Lewes 1s clinch National Trophy win 04/05/13

Men’s National Trophy Cup Final

Guernsey 1’s 2 Lewes 1’s 3 (Callf, Warner, Marchant)

Wakefield is a long way to go for a game of hockey but for a National final and the chance to win a first ever National trophy it was a trip that the Lewes team and their supporters were . . . → Read More: Lewes 1s clinch National Trophy win 04/05/13

Lewes 2s bow out to EG in 2nd XI final 2013

SECOND ELEVEN FINAL EAST GRINSTEAD 5 LEWES 2 [ Rhodes, Murray S ]

Lewes put up a brave performance against a strong East Grinstead side before finally losing.

Lewes took the lead through Max Rhodes but by half time the hosts had scored two to lead 2-1. In the second half the strength of . . . → Read More: Lewes 2s bow out to EG in 2nd XI final 2013

Lewes Men win vets final 2013

SUSSEX VETERANS CUP FINAL BRIGHTON 2 LEWES 3 [MARCHANT [2], SPRUCE ] Lewes deservedly won the Sussex Veterans Cup final at East Grinstead in an open and skilful match.

Lewes got their tactics right against favourites Brighton who had a younger side. Lewes pressed from the start and crucially made the most of the . . . → Read More: Lewes Men win vets final 2013

Men’s 1s bow out of Sussex Cup 20/04/13

Mens Sussex Senior Cup Semi-final

Lewes 1’s 1 (Warner) Brighton 1’s 2 This game had the makings of a fascinating contest with Brighton having secured promotion to the National League and Lewes being promoted into the league that Brighton had won. Lewes had a slight disadvantage having had to play their outstanding league game . . . → Read More: Men’s 1s bow out of Sussex Cup 20/04/13

Lewes Reach Men’s National Trophy Final

Banbury 1s 3 Lewes 1s 4 [After Golden Goal Extra Time] [Baxter, Warner, Roberts, Stratford] Lewes Men’s first team reached their first ever National Cup final with a dramatic semi final win over Banbury on Sunday.

The semi final had drawn these two sides together, both from the South Premier Division 2, and Banbury . . . → Read More: Lewes Reach Men’s National Trophy Final

Lewes Mens’ 5s V South Saxons 3s 06/04/13

Sussex Mens Division 3 Lewes 5th XI 2 [Fuller M, Coplestone J] South Saxons 3rd XI 2

Lewes’s final league game ended in an anti climax with a very much end of season feel to the performance and result. On a sunny afternoon the game failed to match the improving weather with both . . . → Read More: Lewes Mens’ 5s V South Saxons 3s 06/04/13

Tulse Hill Men’s 1s V Lewes Men’s 1s 06/04/13

Mens South Premier League – Division 2 Tulse Hill 1’s 2 Lewes 1’s 2 (Clark, Parrington-Berski) Lewes have vital National and County cup semi-final games coming up in the next two weeks and even though they have secured league promotion they need to retain their focus. This was an ideal game to help retain . . . → Read More: Tulse Hill Men’s 1s V Lewes Men’s 1s 06/04/13

Lewes men’s 5s V Crawley 3s 16/03/13

Sussex Men’s Division 3 Lewes 5s 8 [Spruce [3], Heinzl [2], Fuller S, Coplestone, Own Goal] Crawley 3s 0

Lewes ensured third place in the league and are still in with a slim chance of snatching second but only if Eastbourne lose and Lewes win their final two games of the season.

The home . . . → Read More: Lewes men’s 5s V Crawley 3s 16/03/13

Lewes men’s 1s V Maidstone 1s 16/03/13

Mens South Premier League – Division 2 Lewes 1’s 4 (Roberts, Clark (2), Hickman) Maidstone1’s 1

Promoted – Lewes Men’s 1s

Not quite the end of the season but for Lewes it is mission accomplished and promotion secured. They overcame their poor run of form in home games and, in spite of being . . . → Read More: Lewes men’s 1s V Maidstone 1s 16/03/13

Lewes men’s 5s V Southwick 2s 09/03/13

Sussex Mens Division 3 Southwick 2s 1 Lewes 5s 4 [Spruce [2], Fuller M, Rowlands]

Lewes were worthy winners in a match where their winning margin could have been larger. After dominating the opening ten minutes it was against the run of play when Southwick scored from their first penalty corner. Lewes responded when . . . → Read More: Lewes men’s 5s V Southwick 2s 09/03/13

Lewes Vets reach County cup final 10/03/13

Lewes Vets reach County cup final

The Sussex Veterans Cup was split into two round robin groups this year with Lewes paired with Mid-Sussex and holders Chichester in their group at the Southdown Club. Sunday was also the South Veterans Trials and Mothers day which meant no teams were at full strength but it . . . → Read More: Lewes Vets reach County cup final 10/03/13

Purley Walcountians V Lewes Men’s 1s 09/03/13

Men’s South Premier League – Division 2 Purley Walcountians 1’s 0 Lewes 1’s 3 (Hickman (2), Spruce)

The excellent away form displayed by Lewes continued with a very valuable win against Purley who were in third place in the league and challenging Lewes for promotion.

