hook shot from outside the key making scores 10-0. Aylesford scored a basket using their centre to their advantage. Ryan plumbly knocked down a layup making the scores 12-2. Cornwallis 12 – Aylesford 2

The win of the tournament could of not have been won without the great help of James Relf with his great passing, dribbling also his first game and Brandon Atkinson for the knowledge of the game and great dribbling techniques and passing between all players.

This had concluded the overall win in the tournament gaining another trophy and another tournament for the Cornwallis Basketball team on the 1st of July.

Many thanks from the Basketball Team to Mr Pennington for the coaching and the arrangements.

Report by Toby Alldridge

Coach: Mr Pennington

 

Cornwallis Yr 10 & 11 Rugby vs Holmesdale

 

 

Wednesday 17th March

 

After Holmesdales' reliable late arrival it did not take long for Cornwallis to get on the scoreboard. From the first possession Cornwallis maintained the ball for phases before Max Bishop eyed a gap and scored.

Cornwallis kept the pressure on soon after as Jonty Hood touched down from a set play from a line out. Holmesdale managed to stay in touch through their livewire scrum half who managed to touch down twice from quick taps.

Cornwallis started strong after the break and were rewarded with a penalty kick shortly after.

Both teams scored again,Craig Jessop this time finishing off in the corner.

The game was eventually concluded 1 min before the time as Sam Austin received a back injury. The decision was made to stop the game Cornwallis deservedly winners 25-24.

More important than the victory was the way in which the team played. For the first time this season players linked together to and used the ball to create opportunities to score.

 

Team: Jonty Hood (captain), James Gough, Tim Boon, Josh Cook, Georgio Krousti, Duncan Drury, Mike King, Sam Merrel, Matt Older, Lewis Goodrich, Alex Clarke, Craig Jessop, Craig Fawcett, Sam Austin, Max Bishop, Tom Jenkins Luke Quinn