** Newsflash** Sports Academy updates
The Sports Academies at Ivybridge Community College compete in numerous events, and we are delighted to showcase their achievements.
Devon County Champions!
Tuesday, 10 May
U12 Boys Football Elite Squad
Against Torquay Grammar School for Boys
Won 1:0
Devon County Cup Winners!
Friday, 29 April
U15 Girls' Football Squad
Against Lipson Co-operative Academy
Won 4:1
Lisbon Rugby Tour, 2022
41 students set off to the Lisbon Rugby Tour, Portugal 2022
Good luck to the Year 10 Boys and Years 9 and 10 Girls who are playing in the tournament.
Good Luck to our Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Playing in the AOC National Finals against Exeter College
Sandy Park, Exeter
Kick Off: 5pm
Rugby Academy – National Finals!
AoC Rugby Premier League Final
Exeter College v Ivybridge Community College
Wednesday, 6 April at Sandy Park, Exeter
Good Luck to the Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Mr Shepherd, Mr Brown and Mr Montgomery
Elite Talent Programme
Huge Congratulations to Emily Morgan Hughes who has been selected to represent the English Schools Swimming Association in the World School Games in May.
Wednesday, 30 March
Years 8 and 9 Netball Elite Squads
Against Maynard’s School
Team 1 - Lost by 1 goal
Team 2 - Won by 1 goal
Tuesday, 29 March
U13 Football Elite Squad
County Cup against Uffculme School
Won 7:2
Rosslyn Park National Schools Rugby Seven's Tournament
U15 National Rosslyn Park Seven's Champions!
Please follow this link for the Match Report
Year 11 Elite Squad for Rosslyn Park
Year 8 Champions – Rosslyn Park Fair Play Award
Football Academy
Thursday, 24 March
Huge Congratulations to Ellie Sara who has been selected for the England U16 squad to play against Portugal and Belgium at St George’s Park at Easter.
Wednesday, 23 March
U12 Netball Elite Squad
Against Coombe Dean School
Team 1 won 8:0
Team 2 lost 3:1
Wednesday, 23 March
U13 Girls Football Elite Squad
County Cup
Against Tavistock
Lost 5:0
Tuesday, 22 March
National 7's Champions!!
Girls U15 Rugby
Rosslyn Park Sevens Champions!!
Please follow this link for the Match Report
Friday, 18 March
U15 Football Elite Squad
County Cup
Against Dawlish School
Won 2:1
Wednesday, 16 March
Senior Elite Rugby Squad
Semi Final of the AOC College League Cup
Against Hartpury College
Won 19-14
A full match report will follow soon.
The Senior Elite Rugby Squad are now through to the Final of the AOC College League Cup and play Exeter College on Wednesday, 6 April 2022
Wednesday 16 March
U12 Netball Elite Squads
Against Coombe Dean School
Team 1 won 12:3
Team 2 won 7:4
Tuesday, 15 March
U15 Girls Football Elite and Development Squad
Against Okehampton Community College
Won 5:0
Tuesday, 15 March
U15 Elite and Development Girls Rugby Squad
Against Kingsbridge
Close result, but lost 24:26
Thursday, 10 March
U13 Football Elite Squad
County Cup
Against Crediton
Won 5:4
Tuesday, 8 March
Netball Elite Squad
U12 Netball Elite Squad, Team 1
Against South Dartmoor
Won 6:1
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U12 Netball Elite Squad Team 2
Against South Dartmoor
Won 7:0
Tuesday, 8 March
U14 Football Elite Squad
County Cup fixture
Against Holsworthy
Won 3:0
Wednesday, 2 March
Quarter Finals - National Cup
Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Against Hartpury College
Won 20:5
Semi Finals – Date to Be Confirmed
Wednesday, 2 March
Quarter Finals – National Cup
Year 7 Football Elite Squad
Against Kingsdale School
Lost 3:1
Please follow this link for the full match report press release.
