Second Edition - November-December2019 .0000000000000000.00000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000 U18 Netball Princethorpe vs LSS 28-16 On Wednesday the Lawrence Sheriff year 12 netball team played Princethorpe in the first match of the season. In the first quarter we conceded many goals but once we’d warmed into the game we started to use the court well. Throughout the game the standard of netball improved thanks to the strong midfield of Lucia and Amelia. Our attack was strong with our goals scored by Emily flack and Ashley. However throughout the game Princethorpe were dominant and their accuracy of shooting proved effective, even with the strong defence of Nabihah. Even with defeat, we had fun and look forward to more matches. U12 Rugby LSS 0 - 60 Ratcliffe College A very difficult game made harder by a depleted squad but the boys kept fighting and learning the game of Rugby. We were much more competitive in the second period and could have scored but for some excellent defence. Man of the Match was Will Gower who improved his ball carrying and distribution to bring others into the game more effectively as well as showing strong and positive leadership U16 Rugby vs Princethorpe (L15-17) A game in very wet conditions but the boys did brilliantly. A tough and physical encounter with some real moments of quality. Trailing 10-5 at break LSS were unfortunate not to have gone in even, a couple of last second errors preventing the try in the corner. In the second half only a conversion separated the teams in what was a pulsating game." Man of the Match Luca Marsella. House Table Tennis December saw a very successful house table tennis competition with 32 players from each year group taking part. Well done to all the boys that played, some amazing skills on show! U13 Rugby LSS 20 - 35 Princethorpe LSS hosted Princethorpe in what would turn out to be Congratulations to Shyaan (Year 10) who has been a very interesting match. A challenging game for a selected for the Warwickshire Cricket Board U16 squad overloaded with forwards however LSS played development programme. He will be representing extremely well and were narrowly beaten in an Coventry Phoenix. Shyaan did really well in the trials incredibly tactical and physical game. The late period and was among the top 18 players including current of domination in the second half by LSS meant that county squad. the squad was able to claw its way back up with captain and MOTM Zachary Smith scoring some spectacular late tries. U13 Rugby LSS 30 - 20 Ratcliffe College An incredible performance from the boys against strong opposition. Some excellent attacking rugby on display from both teams. 1st XI Football Ayelsford 2 v 1 LSS Princethorpe 5 v 3 LSS Lawrence Sheriff turned up depleted, only fielding 10 For the first time since the opening game of the men. Despite this, sheriff took an early lead through a season, which was also against princethorpe, Sheriff curled free kick from Charlie Gordon that was won managed to field 11 men in comparison to 9 and 10 in after an amazing run from Harry Lummis. previous weeks. The game was on a cold wednesday Unfortunately sheriff talisman Harry Lummis picked afternoon and the full sheriff side were very up for the up an early hamstring injury as well as Captain Todd game and were determined to put the 6-3 loss earlier Loveitt not being fit from the get go putting sheriff in the year behind them. Sheriff started the game under the cosh early doors. With Loveitt and Lummis well, having the larger share of possession and were Reluctantly pulling their weight up front Sheriff were the only side creating chances. Princethorpe grew into left with 8 men and a goalkeeper who couldn't see, the game and began keeping possession at the back after Sheriff No1 Lewis Coward forgot his contact similarly to the previous game. Inevitably with all the lenses, to defend wave after wave of Aylesford possession chances came for princethorpe and attacks. Eventually the Sheriff wall crumbled and brilliance in the heart of the defence from natural Ayelsford got their equaliser after a comedy of errors goalkeeper Lewis Coward and Luke Craggs kept it at from the previously solid Sheriff defence. After the 0-0. Eventually Princethorpe’s relentless pressure goal the tide didn't turn and the Aylesford attacks resulted in a goal after Dan Farrow’s clumsy challenge were relentless and sheriff struggled into the break at gifted the home side a penalty which was slotted 1-1 after heroics from Coward in goal. home past debutant Alex