Following the courageous efforts of the previous day's rugby, virtually the same squad set off in optimistic mood to Hindhead. With the inclusion of Ben as back-up goal keeper, Alton started the tournament confidently and came through with a well deserved draw. However that was to be the highlight of the afternoon. Alton began in each of the following games playing like strangers. They did not communicate or play with zeal. At times also some refereeing decisions were very mystifying to all who were playing and watching and seemed to be always against Alton.Thankfully due to very brave goal keeping by both Jack and Ben they only lost by the odd goal, mainly due to poor defence.

Although the weather was not promising in the morning,  the school was on fire with anticipation for the House football Gala in the afternoon. There were two pools with each House having 2 teams consisting of all of Yr 6 and guests from Yr 5.

In the pool matches there were some glimpses of scintillating stuff on the pitches with some of the girls showing up the boys. One pool match had to go to golden goal between Augustine Cherries and Paul's Bananas. Excellent and brave goal keeping by Katya kept the Cherries at bay. However some excellent lead up work Rebecca and Zoe saw Josh slot the goal that mattered. In the other pool Natalia and Rebecca H of the Chantal Marshes kept all other teams at bay to reach the final; and what a final it was.

These games were friendlies but they are always competitive. The “Bs” charged gung-ho into the game with many chances did not score. Daneshill made a break and shot from a long distance and the ball squirted through Ivor’s legs to bring up the first goal. This made Daneshill confident, but the duo of Gabsie and Kiara knocked them back while Oliver and Tristan in the midfield fed Ben and Matthew up front. Matthew was tireless in his endeavour. However it was Ben who secured the victory with two well taken goals with final score Daneshill1 Alton 2.
The “A” fixture was a different story with Daneshill always in the ascendancy scoring a very good team goal.

The weather and pitch was poor. The team’s morale fair. Coach always grumpy and demanding. With these conditions how could the opposition fare against ACS. Alton started out in full command with Francesca having her shot squeezed passed the Dunhurst goalie. This was quickly followed by two further goals from Josh and Matthew. Solid defensive work by Harry “the Colonel” and Harry “Chippy” kept “Captain Jack” kicking leaves. Strong tackling, gaining possession and superb passing saw Alton with plenty of attacking moves. Sean White playing his first ever match played beyond his inexperience.

Kingscourt have emerged as the "dark horse" of the Wessex League this year. We knew we could underestimate them. Well, all I can say is that they have been the most complete team we have played. In the first we have to admit Alton were asleep and they had scored 5 goals before half time.And they were well worked goals. Jack did a stirling restricting the scoreline. Josh R gave some respectability with a consolation goal, however it was a nightmare start.
It was a story of two halves as Alton started playing the football they are capable of with stout defending from Francesca and Josh P. Josh R increasing his workrate and seemed to be everywhere.

The U9 team had quite a deal of experience of this competition as they played last year and came 8th. Sadly plagued by illnes Alton lost their form player and striker for this tournament and had no suitable replacement. Yet despite this the boys took their first game by the scruff of the neck a won it with a goal by James L. Seven games to go the boys kept going and did not show any flagging; their fitness levels was excellent. They lacked cohesiveness and confidence against bigger and more skillful teams but they never gave up. The final results that the team came 5th with one win and three draws (in two games they hit the post...