Latest Sports Results

Champions

Our teams have continued to excel this season with our academy sides asserting their dominance in football, basketball and netball.

We have also had plenty of reason to celebrate both team and individual successes across a wide range of other sports including hockey, girls’ football, and cross country, to name just a few.

Football Centre of Excellence

Following their promotion last season, our Football Centre of Excellence side had another phenomenal campaign which saw them crowned the North West Premier League Champions.

The team will now progress to the English Colleges’ Football Association (ECFA) National Play Offs; where they will compete against the top teams from across the country. They have progressed to the semi finals of the competition, after beating Worcester College at home 3-0. Alongside their league success, the team have progressed well in the British Colleges’ National Knockout Cup where they reached the quarter finals and won the North West British Colleges’ Cup with a 2-0 win over Aquinas College in the regional final.

The Centre of Excellence second team are also enjoying another fantastic season. They are currently second in the league and can still win the title with victory in their final league game. Their latest victory came away to Walford & North Shropshire College 5-1. Their form is particularly good news for the Centre of Excellence as the team is comprised mainly of first year students who will prove valuable to the squad next season.

Congratulations to Danny Horton (Archbishop Temple), Martin Middlehurst (Darwen Vale), Sam Nightingale (Christ the King), Rory Winters (Corpus Christi), Lewis Treacy (St Cecilia’s) Dan Walmsley (Longridge), Jake Craven (Longridge), Chris Openshaw (Baines), Harry Dunn (Broughton), James Morley (Ashton), Rob Roach (Corpus Christi), Adam Stammers (All Hallows), Kevin Nelson (Ashton), Connor Lucas (Our Lady’s) Jack Needham (Carr Hill) who have featured prominently in matches this season.

Centre of Excellence Team 1 – North West Premier League

Centre of Excellence Team 2

Netball Academy

The girls in our Netball Academy have once again proved themselves a force to be reckoned with as they were crowned national champions for an unprecedented third consecutive year. They also finished top of the North West Colleges League, were Lancashire Champions and will also be looking to retain their British Schools Championship, they are through to the final after a victory against Palmers College (Essex), 54-34.

Congratulations to Emma Dovey (Balshaws), Becca Higgin (Parklands), Danielle Parkinson (Penwortham Girls), Sarah Miller (All Hallows), Harriet Dunn (Holy Cross), Camilla Ashford (Lostock Hall), Sarah Dakin (Our Lady and St John’s), Louise Lockley (All Hallows), Louisa Hodgson (Penwortham Girls), Sophie Worden (All Hallows), Sarah Titherley (All Hallows), Jenny Fitchie (All Hallows), and Jenny Mercer (All Hallows) – it has been a fabulous year.

Basketball Academy

Our Basketball Academy have had another fantastic season so far, they have already been crowned North West Division 1 League champions and are through to the final of the North West Knockout Cup and are in the finals of the North West Division 1 Play Offs.

Congratulations to James Anthony (Broughton), Daniel Benson (Broughton), Charles Boness (Broughton), Michael Dawson (Broughton), Hussam Ahmed Elamin (Arnold), Samuel Fitzpatrick (Longridge), Tom Fry (Priory), Declan Greenwood (St Wilfrid’s), Samuel Griffin (Archbishop Temple), Daniel Holyfield (Archbishop Temple), Leighton Holyfield (Archbishop Temple), Alfie Ingham (St Anne’s Grammar), Adam Kusnierek (Longridge), Daniel McComb (St Cecilia’s), Thomas McCrudden (Hutton) and Greg Whitehead (Lytham St Anne’s).

National Winners

Newman’s sportsmen and sportswomen had further reason to celebrate at the British Colleges’ National Sports Finals at Loughborough University in April.

Year 12 student Abigail Mackley (Ashton) took gold, as her cross country team crossed the finishing line in first place. She said: “I have been part of the Preston Harriers for 4 years and I usually train between 5-6 times a week. The team and I were thrilled at gaining first position, it was really exciting for me especially as it was my first experience of competing at the National Finals and to come back with a Gold medal was brilliant!”

Nishant Barot (Tulketh) and Jessica Brown (St Augustine’s, Billington), both Year 13 students, took silver in the mixed doubles table tennis tournament.

Head of Sport Steve Wilson said: “All our participants were superb all weekend at Nationals. The way they played and the spirit in which they conducted themselves proved what a credit they are to the College.”

Hockey Aces

Our hockey team finished runners up in the hockey championship and crowned their successful season with a 10-0 victory over Runshaw College. Our girls’ team beat Welsh side Merion Dwyfor 5-1 in the National Knockout Cup; winning the North West and Wales Cup; and will now play East Norfolk College in the semi finals of the British Colleges Knockout Cup, as will our men’s team.

Kickin’ It

Girls’ football continues thrive at the College. Last year saw the formation of Newman’s first ever girls’ side and this year’s team has continued to build on their predecessors success.

The girls’ tireless efforts have been reflected by their achievements on the pitch. A few highlights from this season have included finishing runners up in the North West league; reaching the semi finals of the North West Cup (only being defeated by the eventual cup winners); only conceding one defeat in the final four months of the season, with only two throughout the rest of their campaign; and managing to notch up double figure victories against both Blackburn College and Warrington College.

Coach, Becky Thompson said: “The girls’ efforts and achievements this year have been amazing! I have watched them develop massively in their belief and support of each other; their technical ability and teamwork has been immense and is the reasoning behind their success this year. Next season we will be looking to carry on the brilliant momentum of this season and further our status nationally.”

