On Thursday 20th November 2025, HCPS took two teams to compete in the Under 11’s Football Festival at Whitton Sports Centre. There were a total of 18 schools from across the Ipswich area that took part in the event. Hadleigh played group matches against St. John’s, St. Matthew’s, Gusford, Stratford St. Mary, Cedarwood, Springfield, Grundisburgh, Brokehall and Halifax. Both teams played some excellent football during the morning, with excellent attacking and defending skills.
Both teams played well in their respective group, with one team coming 3rd in their group.
The other HCPS team managed to win their group, resulting in them taking part in the semi-final against Colneis from Felixstowe! After drawing the game, this was then decided by a penalty shootout. Fortunately, luck was on our side, resulting in the boys going through to the final and winning 1-0 against Cedarwood! They have now progressed through to the County finals at Needham Market Football Club!
Well done for proudly representing HCPS, and for showing an outstanding attitude and resilience, particularly in the penalty shootout.