HOCKEY: Luton youngsters impress

In the U8s competition, 14 teams took part as Luton won four of their group games, beating Tring, Bedford, Aylesbury and Letchworth IIs, narrowly losing 3-2 to Shefford and Sandy.

They reached the semi-finals, where they went down 3-0 to Letchworth to face Tring IIs in the third/fourth match, which they won to take the bronze.

Luton’s team: George Dobson, Antonio Katsiansis, Ryan Siddons, Seb Singh Brar, Charlie Ryan.

At U10 level, Luton won three of their group games, just losing out 1-0 to Bedford IIs as they came runners-up.

This meant they faced Leighton Buzzard IIs in the semi-finals, enjoying a resounding 7-0 victory.

On reaching the final, Luton came then came up against Bedford IIs again.

Determined to avenge their earlier defeat, Luton came out on top 3-1 to triumph.

Luton’s team: Tom Quested, Safa Haq, Kate Starkey, James Small, Katie Behrens, Zack Grinsted, Indiana D’Cruz, Jack Ryan, Tom Ryan.

In a round robin U12 competition, Luton were up against six other local clubs, and won one game, drew three and lost two to finish in fourth.

Luton’s team: Lauren Harper, Emma Halsey, Zain Haroon, Hasnain Zaidi, Sami Haroon, Olivia Sturrock, Maisie Johnston, Antonio Katsiansis.