Kickin’ It

Rocking ‘n’ Rolling Cardinal Newman’s sporting success reached new heights as our students wowed at a recent rock climbing competition.

Newman’s climbers won both the boys’ and girls’ events held in March at the West View Leisure Centre, which included participants from all the local colleges.

Andy Towers (Brownedge) took first place in the boys’ event. Our students made it a clean sweep with our other participants Ryan Sinclair (Priory) and Michael Sinclair (Priory) claiming second and third place respectively.

Andy, who won the competition, is also a part of the Great Britain under 18s rock climbing team and has held the title of the North West champion for the last three years.

In the girls’ event, Sophia Gorton (Archbishop Temple) also claimed first place, finishing well ahead of the other competitors.

Basketball Academy Scoop North West Cup

Cardinal Newman College’s Basketball Academy were crowned the best in the North West with a comprehensive victory in the North West Cup final.

Newman’s exceptional Academy squad took the title following a stunning 36 points victory over local team Runshaw College (96-60).

The Cup Final win tops another successful year for the talented Academy squad, which also saw them reach the semi finals of the English Schools’ Basketball Association (ESBBA) Cup and win the North West League.

Principal Steve Pegg said: “We’re very proud of all the Basketball Academy squad and delighted with their outstanding achievements this year. Winning a Cup is always fantastic but to do so by such a comprehensive margin is spectacular. Congratulations to them all and the wonderful staff members who support the side.”

Wednesday 7th May

The closing weeks of the sporting season have seen Newman’s teams continue their success.

Newman’s Under 19s Football Academy finished their season as ECFA League Runners Up, just losing out to Stockport College.

Newman’s Netball Academy secured the North West League title, beating Oldham College 76-32 and were also crowned National British College Champions for the second year running.

The Basketball Academy reached the semi finals of the ESBBA National Cup competition, narrowly missing out on the final in a close fought match with Sutton Coldfield College, Brimingham: Newman 65 Sutton Coldfield 74.

The Boys’ Badminton Team reached the semi finals of the North West Knockout Tournament. The girls’ team won the same regional tournament, taking both the singles and doubles titles. The team consisted of Helen Wilson (All Hallows), Abigail South (Priory), Gemma Wilkinson (All Hallows) and Michelle Walton (Carr Hill).

Congratulations to all our sports stars on another outstanding year!

Wednesday April 30th

The Basketball Academy beat Norton College (Sheffield) 72 – 68 in an extremely close game to reach National Semi Finals!

Newman’s Football Academy beat Warrington College by a huge 19 – 0 !!

The Hockey Squad lost 4 – 1 to Holy Cross, Burnley

The Netball Team performed fantastically as always, against Winstanley College and won 68-38, they will play the North West final against Oldham Sixth Form on Tuesday May 6th and they are also in the final of the National British Colleges’ Knock out competition.

Duo, Follow Their Dreams

Two sporting students from Newman College are celebrating after being selected for top teams!

Newman’s Football Centre of Excellence striker, Darren Green, (Fulwood) was scouted at a Cardinal Newman league game by Stockport County Manager, Jim Gannon in which he scored twice. He was subsequently invited to train with Stockport FC’s first team squad for two weeks; completing drills in possession, attack, forward play and scoring sessions.

He has since gained a two year deal with the club, making his debut and signing his professional contract in July.

The delighted 18 year old said: “As a newcomer, I need to make the most of every opportunity that arises, I will definitely make the most of it.”

“I have never wanted to do anything as much as become a professional football player and I am now reaping the rewards of having so much ambition.”

“Stockport are in a really good position this season so this is a fantastic start to my career.”

Meanwhile, captain of the Newman’s Netball academy, Joanne Walker (Our Lady’s) has made the England Under 21’s squad. Joanne has worked hard to secure a place in the International side and is now playing two stages above her actual age group. The Goal Shooter has also received a scholarship to attend Leeds Met University to study Sport, Leisure & Culture Studies and will be training hard with England Netball for the European Championships and next years World Championships in the Cook Islands.

Newman Net the National’s for Second Year in a Row!

Newman’s Netball Academy have secured the National Title for the second year in a row. The squad, who haven’t lost a game all season, then went on to take the British Colleges’ North West title in the Knock Out Competition, just two days after returning.

The squad competed against the top teams from around the country and took the competition by storm at the Sir David English Sports Centre in Bournemouth over the weekend of March 15th-16th.

Newman played a phenomenal set of games against Chelmsford County High (Essex), Bablake (Coventry), Caterham (Surrey), Hymers College (Hull), Bishop Stopford (Kettering), Beaconsfield (Buckinghamshire), St Anthony’s (North East) and Millfield (South West). Newman were the favourites, meaning every team raised their game but Newman came top of the group. They played their toughest game against Taunton’s College in the semi-final and won 13-10

In the Final, they once again met Chelmsford County High and gained a convincing win to take the crown, 19-6, the star player in this particular game being Joanne Walker (captain). Newman's shooters also received the Goal Trophy, claiming 175 goals in total.

In the British Colleges’ knock-out competition, the girls managed to keep on top form beating local rivals, Aquinas from Manchester 75-40 and they will now play against other winners from regions all over Britain.

It has been a fantastic year for the Netball Academy, they have taken the North West title and have now received the top spot on a national level. In addition, Captain, Joanne Walker and Centre, Emma Dovey, were both selected for the England squad. The team are currently preparing for the British Colleges’ tournament which will be held on 5-7th April at Loughborough University.

