Hockey
In hockey news, the 3rd XI secured their first victory of the season last Thursday with a well-deserved 2-0 win over Lingfield College. Roma G opened the scoring before Charlotte A added a second-half goal to seal the result. At the other end, Molly C produced a confident display to keep a clean sheet. Opposition MVP awards were presented to Issy C-B and Flo D.
Last week, our U14A hockey team produced an excellent performance to secure an impressive 4–1 victory over Brighton Girls, with Lucy A and Vivi G both scoring twice.
In further hockey news, congratulations go to Freddie B, who has earned selection for the East Grinstead Hockey Talent Academy following a successful series of trials throughout September and October. A fantastic achievement and thoroughly deserved recognition of his hard work and commitment.
Football
The first weekend of football after Half Term, Lancing took on local rivals Ardingly in a closely contested set of fixtures. Both the U14A and U15A were narrowly defeated 2-1 after highly competitive matches in which they battled hard but ultimately fell just short. The 3rd XI also produced a determined and spirited performance but were edged out 1-0.
There was success for the 2nd XI, whose excellent display earned a deserved 2-0 victory. Francis R opened the scoring with a superb individual effort before Umar M sealed the win with a 25-yard free-kick.
Our Team of the Week, however, was undoubtedly the 4th XI, who secured a thrilling 4-3 victory. Excellent passing, combination play and clinical finishing from Alex G, Olly R and Casper C H helped Lancing establish a 3-2 lead by half-time. Man of the Match Olly R, who contributed two assists and a goal, capped off an outstanding performance by scoring Lancing’s fourth and decisive goal of the afternoon to secure the victory.
Team of the Week: Joe J, Hezzie C B, Alex McG, Phillip G, Umar M, Harry C, Benji E, Charlie F B, Olly R, Casper C H and Francis R.
And we finish with some Swimming news. we say congratulations to Cecily S who achieved two PBs as well as gold medals last Saturday at the Hailsham Swimming Club Mike Pashler Invitational Meet. Well done indeed!
