Tag: Harry Morris
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Pressing Matters : Mr Hurst
By Harry Morris Recently I was lucky enough to interview Mr Hurst, a familiar face amongst Hampton boys, whether he teaches them PE or they see him on the fields every lunchtime and sports afternoon, coaching the sport that is his passion: football. He started coaching when he was at school, completing coaching badges, while…
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From Classroom to Court
By Harry Morris Many Hampton pupils will know Miss Todd (or Mademoiselle Todd if you’re in the French classroom) as a French teacher and Head of Tennis at Hampton. However, what you probably didn’t know was that she was a very talented and successful youth tennis player, and had many amazing highlights, such as her…
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ISFA triumph for Hampton U13As in 5-1 win over Papplewick School U13As
H By Harry Morris Hampton dominated in an excellent match of football as they won 6-1. The home side started off well but were not in complete control. However, the deadlock was soon broken, as Jasper Townley ran onto a through ball, went round the keeper, and calmly shot it in the net! 1-0 Hampton!…
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Hampton U13As display spirited performance despite 4-1 loss
in FootballBy Harry Morris Unfortunately, Hampton’s U13As lost to a strong Greycourt School side, but showed a decent performance as they continued their encouraging run in their competitive opening fixtures. Hampton had started well, however Greycourt took the lead with a good (but slightly lucky!) in-swinging corner from Greycourt, which seemed to hang in the air…
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Season Review: U12B Football
By Harry Morris Hampton’s U12B team had an impressive season winning ten matches out of 17, drawing two and losing five. The goal difference was only fifteen, with Hampton scoring a mammoth 58, but conceding 43. The team was strong throughout, with only a slight dip in form in January, but with lots of highs…
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Hampton Captains Series: Jamie Wilson
By Theo Payne and Harry Morris What is your favourite moment in a Hampton shirt? My favourite moment would have to be last year in the ESFA final. I enjoyed the whole cup run and playing in a team with boys who aren’t all in your year. The Upper and Lower Sixth had bonded so…
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Hampton Captains Series: Conrad Knight
By Harry Morris and Theo Payne We interviewed outstanding keeper and captain for Hampton’s 1st XI, Conrad Knight. He has been playing in the first team since the Fourth Year and has not looked back since. He has won two county cups and most importantly, was part of the team that won the prestigious English…
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U12Bs prevail against KCS in hard-fought 3-2 victory
By Harry Morris Hampton’s U12Bs defended well to hold on for a vital win against rivals King’s College School Wimbledon in a close game with an entertaining finish. The match didn’t start too well for Hampton, as even though there were chances at both ends, King’s were dominating with their relentless attacks. However, Hampton grabbed…
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Brilliant attacking display by U12Bs hands them their fifth win from six
By Harry Morris Goal! From the kick off, Hampton got the ball and rapidly won a corner, which was bolted into Robert Wrigglesworth, who passed it to Yule Choi who smacked it into the corner. 1-0 Hampton and the game had hardly started! Hampton dominated the possession for the next five minutes, but were unable…
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Resilient display by U12Bs gives them 2-0 victory over Sutton Grammar
By Harry Morris Hampton’s U12Bs got off to a sluggish start on Friday with Sutton Grammar School’s A-team’s relentless attacks putting Hampton under constant pressure. Hampton were lucky not to have let in a goal or two and their players struggled to create many chances or pressurize the opposition defence, with Sutton dominating possession. If…
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U12Bs continue winning streak with comfortable victory over Forest School
By Harry Morris The game started well for Hampton as within the first five minutes, William Potter got the ball about five meters past the halfway line, before feeding a beautiful pass to Jasper Townley who went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, slotting it into the bottom right corner. Soon afterwards, Hampton won a corner, Mika…
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U12Bs overcome St Thomas’s despite late scare
By Harry Morris The game started well for Hampton as after about ten minutes, as Jayen Li got the ball on the wing and quickly passed it to the striker, Oscar Connell, who dragged the defenders to the right, before cutting his shot away into the bottom left corner. Soon after, the ball fell to…