Superb Stockwood Park Women rack up a record victory
Stockwood Park Women stormed to a record-breaking 67-0 win at Milton Keynes in their Women's NC 2 Midlands (South) encounter on Sunday.
The team, who have been witnessing outstanding numbers at training, took a squad of 22 players to the contest, as they produced a superb all-round team performance that reflected the work they have been putting in under coach Darren Roan.
A ruthless attacking display, backed up by outstanding defence, continually thwarting a well-organised and experienced opposition, saw Park run in 11 tries, with Asia Cranston (2), Holly Law (2), Faye Anderson (2), Tian Simms, Georgia Black, Sara Grocock, Pariese Roberts and Evie McHugh all go over, Alice Clark and Aishling McAree kicking three conversions each.
With the club’s youth girls programme recording record numbers, the club’s female section is currently in a great place. Anyone who would like to get involved is encouraged to attend training on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm. Park are next in action when they host Bletchley on Sunday, November 22.
Stockwood Men’s sides had a rest week on Saturday, so will be raring to go when their first and seconds travel to St Neots and Sharnbrook respectively this weekend, both games starting at 2.15pm.
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The hosts were caught cold by an early score, before settling into what was a high-quality and fiercely contested fixture. Both teams showed excellent technique at the breakdown, competing hard for possession and defending superbly, while Luton gradually gained the upper hand through powerful mauling and driving play.
The two sides also demonstrated impressive handling, support running and phase play, as there was some clever kicking on display, including a superb fly hack that came agonisingly close to producing points. The match was played in great spirit throughout, with outstanding tackling, rucking and commitment from both sides, before Luton eventually ran out deserved winners.
The Player of the Week awards went to Noah, who was outstanding at scrum-half, delivering quick, accurate service and constantly influencing play around the breakdown, and Jan for some magnificent work in the rucks and tackles, alongside a hugely inspirational run that helped spark Luton onto the scoreboard.
Luton’s senior side are back in action this weekend as they visit Tabard in the Counties Two Herts London & SE Division.
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Bobby Bennett threw a 180 for the table-toppers, while second place Round Bush thrashed George II B 9-1, Paul Wright with a finish of 131 and John Hook 103. Sportsman, in third, also triumphed 9-1, against Black Swan B, Kane Dempsey with a 180, while Kev Sheldrick finished 111 for Swan. Boogie Graves had a maximum for Gardeners Call when beating Black Swan A 6-4, while Alfie’s Bar were 6-4 victors at Crawley Green, as were Wheelwrights against Black Horse.