Principal Steve Pegg said: “We are all very proud of the Netball Academy here at Newman, not only for their excellent performance on a national level but also for the fantastic spirit in which they play their fixtures.”

Head Coach, Anne Baines was delighted and commented: “Newman were very strong in depth as every member of the squad of 12 played. The win reflects the girls ability and commitment to the sport and I am very proud of their dedication.

"Due to the team being one of Newman's sporting academies, the girls' have had the opportunity to train throughout the week whilst studying at the college making us even stronger as a team."

Team

Goal Keeper: Danielle Parkinson/Camilla Ashford/Rebecca Ashworth/Lucy Blezard
Goal Defence: Rebecca Higgin
Wing Defence: Verity Collins/ Sarah Miller
Centre: Emma Dovey
Wing Attack: Pippa Mugan/Harriet Dunn
Goal Attack: Fran Marshall
Goal Shooter: Joanne Walker

Scores

Newman 17 Chelmsford County High 7
Newman 17 Bablake 5
Newman 13 Caterham 11
Newman 27 Hymers College 4
Newman 20 Bishop Stopford 3
Newman 14 Beaconsfield 6
Newman 20 St Anthony’s 6
Newman 15 Millfield 12

Semi Finals

Newman 13 Taunton 10

Final

Newman 19 Chelmsford County High 6

Results from March 5th

The Basketball Academy are through to the last eight in the Elite League National Cup after beating East Durham College 71-63.

First Team Football Academy lost 3-2 in extra time in the semi-finals of the National Competition.

Results from March 19th

First Team Football beat St Mary’s College 4-1.

Second Team Football also beat St Mary’s 3-1.

As soon as the Netball Academy returned from the National Competition they took on local rivals, Aquinas in the Northern final of the British Colleges’ knockout tournament and won 75-40.

Basketball Academy beat Richard Huish College (Exeter) 79-53 in a very tough game and will now go through to the quarter finals of the British Colleges’ Cup.

Sports Results from 5 March

Basketball Academy clinch North West League Cup!

Basketball Academy Cardinal Newman 73 Oldham College 71.

Football Academy Under 19’s Cardinal Newman 4 Hopwood Hall 2.

Football Academy Under 17’s Cardinal Newman 3 Liverpool College 3.

1st Football Team Cardinal Newman 4 Bolton College 1.

2nd Football Team Cardinal Newman 4 Bolton College 1.

Boys Badminton Team beat Blackpool Sixth Form in a league match.

Netball Academy beat Bolton 88-8.

Sports Results from the 27th February

Newman’s Football Academy sailed through to the semi- finals of the E.C.F.A Cup beating York College 4-1.

Congratulations to Rob Roach who scored all four goals and has now been selected for England Colleges’ Squad. Newman are one of four teams in the whole of the country who have made it through to the key stages of the competition.

Both the Boys and Girls’ Hockey Teams have reached the semi finals of the British Colleges’ competition, well done and good luck!

Girls’ Football Team put up a good show against Burnley College and drew 1-1.

Basketball Academy will play in the final of the North West Colleges’ Cup against Oldham on Tuesday March 4th, any support would be appreciated!

Sports Results from 13th February

The Newman Netball Academy triumphed against Runshaw this week overwhelming the opposition by over 50 points. The undefeated Newman side were so far ahead at half time (53-8) that the opposing side wanted to call the game off!

However it was agreed to cut down the time remaining and the final score of 73-20 was just reward for the better side. The Second team also won their fixture against Runshaw by 29-11.

The Basketball Academy also outperformed Runshaw a 12 point win (78-66).

Newman’s Head Coach, Joel Augustine was delighted saying: “We worked really hard and devastated the opposing defence in the 4th quarter. Special mentions go out to Dwayne Gilmour, Greg Whitehead and Sam Chambers who played extremely well.”

The draw for the next round of the British Colleges’ has been released and Newman will take on Richard Huish College from Exeter in the next round.

There were supposed to be two football fixtures but disappointingly Runshaw called the games off, unable to raise a side.

The brand new kit must have produced some good luck for the Girls’ Football Team as they thrashed Nelson & Colne 5-0.

Recent Individual Success

First Year student Chris Martin is now mixing college life with international Volleyball stardom. After a gruelling selection process he gained a place on the England Cadets side. He was the only player from the North West invited to trial and will now travel to Feldkirch, Austria to play against the top 12 clubs from around Europe.

Rebbecca Brownlow has been successful in gaining a place in the British Colleges’Women’s Hockey Squad. She has had an excellent season and has now also been selected for the North of England Women’s U21 development Squad.

Congratulations to the Netball Academy’s captain, Joanne Walker who has moved up to the England Netball U21 squad. Joining her this year is first year student Emma Dovey, who impressed England selectors to receive a place on the U17 side.

Sports Results from 23rd January

U19’s Football Centre of Excellence beat Llandrillo College 2-1 in the English Colleges’ FA Knockout Cup and now progress through to the last 16 in the country.

Mixed Hockey thrashed St Mary’s Sixth Form College 6-0.

Netball Academy best St Mary’s Sixth Form College 97-2 !!!!!

The Netball Academy also hammered all six teams in the North West Colleges’ Tournament, beating Wirral Grammar 18-5 in the Final. They will now go through to the England Netball National Finals in Bournemouth.