Skidmore. Something had to The Second half began with Loveitt going in goal due change tactically for sheriff so Jake Love was moved to injury and Coward started the half up front. The from right back to striker as his attacking prowess was second half carried on in the same vein as the first wasted in defence and Harry Lummis dropped in at with Ayelsford on top. Sheriff held on after Loveitt right back from centre forward after his tireless work expertly saved a 1 on 1 keeping sheriff in the game. pressing the well organised princethorpe back 4. This Lummis wasn't seen much in the second half as his tactical change turned the game on its head as the injury got the better of him leaving sheriff’s main half drew to a close sheriff dominated and sheriff attacking threat coming from Charlie Gordon and equalised from a brilliant cross from Scotland’s Lewis Lewis Coward. As the game drew to a close it became holmes which was smashed into the roof of the net a scrappy end to end affair with little quality until Dan from inside the six yard box by Charlie Gordon against Farrow showed some brilliant skill to dribble through his former school. Sheriff battled to half time at 1-1 almost the whole team with his dancing feet in Kurt after giving a very good account of themselves. Zouma fashion only to strike a tame shot straight into The second half saw a flying start for sheriff with the keepers arms. Sheriffs best chance of the second Charlie Gordon scoring a wonderful chip from 20 half fell to an out of sorts Lewis Holmes. With the yards putting sheriff 2-1 up and giving Charlie a brace keeper on the floor and only five yards out with the against his old teammates. Sheriff struggled to deal whole goal to aim for the chance seemed easier to with the Princethorpe pressure after the goal and score than miss yet N’Golo Holmsé still managed the wave after wave of attacks cracked the sheriff defence latter and struck a week shot in the sprawling keepers and Princethorpe netted 3 inside 5 minutes. Sheriff midriff. After Holmes’ missed sitter Aylesford broke pulled one back after a great through ball from Dan quickly and exploited sheriff’s lack of defenders after Farrow was cleared by the goalkeeper into a sliding their last attack. The ball was switched out to a pacy Jake Love challenge and the ball rebounded off jake winger who drove down and hit the by line pulling the into the open net. ball back to a waiting striker who slotted home Todd Loveitt comfortably Loveitt in goal who was infuriated by the lacklustre finish by Holmes and the pitiful defending. with only a few minutes left, sheriff threw everybody forward but were unable to get that equaliser and left Aylesford disappointed with their loss. U13 Rugby Lutterworth 10 - 25 LSS Kick-off started with a Lawrence Sheriff kick. The game got off to a slow start, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Lawrence Sheriff School were constantly applying pressure on the wings with Tom Connell making some brilliant runs. About midway through the first half, Tryambak went on a wonderful drive through the Lutterworth defence. Although he was brought down, the support players arrived and Matt Browne scored the first try of the game. LSS scored 2 more tries and the first half ended 15-0. Against the run of play, Lutterworth scored their first try of the match to make it 15-5. After a back and forth second half, LSS scored 2 more tries through Dominic Edgeley and Josh Spann. Lutterworth scored a second try, but to no avail, a consolation at most. The match ended LSS 25-10 Lutterworth High School. MOTM: Matt Browne U12 Rugby Lutterworth 45 - 5 LSS LSS were beaten by a much more game intellIgent side on a very cold morning in Lutterworth. Our hosts were well drilled and LSS did very well to maintain high spirits against an excellent opposition. It was a useful game with plenty learnt as t many of our players are new to the game. Well done all. LSS Student vs Teachers Basketball Match: 24-7 "The Final Whistle" The game started off with the students setting an As another term draws to a close we are able to extreme pace with some nice ball movement. reflect on our sporting efforts. I am particularly Jermaine Owusu managed to get the first basket with pleased with the year 8 Rugby who have put in some some contact as Mr Brown fouled him. He missed the terrific performances, though they still have plenty to and one but the students were right back on the work on, particularly with the cognitive element to teachers as teachers field goal conversion rate wasn’t sport.