
Following an emotional football and hockey season, boots were hung up- for some of Shiplake’s players, for the very last time. Ensuring the season ended with a bang, the annual Football and Hockey Awards took place, celebrating the players who have made a great impact over the course of the season.
Staff and students enjoyed drinks and snacks, whilst eagerly anticipating the announcement of the winners in each category. The 1st XI hockey team finished undefeated in the second half of the season, winning three matches and drawing two; a fantastic testament to the hard work of each player in the team. The 2nd XI also had a successful season, enjoying numerous wins and working hard to come together as a formidable side!
The 1st XI football team did not enjoy quite as successful a season; however, with several students from Years 11 and 12 introduced into the squad, the hard work and commitment shown by the team over the course of the season looks set to create a strong team for next season. The 2nd XI also faltered slightly this season, conceding some matches to local rival schools. However, the enthusiasm for the game is a credit to the players, and the players are keen to throw themselves into training for next season.
The awards categories were followed up the prestigious honour of sports colours. Award winners are as follows:
Senior 2015 Awards
U14B:
Player of the Season – Ethan Magala-Oruna
Most Improved – Isaac Neale & Michael Ball
Top Scorer – Gus Moor
U14A:
Player of the Season – Matty Fitzgerald
Most Improved – James Roxborough-Smith
Top Scorer – Matty Fitzgerald
U15A:
Player of the Season – Elliot Jordan
Most Improved - Tom Ibbitson
Top Scorer – Will Parton / Ryan Jones shared (4)
4th XI:
Player of the Season – Callum James
Most Improved – Oliver West
Top Scorer – James Vizard
3rd XI:
Player of the Season – Sam Mummery
Most Improved – Freddy Ellis
Top Scorer – James Sloman
2nd XI:
Player of the Season – Tom Harman & Jonny Graham
Most Improved – Ben Tresidder
Top Scorer – Ben Arnold
1st XI:
Player of the Season – Callum Heppner-Logan
Most Improved – Cameron Goodliffe & Adam Hunt
Top Scorer – Freddie Ireland
Full Colours
Tom Banks, Markland Tidswell, Freddie Ireland
Half Colours
Adam Hunt, Freddie Lock, Callum Heppner-Logan, Freddy Ellis, Jack Willis, Jonny Graham, Tom Harman
U16 Colours
Miles Bridgman, Callum Murray, Cameron Goodliffe, Christian Miller, Eliott Whittingham