It was a warm morning for January, Bredon's pitches declared unplayable (no mud slide this year!) they came to Mayo Road giving the U13's a home draw for a return match against the side that beat them earlier in the season.

The game was close all the way through. Bredon were stronger in the first half scoring early on and it was only a powerful run by Joe Painter as the half closed that gave Shipston a try to bring the score level at half time, 5 all. The half had seen some super defensive play, Arlie Williams being the stand out player. Playing on the wing, he repeatedly stopped Bredon's attack, tackling effectively and demonstrating a very high work rate. In the same vein there were a number of players whose tenacity kept the Bredon attack at bay throughout the game; our three scrum halves/flankers Archie, Will F and Zack together with Ilyas, George McGinn, Jack D and Will E.

As seems to be a trend, the Shipston boys approached the second half much more positively. It's really testing for the supporters' and coaches' hearts however! Ilyas' determination was rewarded with a great try and George H showed the opposition a clean pair of heels to score Shipston's third. Bredon responded with a well worked try moving the ball quickly from their scrum and through to their powerful centres. The remainder of the game went back and forth showing how even the two sides are, with some lovely play throughout.

A really enjoyable, positive game. The boys improved their game to match a very capable opposition, the win was a bonus!

Shipston on Stour RFC

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