Friday, 11 February
U14 Football Elite Squad
Against Stoke Damerel School
Won 11:2
Wednesday, 9 February
Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Against Exeter College
Draw 10:10
Sunday, 6 February
Gymnastics Elite Squads
Huge Success Last Weekend - 1st Schools Competition since March 2020!
• 48 Gymnasts competed in the South West Schools Floor and Vault Finals in Bideford
• Ivybridge won all categories and have 6 Teams through to the National Finals representing all age groups in Under 14 and Under 19 groups
• Individual South West Champions
• Under 14 Champions – Megan Wark and Hebert Beswick
• Under 19 Champions – Chloe Cox, Jon Oxton and Ben Bishop
Please follow this link for the full press release.
Friday, 4 February
U15 Football Elite Squad
Against Torquay Boys Grammar School
Won 2:1
Thursday, 3 February
U12 Football Elite Squad
Against Plymstock School
Won 5:4 on penalties
Wednesday, 2 February
Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Against Truro College
Won 36:0
Tuesday, 1 February
U12 Football Elite Squad National Cup
Against Winston Church Hill School
Won 3:0
Now in the quarter-finals!
Friday, 28 January
U15 Football Elite Squads National Cup
Against Cullompton
Won 4:0
Wednesday, 26 January
U12 Netball Elite Squad
Played against Kingsbridge Community College
Fixture 1 - Won 33:3
Fixture 2 - Won 12:5
Wednesday, 26 January
U14 Rugby Elite Squad
Played against Glantaff School
Lost: 19:31
Tuesday, 25 January
U12 Football Elite Squad
Played against Glenmoor and Winton School
Lost: 0:3
Monday, 24 January
U16 Football Elite Squad
Played against Backwell School
Lost 2:4
Friday, 21 January
U16 Football Elite Squad
Played against Hampton School
Lost: 0:4
Wednesday, 19 January
Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Against Exeter College
Won 17:5
Tuesday, 18 January
U12 Football Elite Squad
Against Shenfield School
Lost 0:4
Monday, 17 January
U12 Football Elite Squad
Against Exmouth Community College
Won 3:0
Friday, 14 January
U13 Football Elite Squad
Against Torquay Academy
Lost 2:6
Thursday, 13 January
U16 Football Elite Squad
Against Torquay Boys Grammar School
Won 6:2
Thursday, 13 January
U15 Netball Elite Squad
Against Hurstpierpoint College, Brighton
Lost 27:47
Wednesday, 12 January
Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Against Richard Huish College
Won 50:0
Wednesday, 12 January
U14 Football Elite Squad
Against Weydon Multi Academy Trust
Lost 1:5
Tuesday, 11 January
U14 Football Elite Squad
Against Beechen Cliff School
Lost 5:6
Thursday, 6 January
U16 Netball Elite Squad
Against Talbot Heath School
Lost 23:45
Under 16 Devon Rugby Squad Selection
Selection for Devon Rugby Squad
Matt S, Adam L and Charles B have been selected for the Under 18 Devon Squad. Students will now train on a Friday night in Okehampton.
Senior Rugby Elite Squad Students gain a place in Exeter Chiefs Academy
Jed S has gained a place in the Under 17 Exeter Chiefs Academy and will now train on Monday evenings at Exeter Chiefs.
Matt S has gained a place in the Under 18 Exeter Chiefs Academy and will now train on Wednesday evenings at Exeter Chiefs.
