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Hockey and Beyond: Summer Term: A Triumphant
Celebrating Breadth and Finish
Talent With cricket balls flying and tennis courts
humming, the Summer Term brought Moreton’s
Even outside its traditional season, hockey found sporting year to a celebratory close.
its moments. The U13s advanced to the Regional
National Tournament, displaying resilience and Athletes from Lower Fifth and Upper Fourth
teamwork. delivered a standout second-place finish at the
North Shropshire Athletics Competition — enough
Meanwhile, Moreton’s athletes excelled to secure a place in the Shropshire County Cup
across the sporting spectrum: national squash, final.
badminton, motocross, CaniX, swimming, fencing,
equestrian competitions, and the “Got to Dance” In tennis, Carly earned selection to the U14
stage. It was a celebration of diverse talents — Shropshire County Team, a well-deserved honour.
and a reminder that success here wears many Thea and Carmen took home the U13 North
uniforms. Shropshire Pairs title, while both U15 and U13
squads triumphed as LTA division winners —
proof of the programme’s strength at every level.
Cricket, too, came into its own. The U15s
advanced to the semi-finals of the Regional
Schools Magazine Cup, while the U13s fought
their way to fourth at the Wrekin 6s Hardball
Tournament. The 1st XI and U15s celebrated
memorable wins over Wrekin and Ellesmere,
and represented the school proudly at multiple
women’s cricket festivals — signalling Moreton’s
growing stature in the sport.
A Community Built on Effort
and Encouragement
What stands out most in Moreton’s sporting
year is not just the medal count, but the culture:
one of joyful competition, mutual support, and
relentless growth. Every player, every coach, and
every supporter has shaped this story — and
together, they’ve built something greater than a
scoreboard can measure.
As the final whistle blows on another year, the
message is clear: at Moreton Hall, sport is not just
played — it is lived.
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