Football Focus - The 2025 Season, Girls 1st XI
March 31, 2025
The Girls First XI Football team has had a great season with many new players joining from Upper Five, Lower Six and Upper Six. In the first half of term, the team focused in training on building not only technical skills, strategies and fitness but also good relationships among players. Despite a couple of key players returning injured after half term the girls came back ready for the three games we had lined up.
The first match against Langley we knew would be challenging but were prepared to play our best, many of the girls having never played a game of football before. Despite the 8-0 loss, the team's performance throughout demonstrated significant resilience, determination, and improvement in communication as the game went on. The second match of the season against Wymondham College resulted in a 3-1 win with strong performances all round, particularly from Poppy Francis in the midfield and India Fox in defence. Even more focus led to a domination in the second half and an enjoyable game for all.
The last match against Gresham’s was an important one for the girls, and they certainly gave their all in the first half of the game with a hattrick achieved by Freya Tyack in her last game at school. Gresham’s managed one goal in the second half but with the defence mostly strong and the attacking persevering, the team achieved the win. We say goodbye to four of our Upper Sixth players this year with their school football careers ranging from three years to just starting this year, making a huge difference to the team and helping to build a great atmosphere amongst their teammates in training and during games. A huge thank you to Mr Cole for all the unending support and encouragement he has given the girls throughout the season- his pride of the team is certainly unmistakable.
- Jemima Curtis U6N







