Football • George Shipway (Year 11) and David Marr-Naylor (Year 11) selected for Midlands ISA Under 16 football team • 7 a-side regional football tournament – Under 18 winners • 6 a-side football nationals - Under 14 runners up at Nottingham University • Under 9 footballers undefeated With 12 games played, the Under 18s showed significant development as the season progressed, with flashes of brilliant one touch football becoming more the norm by the final games. Highlights of the season include winning the 7 a-side Lucton School tournament. Great performances from Lawson Billingsley as central defensive mid-fielder, Jimmy Hague in goal and Jack Pritchard as our go-to goal scorer consistently motivated the whole squad to keep aiming higher. Under 18 players George Shipway (Year 11) and David MarrNaylor (Year 11) were selected for the Midlands ISA team in (November and January ), a brilliant achievement. After a challenging start to the football season, the Under 15s grew with confidence and developed into a well-balanced team that played some wonderful football. After their two initial losses, they remained unbeaten for the rest of the season. The Under 14s were strong throughout, culminating in their impressive performance at the ISA 6 a-side tournament, where they played fantastic football during the group matches. They won their group without conceding a goal, winning four games and drawing one. They comfortably beat their semi-final opposition to go through to the final of the competition, which they narrowly lost on penalties. The team spirit, determination and courage shown throughout encompassed the TC attitude. It was a more mixed season for the Under 13s, playing some great football at times, especially at the Stafford Grammar School tournament, where they won all their games. By the close of the season they were consistently producing the quality they showed in training during matches. The Under 11 team have followed suit, showing strong potential and winning the majority of matches. They play with enthusiasm and determination. Regional 7 a-side Under 18 winners It was a leap forward for the Under 9 footballers this year with their desire to learn in training resulting in every player in the squad progressing. For the first time we have fielded both an A and B team, enabling every boy in Years 3 and 4 to represent the School. The Under 9 team have won every match since an early defeat at the start of the season, showing excellent potential for the future ISA national Under 14 runners-up 43
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