Football

U15A

A great first outing for the U15 footballers in the ISFA Cup against King Edward’s Witley. Playing uphill in the first half saw Claremont have to withstand lots of pressure, which resulted in an incredible goal being scored against the run of play. In the second half, the boys had more possession and longer-lasting attacks but failed to convert when it mattered. Some overcommitting going forward led to some breakaway goals from the opposition, but it didn’t take anything away from some great performances from Jack H, Hector F, and Blake A. Lucas managed to score a consolation goal right at the end. Well done to all the boys involved!

U13A

A stunning comeback down on the coast saw the U13A team snatch a thrilling 7–5 victory against Bournemouth Collegiate School. Trailing 1–4 at half-time, the team fought back to 5–5, the dramatic equaliser scored with the final kick in normal time. Claremont seized the initiative, two extra-time goals making the long journey home all the more enjoyable. What a fantastic result.

Golf

The Royal Mid Surrey in Richmond is a picture, Old Deer Park concealing this green oasis under the historic gaze of the Great Pagoda and Royal Observatory. A blustery wind, a leaden sky, and a talented opposition proved too much for the Claremont golf team, as St Paul’s progressed in Round 1 of the ISGA Trophy. Ruari battled hard but was outclassed by the St Paul’s lead player, who is eyeing a golf scholarship to the US next year. Ollie had a tough day but stayed positive, whilst a pearl of an opening drive from Year 9 Giles at the first heralded his challenge to the St Paul’s No. 3 in a more even contest. Well done, boys — a stiff task in a stiff breeze, but a thoroughly pleasant afternoon with a charming bunch of boys.

Lacrosse

U18A v Queen Anne’s

The First Team came away with a hard-fought 5–5 draw after an exciting contest that showcased real resilience and teamwork. The first half was evenly balanced, but it was in the second half where the team really stepped up. The defence tightened up brilliantly, sliding early and disrupting Queen Anne’s attacking rhythm, shutting down much of their flow and forcing turnovers. This provided the platform for the attack to grow into the game, linking up well and creating more consistent threats on goal.

Special mention goes to Meg T, who put in an outstanding all-round performance across the pitch – contributing in defence, transition, and attack with unbelievable energy and skill. Overall, it was a performance full of determination and promise, with plenty to build on for the matches ahead.

U15B v Queen Anne’s

The U15Bs started their season off this year with a 7–0 win over Queen Anne’s. Great teamwork was shown throughout in offence, and some fantastic 1v1 defence restricted Queen Anne’s to just two shots all game. Opposition-chosen MVPs were Eloise and Nat. Coach’s MVP for great off-ball cuts was Carolina.

U14A v Queen Anne’s

What a fabulous first game of the season for the U14As. The stick work all over the pitch was slick, and the players looked confident. The first half felt dominant with a 4–1 score, and some really nice team goals. The final score was 7–5, and the team should be proud of their performance.

U14B

A very close and competitive game for the U14Bs. The team started off strong and had an impressive first half, scoring many goals. The girls demonstrated some lovely lacrosse skills and worked well as a team.

Rugby

U16 v Dunottar

It was a very even contest, ultimately decided by a last-second try. Claremont grew into the game, with Seb, Alfie, and Will carrying strongly, while Fred made excellent use of the wide areas, beating defenders and driving play upfield. The forwards defended bravely, and their rucking — particularly counter-rucking — earned several penalties in the first half. However, Dunottar’s lineout maul proved a real weapon, leading to tries either side of half-time. At 14–0 down, Claremont responded superbly as Seb and Fred crossed to level the score, before a late Dunottar try sealed the win in what was a hugely enjoyable game of rugby.

U15A/B v Dunottar

Like the current weather, the U15 morning at Dunottar was unpredictable and changeable, with some bright patches, occasional thunderous carries, and slippery surfaces all contributing to an entertaining, if ultimately slightly frustrating, morning. Dunottar had insufficient B team players to create two separate matches, so a 20-minute period format saw an A team game, a B team game, and a mostly mixed team game, all played with earnest endeavour but, understandably given the changing personnel, lacking in structure. Tries from Giles H, Raff G, Harry S, and Ed C saw Claremont win 5 tries to three overall. Claremont’s fifth try scorer, a revelation in Henry T, who shone across the pitch, is a deserved player of the match. There is plenty of rugby to come this term, at school and on tour, so this was a worthwhile run out. Lessons on depth, not getting isolated, and structure need to be taken as we move on to next week and fixtures to come.

 

U14A v Dunottar

A great first performance from the U14A team against Dunottar, and the Claremont boys dominated the game throughout. All the Claremont tries came from outstanding solo runs from Will C and Roshi A. It was a great game which could have gone either way, but defensively the boys dug in and grinded out a well-deserved win.

U14B v Dunottar

An excellent first performance of the season. The start of the game was always going to have moments of confusion, but the boys adapted to their positions and different situations with ease. Of particular note was the intent at the breakdown. In both attack and defence, the team’s body positions were excellent and they totally dominated the game as a result. Handling may have been extremely difficult due to the wet conditions, but the running with the ball was excellent. Tries were scored regularly and by eight different players, showing the attacking potential of this team. However, in a game where this team totally dominated with the ball, the player of the game was Magnus M, as he regularly snuffed out any opposition attack through consistent and technically accurate tackling. A great start to the season, but there will be tougher tests to come.

U12A v Dunottar

The boys put in a spirited performance against a strong Dunottar side. We played in thirds, building up through U10, U11, and ending with full U12 rules. In the first third, Claremont seemed a little shocked to be on a rugby pitch. In the second, we settled in, tackling harder and keeping the ball better. In the third quarter, we played some good rugby, characterised by strong running from Leo and Olly. Lots to work on, but an excellent first run out. Well done all.

 

U12B v Dunottar

A good controlled game of touch rugby by Claremont. The boys managed to run in accurate, straight lines and pass the ball out to the wings. An enjoyable game to watch, with two tries by William G and an outstanding try by Ethan C, who also got MVP.

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