Kingsbridge and Salcombe Hockey Ladies 1st Team closed out the first half of their season in style, securing a 3–0 victory away to Teign Ladies 2s on Saturday 13th December in challenging, blustery conditions. Having said that, at least the sun came out for the majority of the game!
The early stages saw KS take time to settle, but once they found their rhythm and passing triangles the game began to flow. Two minutes before half-time, Violet’s clever play forced a Teign defender into a foot foul, earning a penalty corner. Amy’s slick push-out set up Julia for a blazing strike from the top of the D, which clipped the backboard to give KS a 1–0 lead at the break.
The second half was dominated by KS’s attacking pressure and fluid passing. The backline of Debbie, Tess, Amy, and Freya moved the ball confidently into wide channels, creating space and options forward, while JL stood strong in goal to maintain another clean sheet. The second goal came from Charley’s accurate pass to Hannah, who drove into the D and found Violet on the penalty spot for a composed finish past the keeper.
KS’s third goal showcased teamwork and persistence. Laura and Budge’s standout tackles disrupted Teign’s momentum, and a turnover at halfway led to Julia firing into the D. Maddie timed her run perfectly, nudging the ball into the bottom corner to seal the win.
Kingsbridge and Salcombe 1st team now head into the Christmas break sitting second in the league, ready to push for more victories in 2026.