On Thursday 3rd March, the u13 and u15 boys teams competed in the East Midlands round of the National Handball competition in Nottingham. A great opportunity to challenge our Handball players, who were all amazed by the chance to play at David Ross Sports Village, University of Nottingham, a class facility.

 

U13 team

Archie Walker

AJ Atkins

Oliver Neal

Jayden Gray ( C )

Asher Phillipson (Player of the day)

Charlie Gibbins

Samuel Hildred

Reef Medd

Henry Roberts

 

No wins for the u13 team, but all enjoyed the chance to play some competitive Handball against teams they’d never heard of. Great experience for future years and something to build on.

 

U15 team

Jaeden Johnson

Josh Smith ( C )

Ryan Parrish (Player of the day)

Seb Di Maro

Will Parfitt

Nathan Balding

Matthew Arnold

Tino Challis

Matthew Kent

Daniel Outen

Reuben Hollamby

 

Lost the first match against Nottingham Free School, but drew 1-1 with Heritage High School, wont 4-2 against Queen Elizabeth’s High School, and drew 2-2 in the 2^nd group place decider against Manor School. They narrowly missed out on qualification to the semi-finals and unfortunately miss out on the next round of the competition, finishing 3^rd overall in their group of 5 teams. Some physical and intense games today. Pembroke fought extremely well in the u15 games and its given them a boost playing some really good quality Handball today. They can be proud of their efforts.