On Sunday, 8 of the current Slazenger boys U14’s squad competed in Durham at the Nothern Region County JAC tournament for West Yorkshire. 5 played for the U14 team, 3 for the U15 team; Aidan Hopkinson, Ralph Toon, Rowan Tejura, Matthew Stacey and Luke Gueli, Isaac Fisher, Matthew Feather and Robert Caan.
All 5 U14 Slaz players have been selected to join the Leeds Puma’s Northern Region JRPC training squad (Yorkshire & Humberside U14’s). 2 of the U15 players have also been selected to progress.
U14’s Report
The tournament was held between West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and East Cheshire, with West Yorkshire ultimately coming out victors. A thrilling afternoon’s hockey saw West Yorkshire U14’s score a dramatic last-minute equaliser against a strong Greater Manchester team in their semi-final, leading to penalty flicks. A perfect four saves from four flicks by ‘keeper Ralph Toon saw Rowan Tejura duly net past the dispairing GM ‘keeper’s left hand to seal victory.
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In the final, the teamwork of the Slazenger boys, captained by Aidan Hopkinson, led West Yorkshire to a convincing win over North West Champions East Cheshire, who were penned back and 3-0 down within ten minutes, which is how it finished.
Aidan Hopkinson, Ralph Toon, Rowan Tejura, Matthew Stacey and Luke Gueli have all been selected to go through.
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U15’s
From the Under 15’s boys, Issac Fisher, and Matthew Feather have been selected to go through
Congratulations to all players!
