S3 Scottish Cup Netball Match

The S3 Team has been entered into the Scottish Schools' Netball Cup. They gained experience of the competition last year and are looking forward to playing again this year. The team has two very good teams in their regional league: Holyrood and Woodfarm. The first game for the girls is a next week, away to Woodfarm. With the S2s just entered into the Glasgow league and not the Scottish Cup then they can be considered for the team. So, good luck to the following S2/3s picked for the next week's game:

Peggy-Nan Rodger

Leena Jebbari

Kerry Stewart

Millie Soutar

Abbey Hart

Annabel MacDonald

Anna Horsburgh

Eilidh Michie

Iona Cochrane

Seona Macleod

S1 Netball Friendly

Next Thursday our S1s get their second opportunity to experience a full game of Netball in a friendly game against Cleveden. With 20 S1 girls attending training it is making selection for the team very tough. Congratulations to those have been selected:

Rhubin Li

Lucie Mills

Eala McIIhinney

Rebecca MacVicar

Charlotte Cavanagh

Sarah Bonad

Kayleigh McPherson

Lauren Scott

Olive Mojsiewicz

U16 Scottish Cup Football Game

Good luck to the u16 football team who are playing Campbelltown in the Scottish Cup. This will be the first time game for this new team. 

S3

Duncan Mackenzie

Jackie Banfield

Lewis Anderson 

Robbie Whyte. 

Jack Nairn

Sean Kelly

Kyle Gillies

S4

Gillies O’hanlon 

Devyn Heap

Calum Stewart

Lewis Conley 

Josh Hart

Chris Glasgow 

S2

Aaron Green

Sgoil Gàidhlig Ghlaschu v The High School of Glasgow

SGG took on the financial muscle of the private schools in a double header against St Aloysius followed by The Glasgow High School. The first game ended in a 4-1 defeat with Lewis MacLeod getting the goal in a sub standard performance. Roll on 24 hours and SGG put played with skill, heart, desire and some superb individual performances in a 2-1 defeat. SGG were by far the better team, dominating the game in large spells but could not get a break in front of goal. The High School started  the better team, linking up ever so well and moving the ball around the pitch. SGG worked very hard to weather the storm and play themselves back into the game. Captain Daniel Moran led by example, exerting his calm on the team whilst stopping attacks in their tracks and retaining possession. Devyn Hope was his usual uncompromising self,ably supported by the full backs, Callum Douglas and Logan Morrison.  Cameron Simpson in goals, dealt with any corners and did everything asked of him.  Benjamin Campbell was creating space for himself in midfield and the High School had no answer at times for his turns and sleight of foot, leaving defenders in his wake. 

Suddenly, Josh Soutar had a rare bit of space in the box and his shot was turned round the post by the keeper at full stretch. Andrew Carey up front worked tirelessly and had a header cleared off the line. Josh Hart was played in and his attempted chip was the right option but failed to get enough lift on his shot.
The 2nd half started well for the High School, with a shot from their right midfielder thundering in off the underside of the crossbar. The HS had a decent spell and Cameron Simpson pulled off a few good saves. However, from there on in, SGG dominated the rest of the half. A lovely drag back from Benji resulted in a shot from 20 yards flashing wide.  Andrew Carey lobbed the keeper but the ball agonisingly bounced off the post. Logan Morrison (who played superbly) started a 4 man move involving Calum Stewart and Josh which led to Benji having another pop at goal but again it went wide. Lewis MacLeod was coming more into the game and tried to play Josh Souter in but he was well marshalled by the HS defenders. SGG had plenty of corners which almost resulted in goals from the head of Callum Douglas but he failed to find the target. Mr Smith was wondering if the goal would ever come but when it did it was worth waiting for. Benji strolled forward and with everyone expecting a pass out wide to Calum Stewart, Benji played a superb disguised pass to Lewis MacLeod who made a great run into the heart of the defence. Christopher Glasgow and Lachlann Brady came on with 15 minutes to go suddenly, we had a clear cut chance and Lewis had the composure to seize it, rolling the ball under the onrushing keeper! A goal richly deserved by the team. With 5 minutes to go, I'm sure both teams would have settled for a draw but HS snatched the win when they were awarded a penalty for a tackle in the box. SGG protested but it was the correct decision, the defender made contact with the player first and then the ball. I've seen them not given but that's football. Cameron almost saved the well struck penalty but not to be. SGG pushed for the equaliser but there was not enough time. 
Mr Smith was thoroughly impressed with the performance, everyone worked their socks off and played some good football in long spells. Some composure was lacking at times and decision making is something that comes with experience. We are all looking forward to the forthcoming Cup games and some more friendlies. Bring them on!

Team was: Cameron Simpson, Callum Douglas, Devyn Heap, Daniel Moran, Logan Morrison, Josh Hart, Benjamin Campbell, Lewis MacLeod, Josh Soutar, Andrew Carey. 

Subs; Lachlann Brady, Christopher Glasgow.

 

Scottish Schools' Road Race

For the third year in succession SGG have entered the Scottish Schools' Road Race. The race takes place around Falkirk Stadium with the races normally very fast on a flat course. 6 members of the team return to the event after competing the last couple of years however the vast majority are competing at the Scottish Schools level for the first time. Good luck to all athletes:

S2 Girls

Cerys Westwood

Kerry Stewart

Millie Shuttleworth

Peggy-Nan Rodger

Sophie Pettifor

S3/4 Girls

Shona Carey

Senior 

Amy Craig

S2 Boys

Connor Walker

Fionn Graham

S3/4 Boys

Robaidh Whyte

Findlay Dickson

Gilles O'Hanlon

Lewis Conley

Senior Boys

Calum Stewart

Daniel Moran

Andrew Carey

David Comerford

Glasgow Schools Swimming Heats

The swimming season is just around the corner with the Glasgow Schools' Swimming heats next week. This is the SGG swim team for the event, the largest group of swimmers we've ever had:

Charlotte Cavanagh

Kayleigh McPherson

Saorla Dickson

Olive Mojsiewicz

Isla Sproull

Isla MacDonald

Lia Herbison

Ailbhe Murphy

Kara MacDonald

Abigail Cavanagh

Hannah Mason

Amy Craig

Patrick Connor

Good luck to all the team!

S1 & S2 Teams for netball friendly

We've been getting over 20 S1s along to Netball training which has been fantastic! The girls are working hard and now seven girls have been selected to play against Smithycroft in a friendly game before the league kicks off. This will be their first ever game and first experience of playing on a full sized court! Here is the S1 team:


Rhuibn Li
Olive Mojsiewicz
Lucie Mills
Charlotte Cavanagh
Sarah Bonad
Kayleigh McPherson
Lauren Scott


The S2 Team are playing a friendly game against Smithycroft S4s on the same day. Here's the team:


Orlagh Sweeney-Quinn
Abbey Hart
Ceitidh MacDonald
Peggy-Nan Rodger
Kerry Stewart
Leena Jebbari
Millie Soutar


Good luck to both our teams.

Senior Netball Team Selection

This year for the first time SGG have a senior Netball team. The girls have been entered into the Open Scottish Cup. This is the first time any of the girls have played at the National level. There is a group stage to begin with, with our opponents being Bishopbriggs and Hyndland. Bishopbriggs and Hyndland did very well in the competition last year with Hyndland winning the Scottish Cup! Great experience for our new team to play against quality teams. The senior girls are taken from S4-6, here's the line up for next week's game against Bishopbriggs:

GK Robyn

GD Jessica

WD Eilidh McD

C Margaret

WA Morag

GA Katrin

GS Lauren 

Sub Abigail

Sub Daisy