THE Jersey Hockey Club’s League action continued last week, delivering intense competition across all four divisions.
On Tuesday 12 November, in the Ladies’ League Division 2, the Walkers Eagles soared to a commanding 4-1 victory over the Walkers Flames.
Goals from Henry Rigby, Beau Brennan, Charlie Bore and Zakari Irtizaali ensured the Eagles extended their unbeaten run, with Lex Helmholt-Kneisel scoring a consolation for the Flames.
Friday night saw the Men’s League Division 2 in action as Affinity JHC Panthers edged out Victoria College 2nd XI in a tightly contested 2-1 victory.
Jamie Bore and Rory Baines provided the goals for the Panthers, while the college team’s late effort wasn’t enough to snatch a point.
This result keeps the Panthers in the mix, while the Victoria College 2nd XI continue to search for consistency.
Saturday’s matches in the Men’s League Division 1 featured a stunning performance by Victoria College 1st XI, who notched their first win of the season with a 4-1 triumph over Affinity JHC Leopards.
Ben Heelis led the charge with two goals, supported by Barney Aston and Jake Le Boutillier, while Nick Ferraby scored the Leopards’ only goal.
This crucial win lifted Victoria College off the bottom of the table and gave their young squad a much-needed morale boost.
The same day, league leaders OV Convicts faced an in-form Crusaders side in a high-octane clash that culminated in a 2-2 draw.
Pete Millar and Phil Cuming scored for the Convicts, while Mark Dicker and Tom Millar responded for the Crusaders.
The result keeps the Convicts unbeaten at the top of the table, though the Crusaders remain in close pursuit.
Sunday was packed with excitement, starting with the Ladies’ League Division 2, where the Walkers Eagles delivered a masterclass, thrashing Quackers 2nd XI 7-0.
Beau Brennan, Indy Simpson, Mitchel Jerrard, George Cartmell and Xanthe Gibson all found the net, with Zakari Irtizaali adding a brace to cap off the dominant performance.
In another Division 2 encounter, the Walkers Falcons outlasted Jersey Hockey Club Ladies 2s in a 6-4 thriller.
Rafi Hern stole the show with four goals, supported by strikes from Arthur Powell and Lochian O’Brien.
The Ladies fought valiantly, with goals from Phoebe James (2), Lucy Kirby and Farrah Firby helping them claw back to 4-4, but the Falcons found two late goals to secure victory in a pulsating match.
In the Ladies’ League Division 1, JTC RWB cruised to a 5-0 win over Walkers Dragons in a game that showcased their attacking prowess and defensive resilience.
As reported by Kelly Cutting, the Dragons started brightly, with Sam Le Boutillier, Josh Winstanley and Lucas McAllister creating early opportunities, but JTC RWB’s defence held firm.
A hat trick from Chrissie Helmholt-Kneisel, alongside goals from Neve Macken and Sarah Heelis, sealed the victory for RWB.
Strong midfield and defensive efforts, including proactive goalkeeping from Amy Guthrie, ensured they kept the Dragons at bay, consolidating their position at the top of the standings.
These results had a significant impact on the league tables.
In Men’s League Division 1, OV Convicts remain unbeaten at the top, closely followed by Crusaders, who sit just one point behind.
Meanwhile, Victoria College 1st XI’s victory lifted them off the bottom, igniting hopes for a turnaround in their young season.
In Men’s League Division 2, the Panthers’ victory keeps them in contention, though Hunters and Affinity JHC Lions still dominate the standings.
In Ladies’ League Division 1, JTC RWB’s emphatic win puts them level on points with JHC Ladies 1s, while in Division 2, the Walkers Eagles continue to soar, now boasting an incredible +29 goal difference after five matches.