Sports Results from 16th January

U 19’s Football Centre of Excellence won a tough match against Preston College (2-1).

Sports Results from 5th December

Basketball Academy beat Bury College 102 – 51. And narrowly lost 105 – 80 vs. Newcastle College.

U’19’s Football Centre of Excellence won 3 – 0 at Blackburn St Mary’s.

Hockey drew 0 -0 with Runshaw College.

Netball Academy won the NORTH WEST BRITISH COLLEGES’ TOURNAMENT beating Aquinas in the final and now progress to the national finals in Loughborough.

Sports Results from 28th November

Under-19 Football Centre of Excellence beat Craven College 5-0.

Under-17 Football Centre of Excellence beat Liverpool College 2-0.

1st team Football Team beat Oldham 3-1.

2nd team Football Team beat Oldham 5-1.

Netball Academy beat Holy Cross College 102-48.

Sports Results from November 21st

Under-19 Football Centre of Excellence lost to Stockport 1-2.

Under-17 Football Centre of Excellence lost to Myerscough College 1-5.

Hockey Team won 9-0 against Hopwood Hall.

Netball Development Squad won 48-12 against Hopwood Hall.

Netball Academy were crowned County champions beating Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar in the final 18-3.

Girls Football Team drew 3-3 with Nelson & Colne College.

Sports Results from 14th November

1st Football - Cardinal Newman 6 Turton College 1.

2nd Football - Cardinal Newman 2 Turton College 2.

Netball Academy - Cardinal Newman 74 Turton College 18.

Netball Development Squad - Cardinal Newman 103 Preston College 14.

Basketball Academy - Cardinal Newman 115 Blackpool College 21.

Hockey - Lost to John Deane 7 – 2.

Newman Student Gets England Call Up!

Newman’s Football Centre of Excellence striker, Darren Green has gained a place on the England Colleges’ Squad. The 19 year old was selected to trial at York College and then took part in a North versus South game at the England training ground (the North won 3-0.)

Darren was later invited to a development weekend in Shropshire at Lilleshall, run by the Football Association and impressed the coaches further. He will now travel to Italy in January with the rest of the squad to play matches against countries such as China, Greece and Russia.
Darren said: “This is an amazing opportunity for me; I have loved every minute of College because I have been able to mix my football with my BTEC qualification in Sport and now I am taking one more step in fulfilling my dream as a professional.”

Newman’s football coach, Sean Haslegrave said: “Darren is a fantastic player who is completely committed to his training and performance; he has had an amazing season, scoring over 20 goals for the first team and deserves to go far.”

Fantastic Start To The Season!
Newman’s Academies have started the season in fine form.

Football
The Under 19s Football Centre of Excellence are top of the English Schools’ Football Association League following a string of outstanding results. They produced convincing wins against close rival Winstanley College (4-1), beat Hopwood Hall (4-1) and travelled to Manchester to defeat Salford (4-0). They also stormed to a thrilling 12-0 victory in the ESFA Cup match against Calderdale College. The hardest and most testing game was against Aquinas in the British Colleges' Cup match, the game went to penalties but Newman came through winning 5-4.

The Under 17s had a similarly impressive start putting seven goals past Blackpool and Fylde College without reply. They then drew against Lancaster and Morecambe College (2-2) before travelling to Wrexham to beat Yale College (5-0).

Girls’ football has proved popular and successful in this first competitive year in the British Colleges League. The girls have taken two wins, one fantastic win over Warrington Collegiate College (8-3) and earned a draw against Nelson and Colne

Basketball
Despite a difficult start to the season with a defeat against the highly rated East Durham side, the Basketball Academy have once again found their form and look set to storm to the top of their league. They took a convincing win from Blackpool in the English Schools’ League (115-21). They also beat Newcastle in the British Colleges Elite League (90-78)and most recently took a great result over Holy Cross in a North West College's League Match (102-48)

Netball
Newman’s Netball Academy remained unbeaten all last season, scooping all three national titles and look set to stage a formidable defence of their crowns this year. Notable results include victories over their closet rivals Oldham Sixth Form (39-23), Bury College (77-7) and in the British Colleges' Cup have beaten Preston College (103-14) and Holy Cross, Bury (80-4)as well as beating Blackpool Sixth Form by 59 goals. They have already been crowned North West Champions in the British College's Regional Tournament where they stormed ahead of Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar in the final and will now represent the North West in the British College Finals. The Netball Development Squad also took wins over Oldham Sixth Form (33-4) Bury College (33-4) Turton College (74-18) and Hopwood Hall (48-12)

Hockey
Not to be outdone the Mixed Hockey team also began the season undefeated. They produced a phenomenal team performance to beat Blackpool Sixth Form (7-0). They took another easy win over Oldham before earning a hard fought win with Aquinas College, Manchester. The Men's team are now preparing for the British Colleges' Tournament.

The continued success and spirit in which our sporting teams and individuals continue to compete is outstanding and unrivalled by other institutions.

Newman’s Netball Academy are officially the best in Britain!

After securing the North West Title, dominant performances throughout the season have led the first team squad to three National Finals and impressively, they remained unbeaten all season, winning all 35 of their competitive games.

The first team played with remarkable consistency and unparalleled achievement this season taking the National Title, The North West title, The British Colleges’ title and the British Colleges’ cup.

To achieve the Treble, the girls needed to win their last fixtured game in the Knock Out’s and true to form, they were victorious. They took on Truro College from Cornwall in the final down in Gloucestershire on May 12th.

