The latest round of fixtures across England’s hockey leagues showcased resilience and determination, with teams from Sevenoaks delivering some standout performances alongside a few challenging encounters.
Sevenoaks women’s first team showed grit this week. A 2-2 draw with Slough was marked by a dramatic late equaliser, while a second 2-2 stalemate against the University of Exeter highlighted their defensive solidity. They capped the month with a hard-fought
1-0 victory over Wimbledon’s 2s, thanks to a clinical strike from Yasmin Thomas.
Sevenoaks women’s 2s experienced a turbulent run in November. Despite a 3-1 loss to league leaders Teddington, they bounced back to secure a 2-0 win over Canterbury with a dominant display. However, their form faltered against Old Georgians, suffering a heavy 5-0 defeat.
Knole Park women dominated proceedings, registering a commanding 5-0 win over Epsom and a 4-2 victory against Oxted. Their relentless attack continued with a 4-1 triumph against Holcombe’s second team, cementing their position as title contenders.
The Sevenoaks men’s 1s team showcased their attacking flair in a high-scoring 4-4 thriller with Teddington. A 4-2 loss to the University of Exeter revealed defensive vulnerabilities however, but they responded emphatically with a 4-1 victory over Havant.
Tunbridge Wells men’s 1s had a challenging month, with a 3-3 draw against Brighton & Hove being their only point. Narrow defeats to Spencer (3-2) and London Wayfarers (1-0) reflected their struggle to convert chances into points.
West Kent teams continue to show promise across multiple divisions, blending resilience and attacking flair.
Indoor Hockey Championships
With the winter break due to start in early December, some of the players will be looking forward the Adult Super 6s Championships which will be played over three weekends in January 2025.
Knole Park and Sevenoaks’ women will go head-to-head in the Women’s Division One, whilst Sevenoaks’ men will do battle in the Men’s Premier Division.
All matches will be held over two weekend in January with Finals Day being held on January 26th at the Derby Arena.