Wednesday, 15 December
U16 Football Elite Squad
Against St Peters School, Gloucester
2:2 Full time
3:3 Extra Time
Lost 5:4 on penalties
Tuesday, 14 December
Senior Netball Elite Squad
Against Colyton Grammar School
Lost 21:31
Tuesday, 14 December
U15 Girls Football Elite Squad
Against Eggbuckland Community College
Lost 3:0
Tuesday, 14 December
U12 Football Elite Squad
Against Eggbuckland Community College
Won 2:0
Tuesday, 14 December
U14 Rugby Elite Squad
Against Truro School
Won 20:0
Monday 13 December
U15B Football Elite Squad
Against Glenmoor and Winton Academy, Bournemouth
Lost 4:1
Thursday, 9 December - Friday, 10 December
U13 Football Elite Squads
Away against Thomas Telford School
Lost 7:2
Wednesday, 8 December
U16 and U18 Rugby Development Squad
Drew 19:19
Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Won 47:0
Away against Truro College
Monday, 6 December
U14 Football Elite Squad
Home against Stoke Damerel
Won 6:1
Thursday, 2 December
U15 Netball Elite Squad
Away against Honiton Community College
Won 46:30
Ellie Sara
Attended the ENGLAND WU16 DECEMBER CAMP
St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, England
Friday, 3 December – Tuesday, 7 December 2021
Please click here for further information
Thursday, 2 December
U15 Football Elite Squad
Home against Budmouth School
Won 4:0
Wednesday, 1 December
Senior Elite Rugby Squad
Away against Cymoedd College
Won 31:22
Tuesday, 30 November
U12 Football Elite Squad
Away against Ravenswood, Bromley
Through to the Southern Semi Finals
Won 5:4 on penalties
Monday, 29 November
U13 Football Elite Squad
Away against Richard Lander School
Won 7:0
Monday, 29 November
U16 Football Elite Squad
Away against Richard Lander School
Won 6:0
Thursday, 25 November
U12 Football Elite Squad
Away against Devon High School for Boys
Through to the last 32 in the National Cup
Won 2:1
Thursday, 25 November
U16 Netball Elite Squad
Tournament
Away at Exeter University
Placed 4th
Wednesday, 24 November
U18 Rugby Senior Elite Squad
Away against Truro College
Won 18:0
Wednesday, 24 November
U14 Football Elite Squad
Away against Callington
Won 4:0
Wednesday, 24 November
U12 Football Elite Squad
Away against Callington
Won 9:1
Tuesday, 23 November
U15B Football Elite Squad
U16B Football Elite Squad
Away against Sheldon School, Chippenham
U15B Won 5:0
U16B Won 6:1
Friday 19, November
U14 Football Elite Squad
Away against Devonport High School for Boys
Won on penalties 5:4
Thursday, 18 November
U13 Football Elite Squad
Away against Eggbuckland
Won on penalties 4:3
Thursday, 18 November
U14 Netball Elite Squads
Away at Exeter University
Played in a Tournament
Placed 3rd
Ellie Sara
Has been selected for the ENGLAND WU16 DECEMBER CAMP
St George’s Park, Burton upon Trent, England
Friday, 3 December – Tuesday, 7 December 2021
U15 Rugby Elite Squad
Away against Taunton School
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Won 20-5
Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Home against Shernorne School
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Lost 20-22
U16 Football Elite Squad
Away against Court Field School, Wellington
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Won 7-1
U14 Football Elite Squad
Away against Glenmoor and Winton Academies
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Won 4-0
U12B Football Elite Squad - National Cup
Away against Torquay Boys Grammar School
Monday, 15 November 2021
Won 5-1
U15B Football Elite Squad - National Cup
Away against Callington Community College
Wednesday, 10 November
Won 8-1
U15A Football Elite Squad - National Cup
Away against Callington Community College
Wednesday, 10 November
Drew 2-2
Won Penalty Shoot-out 5-4
U14 Netball Elite Squad
Home against Plymouth High School for Girls
Wednesday, 10 November
Won 15-4
Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Home against Exeter College
Wednesday, 10 November
Won 51-14
U16 Netball Elite Squad
Home against Plymouth High School for Girls
Tuesday, 9 November
Won 19-6
U15 Girls' Football Elite Squad
Away against Torquay Academy
Tuesday, 9 November
Won 14-2
U15 Netball Elite Squad
Away against Maynards School
Friday, 5 November
Lost 15-39
The Sports Academies at Ivybridge Community College compete in numerous events, and we are delighted to showcase their achievements.