A magnificent defence by Jess Slater (Tarleton) Verity Collins (Carr Hill) and Becky Hamlett, (Holy Cross) fast paced attack marshalled by captain, Lucy Irving (Accrington) and Pippa Mugan (Mount Carmel) and fantastic shooting statistics from Fran Marshall (Manchester), Joanne Walker (Our Lady’s) and Rachael Bramhall (Highfield) resulted in a win of 70-32.

Achieving the accolade of three National Titles is an amazing achievement for the College but for Head Coach, Ursula Pennington, the success is even more special because after 26 years, Ursula will retire at the end of the month, she said: “I will be leaving this college with many fond memories

“I have met and trained lots of 16-18 year olds and they have all been so full of life, but this year, we have gone from strength to strength.”

“The introduction of the new sports centre has really aided our performance and for me, winning all three titles has been a fantastic way to finally say my goodbyes to the college.”

Results from Monday 7th May

Ending the Season in Style!

Congratulations to all of our sports teams who have had yet another successful month!

After being crowned National Champions and winners of the British Colleges Cup, Newman’s Netball Academy eased passed another top opponent, City of Stoke On Trent Six Form, to progress to yet another final. They will now take on either Truro or Palmers of Essex in the final of the British College’s National Knockout so watch this space to see whether Newman can take the treble! Come on girls!

Newman’s basketball Academy won the North West College’s Championship after storming past Holy Cross in a thrilling final, winning 82-65. The squad wore their special new kit, which was recently made in memory of former Newman basketball star and much-loved team member, Michael Walker.

In the North West Cup, Newman’s Football Centre of Excellence beat Manchester 6-5 enabling them to progress to the final. Despite their hard work in a thrilling encounter against Aquinas, Manchester, they fell at the final hurdle, losing 3-2.

Results from Monday 7th May

Newman’s Cricket Team started their season off in fantastic style, beating Blackburn College by nine wickets. Blackburn were all out for 58. Man of the match went to second year student, Ben Donaldson (ArchBishop Temple) with a score of 24 not out.

Come and support the team in their next fixture against Preston College, it will take place on Wednesday May 9th at Preston Cricket Club, Westcliffe.

Results from Monday 23rd March

Newman’s Basketball Academy are now through to the North West Final after beating Runshaw College 78-40.

The Football Academy were also in action against Burnley College and came through with an easy win of 5-1. They now face Aquinas College in Manchester for the North West Final of the British Colleges.

Results from Wednesday 21st March

Football Academy Under 19’s
Cardinal Newman 3 Salford College 1

Football Academy Under 17’s
Cardinal Newman 0 Liverpool College 1

1st Team Football
Cardinal Newman 0 Bury 2

2nd Team Football
Cardinal Newman 2 Bury 3

Basketball Development Squad
Cardinal Newman 49 Pendleton College 26

Results from Wednesday 14th March

Football Academy Under 17’s
Cardinal Newman 2 Hopwood Hall 3

1st Team Football
Cardinal Newman 2 Hopwood Hall 2

2nd Team Football
Cardinal Newman 4 Hopwood Hall 2

Netball 1st Team
Cardinal Newman 89 Hopwood Hall 12

Basketball Academy
Cardinal Newman 76 Hopwood Hall 41

Basketball Development Squad
Cardinal Newman 54 Riverside College 13

January 2007

Basketball Tour the US!

Newman’s successful Basketball Academy are getting set to embark upon an eagerly awaited U.S.A tour. The 11 academy players and two members of staff will watch and experience World Class Basketball when they take a trip to Boston. Students have also arranged to visit ex-Newman academy ace and England International star, Ben Eaves who has now progressed to play for the Huskies at the University of Connecticut.

The tour is set to provide them with a taste of basketball, USA – style and enable them to discover what it takes to become an NBA player and how players secure a scholarship in top US Universities.

Newman’s academy will arrive in Boston on Saturday 13th February and will then travel to see Ben in Connecticut for a Newman team meal. The tour will then consist of enrichment activities, seminars and the opportunity to talk to professional coaches.

One of the major highlights of the tour will be watching The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) game Uconn Vs Syacuse, at which a special award ceremony will be taking place. 13 former Uconn players are now playing for the NBA and will be honoured at the half time break along with Head coach, Jim Calhoun. Two other games have also been arranged, an NCAA game - Providence Vs Cincinnati and NBA game – Boston Celtics versus Miami Heat!

Recent Basketball Results:
Newman 137 – 13 West Cumbria
Newman 65 – 59 Edge Hill University

December

Newman rise above the rest!

Sport has always been successful at Newman but the results so far prove that we are simply unbeatable. The Netball Academy, Basketball Academy and Hockey teams are all top of the North West Sports Tables and are a force to be reckoned with for 2007.
The recent results are as follows;

Newman’s Basketball Academy beat Edge Hill University 65-59, whilst our Under 19’s Football Academy secured a 7-4 win over Burnley College. Blackpool College The held the Under 17’s to a 3-3 draw at Blackpool College.

Our Netball Academy and Hockey Team had outstanding wins this season. The Netball first team beat John Rigby College by a massive 93 gaols to 9 and the Hockey team beat St Mary’s College, Blackburn 11-0!

The Football Teams were also in action against St Mary’s. The first team won 1-0 but unfortunately the second team encountered their first defeat his season.

December

Girls Allowed!