Lewes went into an early lead when skipper Matt . . . → Read More: Purley Walcountians V Lewes Men’s 1s 09/03/13

Jersey V Lewes Men’s 1s 03/03/13

Mens National Trophy – Quarter Final Jersey 1s 2 Lewes 1s 5 (Heitman, Roberts 2, Newman, Hickman)

Jersey is an unusually long way to travel for a Sunday cup game but Lewes did the business and secured their place in the semi-final against Banbury on 24th March.

Jersey Boys

Men’s . . . → Read More: Jersey V Lewes Men’s 1s 03/03/13

Gore Court men’s 1s V Lewes Men’s 1s 02/03/13

Men’s South Premier League – Div 2 Gore Court 1s 2 Lewes 1s 8 (Baxter, Hickman (2), Needle, Roberts (3), Parrington-Berski)

It was as if last week’s poor performance at home had never happened. Lewes were in the ascendant from the first whistle and converted their chances with clinical precision. Next week Lewes are . . . → Read More: Gore Court men’s 1s V Lewes Men’s 1s 02/03/13

Chi Priory Park V Lewes Men’s 5s 23/02/13

Sussex Mens Division 3 Chichester Priory Park Chipmunks 0 Lewes 5s 3 [Matthews, Heinzl S, Heinzl R]

Lewes got back to winning ways with one of their best performances of the season in bitterly cold conditions. Chichester had mostly youngsters in their side who were skilful and quick but Lewes counteracted this with solid . . . → Read More: Chi Priory Park V Lewes Men’s 5s 23/02/13

Men’s 1s V London Edwardians 23/02/13

Men’s South Premier League – Div 2 Lewes 1’s 2 (Hickman 1, Clark 1) London Edwardians 1’s 2

Harry Heitman

It seems that playing at home does not favour Lewes as they once again failed to capitalise on a strong first half performance.

After each side had tested the other in the opening . . . → Read More: Men’s 1s V London Edwardians 23/02/13

Lewes men’s 5s V Worthing 4s 16/02/13

Sussex Division 3 Lewes 5s 1 [Fuller M] Worthing 4s 1

Lewes pay for missed chances in an open game

Lewes dominated from the whistle with Sam Matthews and Rob Minter ably controlling the midfield but a hand injury to Minter distracted Lewes just before half time.

In the second half Worthing . . . → Read More: Lewes men’s 5s V Worthing 4s 16/02/13

Ashford 1s V Lewes Men’s 1s 16/02/13

Men’s South Premier League – Division 2 Ashford (Kent) 1’s 2 Lewes 1’s 4 (Newman (2), Callf, Clark)

After last week’s dismal showing Lewes needed a reminder of what they are about but, with five first choice players missing, it was not an ideal starting point. However the team responded superbly and from the . . . → Read More: Ashford 1s V Lewes Men’s 1s 16/02/13

Worthing Men’s 1s V Lewes 1s HA cup 10/02/13

HA Men’s Trophy 3rd Round Worthing 1s 0 Lewes 1s 3 [Stratford, Hickman, Callf]

Lewes put behind them the disappointing second half performance on Saturday and deservedly reached the quarter finals of the HA Trophy on Sunday.

In horrible weather with heavy rain and high winds, Lewes had to put in a professional performance . . . → Read More: Worthing Men’s 1s V Lewes 1s HA cup 10/02/13

Lewes Men’s 1s V Wycombe 1s 09/02/13

Men’s South Premier League – Division 2 Lewes 1’s 3 (Warner (2), Hickman) Wycombe 1’s 3

Lewes had to settle for a draw in spite of finishing the first half three goals ahead and seeming to be cruising to a comfortable victory against opposition struggling to avoid relegation.