Fixture Report by Naomi Philpot
The Year 9 students competed in the second round of the Sister in Sport competition against Maynard’s School. It was a great team effort with all students gaining court time. The attack through the court was dynamic and flowing, and the team really stepped up to the challenge from a highly experienced opposition.
Defence in the circle was amazing by all the defensive players particularly when trying to mark a very tall shooter! Although the result went in favour of Maynard’s School the congratulations given to the team by the opposition was extremely positive, and the students were a credit to the College, demonstrating resilience, courage and respect for all team members and their opposition. Outstanding performances should be credited to Georgie, Amelia (captain) and Lucie.
U14 Football Elite Squad - National Cup
Away against Torquay Boys Grammar School
Friday, 5 November
Won 5-2
U12 Football Elite Squad - National Cup
Away against Torquay Boys Grammar School
Friday, 5 November
Won 5-1
U13 Football Elite Squad - National Cup
Away against Torquay Academy
Thursday, 4 November
Won 6-4
Rugby and Football Elite Squads -
Home and Away Rugby fixtures against Redruth School
Wednesday, 3 November
Home Games:
Year 7 Lost 110-10
Year 8 Won 60-10
Away Games:
Year 9 Won 45-5
Year 10 Lost: 17-18
Year 11 Lost: 12-15
U16 Football Elite Squad - National Cup
Home against Millfield School
Wednesday, 3 November
Won 2-1
Match Report by Dave Leonard
In a game where Ivybridge found it hard to break down a stubborn Millfield defence they had to wait until the 24th minute when Walker finished well after the Millfield goalkeeper had carried out an Edworthy finish.
On a rare attack Millfield always looked a danger and Ivybridge paid the price for not finishing this game off early when Millfield scored on a rare break away.
Ivybridge again took the lead in the 55th minute when Walker again chased down a lost cause and got his reward as he made the goalkeeper panic and with that he got possession and tucked the ball into an empty net. Millfield pulled on some late pressure but a strong Ivybridge defence held on for a great win to take them into the last 16.
U12 Football Elite Squad - National Cup
Tuesday, 2 November 2021
Away against Royal Wootton Bassett School in Swindon
Won 9 - 1
Match Report by Dave Leonard
Ivybridge had a lot of early possession in this National Year 7 Cup Fixture, and it was no surprise when in the first 14 minutes Williams scored from a Chapel corner, giving a strong Ivybridge side an early lead. It was then Burch’s time to score in the 19th minute. He capitalised on a defence mix up to score from 10 yards giving the goalkeeper no chance!
Ivybridge had to wait until 8 minutes into the second half to increase their lead when Lock gave the outstanding Royal Wootton Bassett's goalkeeper no chance as he found the back of the net from 20 yards. It was then Scargill’s chance to get on the scoring chart with a clinical finish at the back post to give Ivybridge a 4-0 lead.
Horswell got on the scoresheet in the 49th minute with a well taken effort from just inside the box. Simms Allen and Scargill combined well just inside the box to give Simms Allen the chance to finish. In the 50th minute Scargill this time finished with a well worked goal, cutting inside to finish from the edge of the box. Horswell converted a penalty to make the contest over with the 8th goal for Ivybridge, and then he wrapped up the scoring a few minutes from time to make it a convincing win for Ivybridge. The game finished 9-1.
Roberts makes Plymouth Argyle First Team debut.
Caleb Roberts made his Plymouth Argyle first team debut in the Papa Johns League Cup competition on Tuesday, 2 November.
He came on as a second half substitution in the 58th minute. Plymouth Argyle drew the game 1-1 but won 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out.
Caleb is the first Ivybridge Community College student to make their full professional debut whilst still at the College.
