Another Superb Saturday of Sport
Last weekend brought another outstanding Saturday of sport, with perfect weather and a series of excellent team and individual performances across multiple disciplines.
Tennis
The tennis teams faced off against Bradfield and Tonbridge, delivering strong results across the board. The Girls’ 1st and 2nd teams continued their stellar start to the season with hard-fought victories—6–3 and 5–4, respectively.
While the Boys’ U15A team narrowly lost, Tom A. and Isaac H. stood out with two impressive wins. Eden W. also played brilliantly for the Girls’ 14B team.
James R. enjoyed a standout day, winning five of his six matches, while Max on G. turned in an exceptional performance, defeating an opponent two years his senior to help the team climb the ISL rankings with a win over Sevenoaks.
Cricket
It was another successful weekend for cricket. All four girls’ teams secured convincing victories. The Girls’ 1st XI advanced in the cup with a dominant 9-wicket win, while the 2nd XI impressed, with Mia W. delivering a standout bowling performance.
The Girls’ 14A team showcased depth, using all 11 bowlers, and Emma C. retired on 50 not out during a successful run chase. The 15A team continued their strong run with a last over win.
The boys also had an excellent showing, winning 70% of their matches. The 1st XI secured a commanding win over Bede’s by 3pm—a particularly impressive result given Bede’s included several county players. Hassan D. was outstanding in the run chase.
The Boys’ 15A team delivered a convincing win, thanks to Tom S’s 97 and Jacob M’s quickfire 70. Zach J reached a personal milestone, scoring his first-ever half-century (61) in a 91-run victory. Alfie S. deserves recognition for his remarkable form, hitting consecutive scores in the 90s for the 4th XI.
Midweek Cricket Highlights:
Tuesday brought a clean sweep of victories. The Boys’ 14A–C teams beat KES Witley, with the 14A match serving as a cup fixture. The Girls’ 15A team secured a dramatic last-over cup win against Lady Eleanor Holles. Meanwhile, the Boys’ U15A team won their cup match by 10 wickets, with Tom S. and Samand K. batting superbly and Alex B delivering a strong captain’s performance.
Athletics
At the Withdean Stadium in Brighton, the athletics team had a busy and successful fixture. Ollie W. won the Senior Boys’ 400m in 52.3 seconds, with further individual victories from Sam McL., Zac B., Charlie L., and Gus K.
The Inter Boys’ 4x100m relay team extended their unbeaten streak with another commanding win. Several athletes also achieved personal bests, and many younger team members competed in new events for the first time.
Shooting
The shooting team competed in the South East Regional Competition and finished 3rd overall under the captaincy of Anise R. Jack S. earned top individual honours, winning gold at 500 yards and silver at 600 yards.
Touch Rugby
On Friday, the U14/U15 Touch Rugby team finished second in the South East Regional Tournament. It was their debut competition, and the team performed superbly throughout.
Riding
Congratulations to Tara M., who won the Tweseldown Novice BE U18 Qualifier, and to Mads R., who won one section of the BE100 U18 and placed third in another.
Teams of the Week
- Girls’ 1st Team Tennis – A 6–3 victory over Bradfield, one of the strongest teams on the circuit, capped off an exceptional performance. Team members: Freya A., Molly B., Orla R-D., Vivi S-V., Fenella W., and Charley N.
- Inter Boys’ 4x100m Relay Team – Continued their unbeaten run with another win against strong opposition. The team: Zac B., Danny L., Sam M., and Zac W. (NTC on Saturday), with Gus K. stepping in seamlessly and showing the team’s depth.
Matches this weekend:
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