Football
Football is the most popular game in The Lawrence School, Lovedale. We have two International-size Football fields, one grass and the other clay, which are used for training the pupils. Our pupils are trained by Mr. Mohanamurali, AFC Futsal -Coaching Certificate and AIFF-Grassroot Instructor Course.
Our teams regularly participate at the IPSC Nationals, CBSE Cluster Tournaments and CBSC National Football Tournaments as well as at the Reliance Youth Sports Foundation Tournaments. Our players have clinched many victories and won many medals for the School.
Activities
CM Trophy Football Tournament
The sports Development of Authority organised CM Trophy football tournament at district level in theHADP stadium Ooty from September, 18th to 23rd 2024.
A total of 64 schools participated in the knockout tournament, where teams competed in a series of elimination rounds. The Lawrence School secured the second position.
The Lawrence School Triumphs Again: U-19 Football Team Wins Inter-School Tournament
The Lawrence School U-19 boys' football team showcased their remarkable skill and dedication, clinching the championship once again in the Inter-School Football Tournament held at St. Joseph’s School, Coonoor on 24 August 2024. Their path to victory was challenging, as they navigated tough competition from Riverside Public School, Laidlaw School, and St. Joseph’s School in the league matches. They then advanced past International Community School in the semi-final and secured their victory in a thrilling final against St. Joseph’s School Coonoor, with the game ultimately decided in a penalty shootout.
The team’s success was driven by the exceptional goalkeeping of captain Rehan Abbas, whose performances were crucial in securing the title. Pratham Bikkani of Class 11 was distinguished with the Best Player of the Tournament award for his outstanding contributions on the field.
A special note of appreciation is due to Mr. Mohanamurali, the team’s dedicated coach. His strategic guidance and unwavering support were instrumental in the team's success, helping them to refine their skills and execute their game plan effectively.
In a poetic twist of fate, the victory echoes the achievements of the past. In 2001, Mr. DVS Rao, then a Mathematics teacher and football coach, led the U-19 team to a grand victory. Now, as Headmaster in 2024, Mr. Rao has once again played a pivotal role in guiding the team to triumph, creating a beautiful parallel in their ongoing tale of success.
Congratulations to the entire team for their relentless hard work and outstanding achievement.
Lawrence Wins Inter-School Football
The Lawrence School U-19 boys' football team demonstrated their skill and dedication, emerging as the champions in the Inter-School Football Tournament conducted by St. Joseph Coonoor on 26 August 2023. Their journey to victory was not an easy one, as they faced tough competition from ICS, Laidlaw School, Holy Innocent School, Hebron School, and Kodai International School in league stages, and later triumphed over St. Joseph's School Coonoor in the semi-final and St. Jude's, Kotagiri in the final. Thyagi Viswanath of Class 12 was recognised for outstanding performance as the Best Striker of the Tournament.
In 2001, Mr DVS Rao coached the U-19 football team to victory. In 2023, as the Headmaster, Mr Rao led them to another championship, thus creating a memorable parallel in their journey to success.
Our U-17 boys' team also showcased great skill and determination, securing the runner-up position. Lawrencians defeated the Rex School, then Hebron School, and the Good Shepherd International School in their league stages. In the quarter-finals, JSS International School was dominated by our team. We won 4-2 in the semi-finals against River Side Public School. Although we lost in the final with St. Joseph's, Coonoor, with a 0-1 score, both teams' achievements brought immense pride to our School, highlighting the commitment and sportsmanship of our students.
Congratulations to the entire team for their hard work and success!