For the first period Lewes looked . . . → Read More: Lewes Men’s 1s V Wycombe 1s 09/02/13

Lewes Men’s 3s V Hailsham 1s 09/02/13

Sussex Men’s Division 1 Lewes 3s 3 (Stillman, Champness, Youngman) Hailsham 1s 1

Lewes 3’s continued their impressive home form making it three out of three post Christmas wins at the Southdown. Having been pegged back to 1-1 midway through the first half via an excellent strike by Martyn Stillman the team re-established the . . . → Read More: Lewes Men’s 3s V Hailsham 1s 09/02/13

St Francis Men’s 2s V Lewes Men’s 5s 09/02/13

Sussex Men’s Division 3 St Francis 2s 3 Lewes 5s 3 [Spruce, Short, Matthews]

Lewes held runaway unbeaten leaders St Francis to a credible draw at the Triangle in a fast open match. Lewes scored first when Paul Spruce deflected in a Stephen Fuller penalty corner shot but St Francis soon responded from a . . . → Read More: St Francis Men’s 2s V Lewes Men’s 5s 09/02/13

Woking 1s V Lewes Men’s 1s 02/02/13

Mens South Premier League – Division 2

Woking 1’s 2

Lewes 1’s  4 (Roberts, Hickman, Newman, Warner)

Rory Jervis before his P flick save

Woking have been something of a bogey side for Lewes in the last couple of years but there was a determination in the team to . . . → Read More: Woking 1s V Lewes Men’s 1s 02/02/13

Lewes Men’s 5s V Eastbourne 4s 02/02/13

Sussex Division 3 Lewes 5th Xi 9 [Heinzl [2], Rea [2], Spruce [2], Coplestone [2], Short] Eastbourne 4th Xi 2

Rob Heinzl scores

Lewes overwhelmed second placed Eastbourne at the Southdown Club and as a result of this win moved up to third place in the league.

Whilst the score line was . . . → Read More: Lewes Men’s 5s V Eastbourne 4s 02/02/13

Chi Priory Park V Lewes Mens 5s 12/01/13

SUSSEX OPEN LEAGUE DIVISION 3 CHICHESTER PRIORY PARK CARDINALS 0 LEWES 5TH XI 3 [ SPRUCE [2], FULLER M ]

Lewes were deserved winners in their first match of 2012 played in heavy rain. They did not appear to be affected by the five week Christmas break and having to play with nine players . . . → Read More: Chi Priory Park V Lewes Mens 5s 12/01/13

Brighton Rocks V Lewes 5s 26/01/13

Sussex Division 3 Brighton and Hove Rocks 1 Lewes 5s 2 [Stewart, Rowlands]

Lewes made it four wins in a row with a battling performance on the new Astroturf pitch at Blatchington Mill School. In one of the few games to survive the weather Lewes started well and Sean Rowlands converted an early penalty . . . → Read More: Brighton Rocks V Lewes 5s 26/01/13

Lewes Men’s 1s V Banbury 1s 26/01/13

Mens South Premier League – Division 2 Lewes 1’s 2 (Clark, Baxter) Banbury 1’s 1

With no match and no training last week Lewes struggled to find any sort of form against a bottom placed side. However they were happy to walk away with three points and return to the top of the league . . . → Read More: Lewes Men’s 1s V Banbury 1s 26/01/13

Mens’ 1s V Sutton Valence 12/1/13

Mens South Premier League – Division 2 Lewes 1’s 2 (Roberts, Warner) Sutton Valence 1’s 3

For the last two seasons Lewes have started poorly after the Christmas break but they seemed to have put this behind them when taking on second placed Sutton Valence. They quickly went into the lead with a goal . . . → Read More: Mens’ 1s V Sutton Valence 12/1/13

Horsham 4s V Lewes men’s 5s 8/12/12

Sussex Mens Division 3 Horsham 4s 0 Lewes 5s 9 [Smart [4], Heinzl [2], Spruce, Cade, Short]

Lewes finished the first half of the season in style overwhelming the bottom side Horsham to move up to just below half way in the league. For once the Lewes penalty corner routine worked and six of . . . → Read More: Horsham 4s V Lewes men’s 5s 8/12/12

Lewes Men’s 1s V Marlow 1s 8/12/12

Mens South Premier League – Division 2 Lewes 1’s 4 (Spruce, Hickman (2), Warner) Marlow 1’s 2

Lucky Lewes Leaders

Captain – Matt Clark

Lewes closed the first half of the season three points clear at the top of the league but it certainly wasn’t plain sailing. During the first half they looked . . . → Read More: Lewes Men’s 1s V Marlow 1s 8/12/12