Sutton Valence girls make the double!

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Following their success as winners of the John Taylor SE U18 Cup, for the second year running, Sutton Sutton Vallance hockeyValence School’s U18 Indoor Hockey Squad have completed the double by winning the County U18 Championship.

In a hesitant first match the team drew against Kent College, Pembury, but went on to win handsomely against Kent College, Canterbury and King’s Canterbury (the reigning champions).

Top scorer was Anna Baker, who plays U16 England hockey, ably supported by goals from Georgie Porter, Emma Baxter and captain Amy Baxter. Finishing with seven points, they topped King’s Canterbury by one point.

Said Dave Mathews (Head of Hockey and ex-GB international), “These are very exciting times for Sutton Valence hockey. We have a fantastic squad of girls who are prepared to work hard in training and then put their skills and strategies into practice on the pitch with great commitment. I am very proud of them.”

The team now move on to represent the county at the East of England Regional Finals.We wish them every success.

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