East Region Inter County Mini Red Boys Report

The Northamptonshire U8 team represented the county with great determination, resilience and team spirit throughout the competition.

Results

• Norfolk – Won 4–2
• Essex – Lost 1–5
• Suffolk – Drew 3–3

These results saw Northamptonshire finish 4th in the group, progressing into the 5th–8th place play-offs.

Northamptonshire then drew 3–3 with Buckinghamshire, narrowly missing out on total games. The team responded well in the final play-off, defeating Berkshire 5–1 to finish 7th overall.

Highlights

• Kiyaan had an outstanding weekend, winning all of his matches.
• Harry served well and continued to grow in confidence throughout the competition.
• Lucas produced an excellent performance against strong opposition.
• Every player competed with a fantastic attitude, supported one another and represented Northamptonshire with pride.

A big thank you to all the parents for their support and encouragement throughout the weekend. Although we faced some tough opposition, the players gained valuable experience and should be proud of their efforts.

Istvan Nemeth, Captain