This term, Newman produced a girls’ football team and despite only being together for a few months, performed creditably in the Lancashire tournament. The team narrowly missed out on a quarter final place at the competition held at the JJB stadium in Wigan. The girls did however, produce a great interest in the sport and now train every week. They are determined to be just as successful as previous Newman Girls Football Teams. This is a great opportunity for girls who are interested in developing or learning new football skills. Several team members bring extra experience to the team as they also represent teams outside the college such as PNE girls.

The talented trio’s performance wowed the England selectors and all three girls will now attend England Home Training for Under 17’s and Under 19’s every month.

The news adds to the view that Newman’s netball teams will achieve great things this year.

Head Coach, Ursula Pennington who has coached the academy for 6 years said: “I am delighted at the news and I think it’s great to be working with the girls who are all valuable members of our first team squad.”

"I am extremely confident that we will keep to the tradition that we have set here at Newman and achieve National success this year.”

Goal Shooter Rachael Bramhall, who is in her second year at Newman and who last year was also selected for the British Colleges Team, said: “The training and guidance I have been given at Newman has helped me to develop my skills and I am convinced that we all be crowned champions this year.”

Wednesday 12th June
 
Five Gold Medals for Emma
Newman student Emma James (Penwortham Girls) has just represented Cardinal Newman College in the Lancashire Schools Combined Events Championship (Heptathlon) and has won the Gold Medal. She will now go on to represent Lancashire at Carlisle in the English Schools.

Emma also won 4 Gold medals at the Lancashire County Track & Field Championship in High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump and 100metres Hurdles.

Well done Emma!

Wednesday 7th June
 
Lancashire Cup Champions!
Congratulations to our Football Centre of Excellence who beat Myerscough College 4-3 in extra time to win the Lancashire Colleges Cup Final!

It’s been a great year for the team with Darren Green (Fulwood) being selected for the English Colleges’Under 19 Football Team with whom he’ll tour Italy. Sean Haselgrave, our Football Centre of Excellence Coach, will also join Darren in Italy as he is Coach to the England Colleges’ Football Team.

Wednesday 10th May
 
Under 17 Football Centre for Excellence - Beat Liverpool Community College 4 - 2

Highlights of the year

Cardinal Newman students continue to produce outstanding performance and top the league tables in the many sports in which we compete. Below are just a few team and personal highlights from the past few months:

Rachel Bramhall (Highfield High School, Blackpool) and Sara Parkinson (St Michael’s High School, Chorley) were chosen for the Great British Colleges Netball squad. This will be Sara’s second year on the team with whom she toured New Zealand last year.

Netball Academy – County Champions and Runners up in the NW College’s League.

Under19 Girls Badminton team won the U19 Girls Red Rose Badminton Championships for Lancashire.

Football Academy – Runners up in the ECFA NW Centre for Excellence League.

Darren Green (Fulwood High School) has been chosen for the England Colleges Under19 Football Team and will tour Italy with them. Sean Haselgrave, our Football Centre of Excellence Coach, will also join Darren in Italy as he is coach to the England Colleges Football Team.

Our Mixed Hockey team won the NW Colleges League.

Abigail Dean (Broughton High School) has once again been chosen for the British Colleges Hockey team and toured Holland with them over the Easter break.

Basketball Academy – NW Champions for the third consecutive year and once again National Finalists.

Two students represented Newman at the National Finals at Loughborough, Lucy Jackson (All Hallows High School, Penwortham) in Badminton and Zoe Addison (Penwortham Girls High School) in Swimming.

Girls Hockey – NW Champions and National Finalists.

Congratulations to them all!

Wednesday 15th March

Basketball Academy - Lost to Brighton & Hove 6th Form College 91 - 82 in the quarter finals of the National British Colleges Cup

Netball Academy 1st Team - Beat Winstanley 28 - 19
Netball Academy 2nd Team - Drew 17 - 17

Girls Hockey - Beat Aquinas College on penalty flicks to win the North West British Colleges Cup. (2 - 2) and are now North West Champions. We will now go to National Finals on Wednesday at Oxford.

Football Centre for Excellence Under 19 - Beat Liverpool College 3 – 0 and are Top of the LeagueHighlights of the year
Cardinal Newman students continue to produce outstanding performance and top the league tables in the many sports in which we compete. Below are just a few team and personal highlights from the past few months:

Rachel Bramhall (Highfield High School, Blackpool) and Sara Parkinson (St Michael’s High School, Chorley) were chosen for the Great British Colleges Netball squad. This will be Sara’s second year on the team with whom she toured New Zealand last year.
Netball Academy – County Champions and Runners up in the NW College’s League.
Under19 Girls Badminton team won the U19 Girls Red Rose Badminton Championships for Lancashire.
Football Academy – Runners up in the ECFA NW Centre for Excellence League
Darren Green (Fulwood High School) has been chosen for the England Colleges Under19 Football Team and will tour Italy with them. Sean Haselgrave, our Football Centre of Excellence Coach, will also join Darren in Italy as he is coach to the England Colleges Football Team
Our Mixed Hockey team won the NW Colleges League
Abigail Dean (Broughton High School) has once again been chosen for the British Colleges Hockey team and toured Holland with them over the Easter break.
Basketball Academy – NW Champions for the third consecutive year and once again National Finalists
Two students represented Newman at the National Finals at Loughborough, Lucy Jackson (All Hallows High School, Penwortham) in Badminton and Zoe Addison (Penwortham Girls High School) in Swimming
Girls Hockey – NW Champions and National Finalists

Congratulations to them all! Wednesday 8th March

Basketball Academy - Beat Stockport College 79 -53 in the Final of the North West Colleges Knockout Cup. Now North West champions again!! Well Done!!

