Youth hockey: Isca qualify for national finals

UNDER-18s Isca qualified for the Indoor National Hockey finals despite mixed results at the regional tournament on Sunday. The Exeter-based side won their opener 3-2 against Clifton, but then lost 2-1 against Bath. UNDER-16s Isca won three games and drew one to lift the Indoor Hockey National Qualifying regional tournament on Sunday. They beat Taunton Vale 4-0 in their opener. Sophie Jefferson hit a hat-trick and Ellie Emo scored the final goal. Jefferson then scored both in the 2-0 win over Clifton. The third match saw Isca draw 1-1 with Bath Buccaneers. Isca led at half-time thanks to a goal from Bailey. Mollie Tettenborn produced a couple of fine saves from penalty corners in the second half, but the pressure eventually told and Bath equalised. However, Isca won the competition in the final match as they beat Cheltenham 4-0. Jefferson (2), Jess Ramsey and Anna Gabbitas scored for Isca.