Year 10 Lancashire Cup away at Ripley St Thomas

Year 10 had a long journey to Heysham to play Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy in the Lancashire Cup. The game was played in very windy conditions and our boys conceded just before half-time after dominating the first half.

Park High attacks continued in the second half and despite the one way traffic the lads failed to convert their chances. A tactical switch moving centre forward Rhys Howard to centre back alongside Liam Hopkinson allowed the team to play a very high line and dominate play.  Bartosz Jagiello continued to impress in central midfield creating chances for Connor Smith and Callum Scott.

Second half substitute Marcus Cowley worked hard and was a constant threat to the Ripley St Thomas defence. With 5 minutes to go Marcus was brought down in the area and awarded a penalty, The brave striker got up to take the penalty himself which was finely saved by the Ripley St Thomas keeper.

Although the final result 1-0 to Ripley St Thomas was disappointing for the lads they battled hard in the difficult weather conditions showing resilience and a great team spirit.