February Cranleigh entered a record ten pairs into the National U13 Fives Championship at Eton. The number of pupils able to reach the standard required to take part indicates that fives is flourishing in the Prep School.
Our pairs began the day playing a round robin tournament in their various groups, comprised of four teams. Four of our pairs successfully topped their groups and qualified for the finals in the afternoon, a significant achievement when one considers that there are over forty pairs playing.
Sadly none of our boys reached the next stage and all our teams were then entered into their respective plate competitions. In cold and windy conditions the boys played with great spirit and acquitted themselves well, with everyone making it to the last stages. Two pairs were runners up, whilst Hugo W and his partner Luke C won the plate B final. Many congratulations to them all.