Netball Academy - Lost 53 - 47 to Holy Cross College in the North West Colleges Final

Mixed Hockey - Beat St Mary’s College, Blackburn 7 - 1

Badminton – Beat Clitheroe Grammar 5 - 0

Football – No matches this week, all cancelled due to the weather

College students have excelled in recent events, continuing the success that College students have enjoyed in recent years.

Sara Parkinson and Rachel Bramhall have been selected for the Great Britain Colleges Netball Team to tour this summer.

Helen Livesey represented the College at Oldham in the North West Colleges Competition and finished a superb sixth place, and qualifies for the National Trampoline Finals.

Well done to all three of them!

Hockey Results

League Results 10/02/06

Netball Results 10/02/06

League Table

Monday 6th February

Badminton - Girls Badminton played a Red Rose match at Westholme School, Blackburn and won 4-3.

Netball - Beat Winstanley College 50-26 in the semi-final of the North West British Colleges – will play Holy Cross College in the final.

Basketball The Academy - Beat MANCAT 90 - 83 in the Semi Final of the North West British Colleges – will play Stockport in the final.

Under 19 Football Centre for Excellence - Drew 2 - 2 with St Helens College

Alex Butler and Darren Green played for England Colleges against Australia.

Block League Fixture with Priestley College: 1st Football - Won 1 – 0, 2nd Football - Lost 4 – 1.

Mens Hockey - Competed in the British Colleges Knockout at Stanley Park in Blackpool and finished a creditable 5th place.

Swimming - Zoe Addison won the 200 metres Freestyle and the 100 metres Backstroke to qualify for the National Finals at Loughborough.

Newman Top the League!
The win by the football team last Wednesday, with 2 goals scored by Tom Kelsall (who came to the College from Garstang High School), maintains our position at the top of the League.

Needless to say the team are thrilled at this strong position half way through the season!

The New Year brought even more good news.

	Rachael Bramhall, Maria McCann & Sara Parkinson

Three of the Netball Academy have been selected for the British Colleges trials at Loughborough University later this term – and if selected will have the opportunity to play in Malta. Sara Parkinson (from St Michael’s, Chorley) is no stranger to international honours, as she toured New Zealand with the British Colleges’ team last summer. Maria McCann (who came to us from All Hallows, Penwortham) and Rachael Bramhall (from Highfield High School, Blackpool) are the other two talented netball players who have been invited to the trial.

News of this opportunity is welcome, but not surprising. Apart from playing in competitions against other colleges and school sixth forms, the 5 Newman College teams also play in other local competitions. They are currently unbeaten in the Leyland Premier League – and obviously top the league!

New Year gets off to a Flying Start!
The first fixtures of the New Year saw College teams continuing the winning streak that they demonstrated last year!

Wednesday 11th January

Under 19 Football Centre of Excellence - Won 2 - 1 against Blackpool 6th Form College

Mixed Hockey - Won 5 - 0 against Hopwood Hall College

	From left to right Michael Barnes, Darren Green, Alex Butler.

The talented trio are Alex Butler - who also captains the College team (and who joined the College from Hutton Grammar School), Michael Barnes (from Southlands High School in Chorley), and Daren Green (from Fulwood High School).

Being selected for the English squad is, to say the least, difficult. The squad is only 18 strong, yet can draw on players from across all the colleges in England!

Sean Haselgrave (the College’s coach – as well as being team coach for the English Colleges) said:
"Hundreds if not thousands of very talented football players are all keen to get into the national squad, competition is very fierce and selecting the squad is not an easy job. The selection panel is made up of 5 coaches, often with professional experience, and based in colleges from Gateshead to Bristol, York, Preston, and Berkshire.”

The comments on the 3 students from Lancashire were, to say the least, complimentary. Darren Green was described as “the best link centre forward of his age in Britain”, whilst Alex Butler was "an astute reader of the game who knows the right place to be, and is always there". Michael Barnes (a Manchester United Youth player) had even greater praise “the jewel in the crown” – hardly surprising then that he was pencilled into the squad after playing for only 5 minutes!

"I’m thrilled for the lads” said Sean, “they are all very talented players who have worked hard and give their all for the team. I am really looking forward to working with them in the England squad as well as at College. Our first International match could hardly be bigger, Italy do have something of a reputation in football!”

The College is used to sporting success – college sports teams currently Lancashire top league positions in various sports, and the Netball Centre of Excellence are – again – Lancashire Champions, and will now go on to represent Lancashire in the National Championships. But even judged by recent successes, the news from the football teams is truly amazing – in the last 6 weeks not only has Sean been asked to be the England Colleges Team Coach, but Newman has 3 out of the full squad of 18, a record second to none!

Results for 14th December

Netball - 1st Team - Beat Runshaw 40 – 11

Netball - 2nd Team - Beat Runshaw 20 - 11

Mens Hockey - Beat Aquinas College 3 - 0 (NW Colleges Cup)

Football - Under 17 team lost 3 - 0 to Myerscough

7th December

Football 1st team - Lost 5 – 1 against Hopwood Hall College

Under 19 Football Centre of Excellence - Won 3 - 0 against Loughborough College in the English Colleges Knockout Cup Competition

Under 17 Football Centre of Excellence - Won 7 - 1 against St Helens College

Basketball Academy - Lost 80 - 77 against Oldham Sixth Form but beat Blackpool College 71-65

Mens Hockey - Won 6 - 0 against Lancaster and Morecambe College

3 of our football students have been selected to play for England Colleges in Italy – Michael Barnes, Darren Green and Alex Butler. Michael Barnes will be signing schoolboy contracts with Manchester United.