Senior Rugby Elite Squad
Wednesday, 20 October
Won 33-10 against Exeter College
U16 Football Elite Squad
Wednesday, 13 October
Won 5-0 against Millfield
U16 Rugby Elite Squad
Wednesday, 13 October
Won 31-10 against Truro
U12 Football Elite Squad - National Cup
Tuesday, 12 October
Won 12-0 against Dawlish
Tuesday, 12 October
Senior Elite Rugby Squad
Won 29-0 against Blundells in the Natwest Cup
Netball Academy U16 Game
The U16 headed to Maynard School on their first fixture of 2021. A tough contest against a well-practiced Maynard team meant the girls eventually lost but put up a good fight until the end with all 12 of the team getting on court. Spirits are still high as they go into the Plate section of the tournament.
Netball Academy U15 Game
The U15 National Cup Team looked forward to their first game of 2021 against Tiverton High School. The game was our first home game of the year at the College and what a game it was. The girls were very confident on court and came away with a very convincing win 43 - 5. This has given the girls confidence as they progress onto the next stage of the competition. A very positive start for a very able Year Group who we have high hopes for.
Football Academy Year 7 Elite National Cup win
The Year 7 Team started off their Elite Nati
onal Cup campaign with a convincing win over a good Torquay Academy side. In a very competitive game Ivybridge ran out worthy winners 4-1 with goals from influential skipper Bartlett, Locke and two from Burch.
It was skipper Bartlett who scored the first goal of the campaign with a long range finish which their goalkeeper failed to hold.
Burch, who was a constant thorn in the Torquay Academy defence scored the second with a good finish from the edge of the box. It was Burch who got the third just before half-time with a neat finish one-on-one with the keeper.
Torquay Academy started stronger in the second half and put lots of pressure on the Ivybridge rear guard but with a well marshalled defence held firm by Bartlett the Ivybridge defence was eventually breached in the 40th minute when Torquay scored.
Ivybridge were under lots of pressure but the defence held firm and with some outstanding saves from goalkeeper Thomas. Ivybridge always look to play on the break and this proved pivotal when Locke smashed the ball into the roof for the net giving Ivybridge a well-earned victory and now look forward to an away tie against Wotton Bassett Academy in the next round.
Football Academy U14 Boys National Cup Success
Ivybridge Community College started this game at a high tempo and Paignton did well to contain Ivybridge for the first 10 minutes. It was then when Birch broke the deadlock with a fine strike with a great ball through by Patrick.
Ivybridge dominated the game and in the 20th minute another great through ball by Patrick saw Birch put his powerful shot into the roof of the net to complete his brace.
Birch completed his hat trick in the 23rd minute when he went one-on-one with the goalkeeper having been put through by Pedrick.
In the 60th minute Patrick did great work in the box and worked his way to the by line to pull the ball back for Pragnell to finish with ease from 6 yards.
Farmer slotted home a penalty in the 70th minute after the dangerous Birch was bundle over in the penalty box.
Patrick completed the scoring in the 73rd minute with a fine strike from 12 yards.
Football Academy U15 Boys National Cup Success
Ivybridge Community College U15 Boys started their National Cup campaign with a convincing 3 -1 win against a very strong Torquay Academy side.
Ivybridge started the stronger of the two teams but found themselves a goal down after only five minutes when Torquay caught Ivybridge on a quick counter attack giving Burstow no chance in the Ivybridge goal.
This seemed to spur Ivybridge into action and then they dominated large periods of the first half. Ireland soon equalised with a great header from Oaks' corner.
Oaks then got on the score sheet himself with a goal direct from a corner soon after the equaliser.
Ivybridge continued the second-half in the same form and went onto dominate large parts of the game and their pressure enabled Gillfillian to extend Ivybridge’s lead with a tap in at the back post.
Torquay put some heavy pressure on the Ivybridge defence but the rear guard held firm and Ivybridge saw out a great result winning 3-1.