U12s at Home to Brooklands

One feels we must be doing something right, as despite it being half term, we were still able to produce 16 U12s to play against Brooklands Lacrosse Club.  As our numbers increase, we were able to move players around and provide playing opportunities for debutants, with a first game at U12s for Lucas, Noah, Archie and Ollie, it was a delight to be involved. 
Unfortunately Brooklands could only muster 8, but they were desperate for a game, and we took the decision to provide Brooklands with 6 players (3 for the first half - Henry, Thurston and Ollie - and 3 for the 2nd half - Daniel, Archie and Alfie), which made for a good contest.
Stockport were quickly into their stride, with strong performances at face we raced to a Q1 lead of 5-0.  Brooklands chose not to take the free clear, instead asked if we could give fresh players the opportunity to face, so we swapped a lot around at face this weekend.  The second quarter was similar to the first, with a 4-1 quarter, leaving us leading 9-1 at half time.  We changed things about in the second half, moving players about, Jay and Joshua swapped in goal, and 3 different players went over to Brooklands.  And a head injury to the influential Jacob Bradbury, the final 2 quarters were an even contest, with a 3-3 and a 2-2 quarter.  Finishing 14-6.
Delighted to note that we managed 7 different scorers today, Wil (2), Jacob (2), Jay (2), Henry, George, Luca (4), Daniel (2), 4 goals assisted, but a particular favourite of mine, was Henry parker's first goal for Stockport which was assisted  by Ollie on his debut.  Both their smiles summed up the whole game, which was a very enjoyable and can only benefit both teams moving forward on their Lacrosse journey.
Big Thank You to those players who were willing to play a half for Brooklands!
No game this weekend, with a much tougher challenge the following week.

Good to See Daniel back Playing - Following an Injury

George handling like a Pro

A familiar site of Wil breaking from the back

Both Parker's in the same shot - Albeit different teams

Archie looking good on his debut

Future is looking bright

Lucas on his Debut

Look at all that space for Alfie - Pass the Ball

Alfie imposing himself at face

Jay doing well - Made some great saves in the first half

Archie working very hard

Luca on his way to one of his four

Daniel hunting down Ollie (on his one and only appearance for Brooklands)

Henry being pursued by Alfie

Joshua standing tall in only his second game

Does he stop this one at his feet?

Sam growing in stature