The Record 2009 - Keble College - University of Oxford

Keble College: The Record 2009
the comeback came too late and Worcester picked up the
trophy. The team this year showed great skill and mental
strength in every match, and huge congratulations to them all
for reaching the final. Next year I hope we can go one better.
Ultimate Frisbee
Martin Rendell
Keen to improve upon last year’s performance, and in particular
with the team’s finalists desperate to win silverware after
three years of coming second place, Keble fought hard with
determination and cohesion throughout the year. Keble won
all but one of the group games in the Spring League, narrowly
missing victory in their game against the Christ Church/
University team. However their finishing position meant that
Keble were up against the mighty Lincoln in the semi-final.
On a windy day, Lincoln’s university-level experience showed
as they presented a fearsome zone defence, but the levelheadedness
of the Keble handlers meant that holes could be
exploited in a match beyond the quality expected for college
level. With both teams neck-and-neck throughout the game, and
with Keble on the verge of triumph, the game was decided in
sudden-death, with Lincoln narrowly clinching victory.
Cuppers, then, was the last chance to show Keble’s worth.
Missing the team’s two most experienced players, things looked
bleak. Nevertheless, Keble I progressed to the final, gaining
vengeance on Christ Church/University and Lincoln on the
way. The nearly complete team showed it was still a powerful
force and powered to a 9–2 victory over Brasenose to take the
Cupper’s trophy. The 2 nd team overcame initial cohesion issues
and showed that they knew what they were doing, emphasizing
the fact that they are ready for next year’s challenges! Special
thanks to Tom Eckersley-Waites for his skill and coaching
which has helped everyone on the team improve immensely.
Those who achieved Blues and half-Blues in 2008–9 or who
played for or represented the University at Sport
Blues
Half-Blues
Basketball: Tommy Duncan (2004)
Cricket: Brendan McKercher (2007)
Cross Country: Alan Chetwynd (2007)
Hockey: Chris Sibley (2002)
Rugby Union: Christopher Mahony (2006) and Brendan
McKercher (2007)
Tennis: Vicky Moffett (2008), Ellie Warner (2006) and Gregory
Weir (2007)
Athletics (400m Hurdles): Catriona Witcombe
Badminton: Saul Liang (2005)
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