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Last week, St Michael’s U11A girls' football team made their competitive debut at the Kent IAPS Tournament hosted by Bede’s School. After just three cold early-morning training sessions, this was the first time our girls had played together as a team. While we didn’t bring home any silverware, we brought back experience, teamwork and a few bruises worn with pride.

The opening match against Cranleigh School was a whirlwind, with both teams eager to impress. Despite the 0-1 loss, our girls showed real grit. Saskia E was fearless in goal, making some brilliant saves, while Amy H and Evelyn T tackled really well. In our second match against Lewes Old Grammar, the girls spread the play well, found their rhythm and both Elodie B and Ayla A scored, securing us a confident 2-0 win. 

By the third match against Brighton College, the girls were passing, tackling and scoring like seasoned pros. Sophie E was a wall in defence, Ellie S and Ella D combined well down the left wing and Beatrice B and Elodie B were playing well all over the pitch. The final score for this game was a 4-1 win, with goals from Ellie S, Elodie B and two from Ayla A. 

Our next match was against Hoe Bridge, a school known for its footballing prowess. However, our girls weren’t intimidated and denied Hoe Bridge any clear chances to score, ending with a 0-0 score. 

After narrowly missing out on the Cup Semi-Finals, we entered the Plate Competition. Despite tired legs and fading energy, the girls rallied to beat Hurstpierpoint College 2-1, with Elodie B and Ayla A once again finding the net.

The Plate Final was a rematch against Lewes Old Grammar and while the girls had beaten them earlier on in the day, this time they had the edge. Our girls gave it everything but the match ended 0–3.

The girls supported each other, grew as a team and showed what St Michael’s is all about. From nervous first touches to confident finishes, they have come such a long way in such a short time and this is just the beginning.

Well done, girls.