🏑 Southgate Juniors Weekly Round-Up 🏑
by Irene Lee
Another thrilling weekend of hockey for our Southgate juniors! From nail-biting Cup clashes to incredible goal fests, our young players showed skill, spirit, and pure Southgate pride.
U 14 Girls – Fighting Spirit and Fantastic Finishes!
Our U14 Girls battled hard in their Tier 1 National Cup clash against Chelmsford and came away with a brilliant 2 – 1 win! Chelmsford defended tightly and struck first on a fast break, but Southgate kept their composure and turned the game around.
A clever poach from Felicienne after the keeper parried Evie’s strike levelled the score, before Ezgi sealed the victory five minutes from time with a classic drawbridge finish. A gritty and determined team performance. Well done, girls!
U14 Dolphins – Strong Start, Brave Finish
The U14 Dolphins put in a spirited performance in their Tier 2 National Cup match against Upminster U14B. After a brilliant first half, they led, thanks to a great finish from Ava, but despite dominating early on, they were edged out by two late goals from Upminster.
A tough result, but an encouraging display full of teamwork and heart. The manager said he’s confident they’ll do really well in the Plate and we couldn’t agree more!
U14 Boys – On Fire!
Another top-class performance from our U14 Boys in their Cup match against Old Loughts U14 1. The team produced an outstanding 7 – 0 win, showcasing skill and teamwork throughout.
Goals came from Thomas (4), Charlie (2) and Adi (1), with Thomas named Player of the Match for his positive attitude towards the team and finishing flair. Brilliant stuff, boys!
U16 Girls – Grit and Determination
Our U16 Jaguars faced a tough opponent in Old Loughts 1 in their Tier 2 Knockout Cup Match, putting up a brave fight despite a 10 – 0 loss. The girls showed true Southgate grit and kept working hard until the very end. Fantastic effort, plenty of progress and energy to take into the next matches!
U16 Boys – Ruthless and Relentless
The U16 Boys were in sensational form, storming to a 14 – 1 win against St Albans A! Goals from Charlie (4), Zack (3), Kanishk (2), Kitt (1), Eddie (1), Xav (1), and Jonnie (1) secured a dominant display. Sam was named Man of the Match. Outstanding team effort all round!
U18 Girls – Controlled and Confident
A superb performance from our U18 Girls, who delivered a convincing 5–0 win against Old Loughts. A calm, composed display with strong teamwork and smart hockey across the pitch. Well done, girls!
U18 Boys – Goal Machine in Motion
The U18 Boys were unstoppable in their EH Cup match away at Holcombe HC, winning 15 – 2.
A phenomenal scoring spree led by Jay (7) and Alex (5), with George, Akash, and Aidan adding one each. A brilliant result built on teamwork, precision, and confidence. Well done, boys!
Thank You Team Southgate!
🔴⚪ A huge thank you to all our amazing players, parents, coaches, and managers for your energy and spirit this weekend! The weather may have been miserable, but the cheering from the sidelines, tireless encouragement, and unstoppable Southgate spirit shone through.
To our players – your commitment, resilience, and teamwork were incredible to see.
To our parents, coaches, and managers – your support keeps everything running and spirits high, rain or shine!
You are all what makes Southgate so special.
Go Southgate! 🔴⚪