Windlesham House junior team
The NFL Flag Football Junior Tournament unfolded with excitement and drama as primary schools across Sussex battled for the trophy. The Windlesham Jags emerged as a force to be reckoned with, showcasing their skill and determination throughout the tournament.
Game 1: Windlesham vs Joelsfield
The Windlesham Jags kicked off their campaign with a tense showdown in their opening game against Joelsfield. Despite starting the game slowly and struggling to find their rhythm in offence and defence, they dug deep and displayed resilience to secure a hard-fought victory. It wasn’t their best performance, but their ability to grind out a win set the tone for their journey in the tournament.
Game 2: Windlesham vs The Laurels
Buoyed by their early success, The Windlesham Jags entered their second game with renewed confidence and focus. With each passing play, their cohesion and chemistry on the field became increasingly evident. Their improved performance paid dividends as they clinched another win.
Game 3: Windlesham vs St Mary’s Prep
The third game proved to be a defining moment for The Windlesham Jags. From the opening whistle, they unleashed a display of brilliance, executing attacking plays with precision and flair. Their offense clicked seamlessly, while their defence stifled their opponents at every turn, intercepting the ball at every opportunity. With a commanding performance, the Windlesham Jags emerged victorious in their best game of the tournament, leaving spectators in awe of their talent and skill.
The Final – Windlesham vs Southwater
In a highly anticipated final game, the Windlesham Jags faced their toughest challenge yet against the Southwater Giants. Both teams left everything on the field in a fiercely contested battle. Despite a valiant effort and a hard-fought performance, they ultimately fell short in a narrow loss. It was a heartbreaking end to their journey, but their resilience and determination throughout the tournament were commendable.
Although Windlesham narrowly missed out on the trophy, their journey was marked by moments of triumph, growth, and unity. Their ability to overcome adversity and deliver standout performances revealed their potential as a top team on the flag football circuit. As the children reflect on their tournament experience, they can take pride in their accomplishments and use this as motivation for future endeavours.
Windlesham House senior team
On an incredible day of NFL Flag Football, the Windlesham House senior squad led by Robert L, emulated their junior counterparts from 2023 in being crowned regional champions on a day of high skill and even higher drama. The NFL roadshow was back on Windlesham House soil for the second time, bigger and better than before and the players all rose to the occasion. Taking on last year’s champions Warden Park first up, Max P intercepted the opening play, running it all the way back for a dream touchdown start which set the team on the way to a 19-0 win.
The second game against Lancing Prep saw the Lucas VF offence really begin to purr, with short passes, reverse runs and deep balls all in evidence on the way to another 19-0 win and the third game against Cranleigh seemed to be going the same way as a touchdown pass from to Bertie M followed by a 2 point conversion gave Windlesham House an 8-0 lead with half-time approaching. But sport isn’t supposed to be plain sailing and the class of Cranleigh shone through in a 30 point run sparked by some incredible defensive plays.
A short lunch break came at just the right time for Windlesham House, who were sparked into life by the feisty nature of the encounter with the Weald. Three touchdown passes including a 40 yard bomb from Oshi and a lightening run from Leo were added to by an interception return and Imperia run, before some iron clad defence led by Nacho N and Catalina ensured Windlesham House would play off in the final.
