The week in sport

Lacrosse Success at National Championships

Last week, QM’s lacrosse teams put on outstanding performances at the National Schools’ Lacrosse Championships.

The U18 squad battled through a tough competition on Saturday, securing Silver in Division 2, while the U14 team made their mark on Tuesday, reaching the last 16 in Division 1 in their first appearance at the tournament. Both teams showed incredible determination, teamwork, and skill on the national stage.

Read all about it and see the photos here.

Match Reports

Saturday 8 March

Netball – Matches vs. Scarborough College

• U12A lost 5-4 | POM: Abena | Umpire’s POM: Edith
• U12/13B lost 4-0 | POM: Betsy
• U13A won 14-9 | POM: Jasmine
• U14A lost 8-4 | POM: Jimena
• U15A lost 15-5 | POM: Elsie
• U15B won 8-7 | POM: Bobble

A huge thank you to Miss Cheng and Miss Bale for their help with umpiring.

Monday 10 March

Netball – U13 York and District Tournament

• vs. Millthorpe – Lost 7-0
• vs. Joseph Rowntree – Won 3-1
• vs. Bootham – Lost 7-0
• vs. Manor – Lost 6-1
• vs. Brayton – Lost 1-0
• Final Position: 4th in pool

Lucy (Year II) wrote:

"On Monday, the U13s played in a tournament at Joseph Rowntree School. We all tried our hardest, using teamwork while also having fun. We started with our first match against Manor, and although we lost 6-1, we stayed positive and kept pushing. In our second match against Brayton, we narrowly lost 1-0, but we remained determined. Our hard work paid off when we won 3-1 against Joseph Rowntree, which boosted our confidence. Next, we faced Bootham, one of the strongest teams. We gave it our all, using good communication, but lost 7-0. Our final game was against Millthorpe, and despite battling against freezing winds and exhaustion, we put in every last bit of effort but lost 7-0. After all our hard work, we finished 4th out of 6 in our pool. Well done to everyone who played!"

Thursday 13 March

Netball – QM Mavericks A vs. RI Breeze
Result: Lost 63-11
Player of the Match: Yiting (LVI)

The final game of the season for QM Mavericks A, and for our UVI players, saw them take on RI Breeze. Despite giving 100% effort, the A team was defeated by a strong RI side. On behalf of the club, our Mavs extend their thanks to the UVI players for their commitment and the memories they have created. Wishing them all the best for the future!

Netball – U14 York and District Netball Tournament
Result: 5th place
Players of the Match: Akosua E and Emilia R
Players' Player: Bobble-Bobble P

Well done to the Year III netballers who took part in the round-robin York and District Netball Tournament at Joseph Rowntree. With 11 teams competing, the girls played 10 intense, 10-minute matches with only two-minute breaks between games.

They performed well in most matches, despite some slippery areas on the court making play challenging. With five wins and five losses, they finished joint 4th overall on points but ultimately placed 5th on goal difference—an impressive achievement in a tough tournament. Congratulations to all the girls involved and to our Players of the Tournament!

Upcoming Fixtures

Tuesday 18th March 2025

• 15:00 – Netball Fixtures
  Girls-U15A vs Y&D Schools Netball Tournament

Wednesday 19th March 2025

• 14:00 – Netball Fixtures
  1st VII vs Pocklington School
  2nd VII vs Pocklington School

Thursday 20th March 2025

• 15:50 – Netball Fixtures
  Girls-U15A vs Tranby

Friday 21th March 2025

• 10:00 - 16:00 – Queen Margaret's School - Junior Schools Netball Tournament
  Location: Queen Margaret's School

Saturday 22th March 2025

• 09:00 – Netball Fixtures
  Girls-U12A vs Y&D Schools Netball Tournament
• 10:00 – Netball Fixtures
  1st VII vs Stoneyhurst Invitational Netball Tournament

Wednesday 26th March 2025

• 12:30 – Netball Fixtures
  1st VII vs Bradford Grammar School
  1st VII vs Queen Margaret's Senior Invitational Tournament
  2nd VII vs Bradford Grammar School
  2nd VII vs Queen Margaret's Senior Invitational Tournament
• 13:00 – Netball Fixtures
  1st VII vs Ampleforth College
  1st VII vs Barnard Castle School
  1st VII vs Worksop College
  2nd VII vs Ampleforth College
  2nd VII vs Barnard Castle School
• Time tbc – Netball Fixtures
  1st VII vs Sedbergh School
  2nd VII vs Sedbergh School

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Your Sporting Stories

If you have any summer sporting success stories we would love to hear them. There is so much talent at QM and we love to celebrate your achievements outside school with the QM Family. Be sure to share your news with the Sports Department or email marketing@queenmargarets.com.