Page 28 - Countesthorpe Herald August 2023

28 THE NEW COUNTESTHORPE HERALD
YEAR 7
GIRLS FOOTBALL
COUNTY FINALS
In May, the Countesthorpe Academy Year 7 Girls Football team played in the County Cup Final against South Charnwood. Beforehand, the girls had a team lunch and got mentally prepared for the game ahead. They made their way to Aylestone Park, where they participated in a warmup led by Evie. With a quick team talk from Mrs Rose, the girls were ready to play! They walked out as a team with the match officials led by Lola, the team captain. Photos were taken, hands were shaken and the game began.
The girls put the pressure on straight away with Hattie slotting a goal in from an assist from Lillie. South Charnwood played well, but the girls were able to hold them and were strong with Roxie holding the defence together. Shay and Hattie, in the middle, played some fantastic football, playing the ball out wide to Lola and Olivia.
Before the second half Lola was able to put another goal past the goalkeeper! With a 2-0 lead into half time, Mrs Rose gave the girls a team talk, and of course provided sweets. With a few changes, the girls were back on the pitch. Amie and Erin put the pressure on from both wings, allowing Lola to score the third goal! The team played some fantastic football, and the support were amazed by the quality and skill that was on show. With the final whistle being blown, the girls were crowned County Cup Champions! The players were rewarded with a team breakfast with Mrs Rose and our headteacher, Mrs Aitcheson, to celebrate their success, and a reward trip is being planned for next term, which will allow the team to experience the life of a professional footballer.
AUGUST 2023
LOCAL SUCCESS
Countesthorpe Bowler 19-year old Fynn Kyser has been selected to represent Disability England at the World Championships in Australia. The event takes place on the Gold Coast of Australia from 29th August to Mid September. Fynn will be playing in the Men’s Pairs with Jack Pullin from the Bredon Club, Worcestershire. This will be Fynn’s second appearance for England Disability as he was part of the Squad which won the Four Nations team event last year in Somerset.
Fynn started playing Bowls at the tender age of ten, playing both indoor and outdoors. He now plays regularly for Countesthorpe in both League games and County Competitions and he recently won the County Under 25s Pairs final with Brad Freer of New Lount Bowling Club.
Fynn attended the village schools and will now be furthering his education at Northampton University studying Business.
The members of Countesthorpe Bowls Club wish Fynn `Good Luck’ for his forthcoming trip. We are so proud of him and his achievements to date and look forward to further success in the future.
VENETIANS I ROLLERS I VERTICALS I ROMAN SHUTTERS I AWNINGS I PERFECT FIT ROOF BLINDS
Linda Smith
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