23rd November
Block League Fixture with Runshaw College
1st Football - won 5 – 4 (Scorers were Michael Rimmer (4!) – Priory High School, and Daniel Rawlinson – All Hallows)
2nd Football - won 2 – 1 (Scorers were Anthony Brockbank – Brownedge St Marys, and Michael Shepherd – Broughton)
Mixed Hockey - won 7 - 1

Netball - The team won the County Round of the National Schools Netball Competition, and will now represent the county in the Regional round on 21st January.
(In the pool they beat Lancaster Girls Grammar, Lancaster & Morecambe College, Runshaw College and Baines School).

Semi Final - Beat Clitheroe Grammar 16 - 5
Final - Beat Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar 13 – 7

Abigail Dean selected again to represent British Colleges, 3 of the football team, have also been invited to the British Colleges trials.

9th November
Netball - Won a vital league game against Oldham Sixth Form 43 – 32
Basketball Academy - Lost against Barrow Sixth Form 65 – 74
Girls Hockey - Finished a superb third place in the British Colleges event at Witton Park, Blackburn losing in the Semi finals on penalty flicks.  Abigail Dean and Clare Kenny were selected for the North of England hockey team.

Football  was cancelled due to the weather, but 3 of our students are through to the next stage of the England schools trials – Alex Butler, Michael Barnes and Darren Green.

The new Ryan Giggs?
Cardinal Newman College student Michael Barnes has been invited for a trial at Manchester United!

The talented student who came to Newman from Southlands High School in Chorley plays on the wing for Newman’s Centre of Excellence. He also plays for the Lancashire under 19 team, as well as playing for Lancaster City first team and their Youth team. It was whilst playing for the Youth team in the FA youth cup that he was spotted by a scout from Manchester United. Michael was invited to visit the Manchester club’s training ground last week, and at the end of that was invited to attend for a full week of training with the teams that play for Manchester United – with the possibility of being asked to carry on for a further 5 weeks, and the possibility of a contract at the end of that time.

Newman’s football Centre of Excellence is used to success. As well as being supported by the Football Association (the only college in the area to have such support), Newman have been National Champions twice over the past 5 years – hardly surprising that their coach (Sean Haselgrove) has just been invited to be the coach for the British College’s under 19 team – due to play in Italy next year!

2nd November
Under 19 Football Centre of Excellence - Won 4 - 3 against South Trafford College
Basketball Academy - Won 69 - 9 against Holy Cross College, Bury
Netball Academy - Won 65 - 11 against Blackpool & Fylde College in first round of British Colleges Knockout Cup

17th October
Under 19 Football Centre of Excellence On Monday Won 5 - 0 against St Helens College

19th October
Wednesday Won 2 - 0 against Salford College – they are now top of the league and unbeaten
Basketball Academy - Won 112 - 42 against Preston College

Block League Fixture with Salford College
1st Football - Lost 3 – 1
2nd Football - Won 2 – 0
Netball - Won 100 - 0

Mixed Hockey League Game - Won 8 - 1 against Oldham Sixth Form College
British Colleges Badminton and Table Tennis - Held at Lancaster & Morecambe College
Lucy Jackson - Won the Ladies Singles Badminton – through to the National final
Paul Heaney - Finished third in the Mens Singles Badminton
Rachel Sides and Kirsty Doyle finished fifth in the Ladies Doubles Badminton
David Orchard and Ben Wooly finished third in the mens doubles Table Tennis

College Football Coach Scoops English Job
Sean Haslegrave, football coach at Cardinal Newman College has been invited to be the coach of the English Colleges Team!

12th October
Basketball Academy - Won 76 - 51 against Blackpool 6th Form College.
Under 17 Football Academy - Won 6 - 0 against Blackpool College. The Academy have also won through to the third round of the FA Youth Cup.

Block League Fixture against Loreto College:
1st  Footbal - Lost 4 – 2    
2nd Footbal - Won 3 – 2
3rd  Footbal - Lost 5 - 3
1st Netball - Won 42 – 12
2nd Netball - Won 47 - 7
Mixed Hockey - Won 6 - 1
Another outstanding effort. Well done to all concerned!!

5th October
Under 17 Football Academy won 3 - 1 against Hopwood Hall

Block League Fixture against Widnes College:
Netball - Won 66 - 10
Mixed Hockey - Won 9 - 1
1st Football - Lost 1 – 0: 2nd Football - Drew 1 - 1

England Football Trials:
Ross Derbyshire, Alex Butler, Darren Green, and Michael Barnes have got through to the next round of trials.

30th September
Football Academy beat Formby 2-1 in the FA Youth Cup, Second Round

28th September
Netball Academy beat Turton 52-15
Football Academy beat Liverpool Community College 6-2
Basketball Academy beat Runshaw 70-20

Block Fixture against Turton:
1st team Football - Lost 5–1
2nd team Football - Lost 5-4
Netball - Won 52-15

7th September
The Football Academy beat Burnley College 2-0 – a winning start for our Academy who have been British Champions twice in the last 5 years.

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